Official PTE Academic AI Practice vs IELTS Online Tests

Official PTE Academic AI Practice8.3Visit IELTS Online Tests7.2Visit

Higher score Official PTE Academic AI Practice #2 in Language Test Prep Apps 8.3/10 Free plan · paid from $29.99 Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Pearson

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IELTS Online Tests #8 in Language Test Prep Apps 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $34.99 Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit site

• Official PTE Academic AI Practice fits best

  Official PTE Academic practice

• IELTS Online Tests fits best

  Free IELTS practice with optional courses

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Side by side

Feature	Official PTE Academic AI Practice 8.3/10 Visit ↗	IELTS Online Tests 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	7.2
Ranking	#2 in Language Test Prep Apps	#8 in Language Test Prep Apps
Best for	Official PTE Academic practice	Free IELTS practice with optional courses
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Support	Phone	Email
Built for	Solo	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Official PTE Academic AI Practice 4/5 · IELTS Online Tests 5/5
Mock tests	✓	✓
Speaking practice	✓	✓
Writing feedback	✓	✓
Score tracking	✓	✓
Study plan	Not published	✓ (best)
Specs
Supported exams	PTE Academic	IELTS Academic; IELTS General Training
Supported platforms	web	web
Our review
Pros	15 full mock tests and 20 sectional tests 1000+ official questions across all four skills AI scoring, trait-level feedback and AI Tutor guidance	Free mock tests cover listening, reading, writing, and speaking AI evaluates writing and speaking with targeted feedback Tracks average band scores, study time, and progress
Cons	Available on the web only Supports PTE Academic rather than multiple exams Paid access uses time-limited passes	Web-only access excludes dedicated mobile and desktop apps Paid self-study packages start at $34.99 one time Advanced preparation features require choosing among several packages
Our verdict	Official PTE Academic AI Practice is Pearson’s preparation platform for people studying for the PTE Academic exam. It covers speaking, writing, reading and listening with official practice questions, full-length mock tests, sectional… Read the review →	IELTS Online Tests is a web-based preparation platform for students targeting either IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. Its free offering centers on online mock tests across listening, reading, writing, and speaking, with automatic… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Official PTE Academic AI Practice — where it wins

  • 15 full mock tests and 20 sectional tests
  • 1000+ official questions across all four skills
  • AI scoring, trait-level feedback and AI Tutor guidance

  Where it doesn't

  • Available on the web only
  • Supports PTE Academic rather than multiple exams
  • Paid access uses time-limited passes

• IELTS Online Tests — where it wins

  • Free mock tests cover listening, reading, writing, and speaking
  • AI evaluates writing and speaking with targeted feedback
  • Tracks average band scores, study time, and progress

  Where it doesn't

  • Web-only access excludes dedicated mobile and desktop apps
  • Paid self-study packages start at $34.99 one time
  • Advanced preparation features require choosing among several packages

• Official PTE Academic AI Practice8.3/10 · Free plan · paid from $29.99

  A focused official PTE Academic resource with generous practice depth and short-term access passes.

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• IELTS Online Tests7.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $34.99

  A free-first IELTS platform with mock tests, AI feedback, courses, and optional coaching.

  Visit siteFull verdict →