# IELTS Speaking Assistant vs IELTS Flex

The clearest difference is monetization model: IELTS Flex at free with in-app purchases against IELTS Speaking Assistant's subscription. IELTS Flex also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). IELTS Speaking Assistant's advantage is ratings volume (340 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IELTS Speaking Assistant sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per year and IELTS Flex sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $68.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

IELTS Flex holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IELTS Speaking Assistant has 340 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

IELTS Speaking Assistant ships an update every 3 months, IELTS Flex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IELTS Speaking Assistant | IELTS Flex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (340 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielts-speaking-assistant/id1123576667/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielts-flex/id6476671647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **340** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 28 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Virtual Education OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123576666) | [Guided e-Learning](https://appshunter.io/developer/651514571) |

## What reviewers say

### IELTS Speaking Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielts-speaking-assistant/id1123576667)

Prepare for your IELTS speaking test with a comprehensive app offering real exam questions, step-by-step practice guides, and model answers. Access vocabulary, ideas, and progress tracking to improve your band score efficiently.

**Highlights:** Real IELTS speaking questions, Step-by-step practice instructions, Ideas for extended answers, Ready-made model answers, Progress tracking chart, Vocabulary and topic ideas

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SectionOneSubscription | $3.99 | per year |
| SectionTwoSubscription | $3.99 | per year |
| SectionThreeSubscription | $3.99 | per year |
| SectionAllSubscription | $9.99 | per year |
| AutoSubscriptionOneMonth | $9.99 | per month |
| AutoSubscriptionThreeMonth | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| AutoSubscriptionAnnual | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for IELTS preparation
- 👍 Step-by-step instructions
- 👍 Well-priced content
- 👍 Practicality for users
- 👍 Useful platform for practice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App not updating instantly
- 🐛 Paid subscription not working
- 🐛 Empty pages after opening
- 🐛 Cannot log in
- 🐛 Premium account not working

**Reported bugs**

- Topics not getting updates
- Paid subscription not showing content
- Premium account not working
- App not updating instantly
- Empty pages when opening sections

**Requested features**

- Update app content instantly
- Improve UI design
- Provide easier cancellation method
- Offer writing practice similar to speaking app
- Address connection problems with Bluetooth devices


### IELTS Flex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ielts-flex/id6476671647)

Prepare for your IELTS exam with AI-powered practice tests, personalized feedback, and live classes. Get accurate score predictions and improve your writing and speaking skills with expert tutors.

**Highlights:** AI-powered IELTS preparation, Realistic mock tests, AI writing and speaking feedback, Live and on-demand classes, 1-to-1 expert tutor sessions, Score predictions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month IELTS Flex Gateway | $68.99 | per month |
| 1 month IELTS Flex Advantage | $69.99 | per month |
| 1 month IELTS Flex Advantage | $88.99 | per month |
| 6 months IELTS Flex Gateway | $269.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months IELTS Flex Gateway | $329.00 | per 6 months |
| 6 month IELTS Flex Advantage | $329.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 month IELTS Flex Advantage | $419.00 | per 6 months |
| Mock Exam | $3.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Gateway | $9.99 | one-time |
| Feedback for completed work | $14.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Advantage | $14.99 | one-time |
| Advantage mock test | $14.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Gateway Upgrade | $14.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Gateway | $16.00 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Advantage | $21.00 | one-time |
| 1 Flex Lesson | $24.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Gateway | $24.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Flex Advantage | $39.99 | one-time |
| IELTS Ready Premium Advantage | $69.99 | one-time |
| 3 Flex Lessons | $74.99 | one-time |
| 5 Flex Lessons | $124.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IELTS Speaking Assistant free?

IELTS Speaking Assistant is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IELTS Flex free?

IELTS Flex is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IELTS Speaking Assistant or IELTS Flex?

IELTS Flex is rated higher. IELTS Speaking Assistant averages 4.5 out of 5 from 340 ratings, while IELTS Flex averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do IELTS Speaking Assistant or IELTS Flex have ads?

Neither IELTS Speaking Assistant nor IELTS Flex shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IELTS Speaking Assistant or IELTS Flex?

IELTS Speaking Assistant ships an update every 3 months, and IELTS Flex fortnightly. Most recently, IELTS Speaking Assistant was updated on September 22, 2026 and IELTS Flex on September 10, 2026.

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