# Band 9 vs Exam Practice Speaking

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Exam Practice Speaking at 7 against Band 9's 1. Exam Practice Speaking also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Band 9 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Exam Practice Speaking sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Band 9 against 5.0 for Exam Practice Speaking. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exam Practice Speaking has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Band 9 ships an update every 9 days, Exam Practice Speaking weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Band 9 | Exam Practice Speaking |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-9/id6473836786/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-practice-speaking/id6742146848/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Steven Grace](https://appshunter.io/developer/375932674) | [KENITIVE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506462416) |

## What reviewers say

### Band 9

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/band-9/id6473836786)

Master the IELTS Speaking test with detailed, examiner-level feedback on 18 criteria. Practice unlimited mock tests, receive instant scores and corrections, and track your progress to achieve a Band 7+ score.

**Highlights:** Examiner-level feedback on 18 criteria, Unlimited mock tests, Instant band score and detailed corrections, Progress tracking, 150+ Part 2 topic questions, 30+ proven strategies

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Band 9 Plus | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Band 9 Plus | $9.99 | per month |
| Band 9 Plus | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Starter | $6.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 900 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Booster | $8.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 2000 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Ace | $24.99 | one-time |
| Top Up 12000 | $24.99 | one-time |


### Exam Practice Speaking

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exam-practice-speaking/id6742146848)

Prepare for English speaking exams with a pocket simulator. Practice with real exam-style questions, receive instant feedback on fluency and clarity, and track your progress. Build confidence for tests like IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE.

**Highlights:** Real exam-style speaking questions, Instant feedback on fluency and clarity, Vocabulary building for conversations, Progress tracking, Daily practice simulator, No teacher required

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Band 9 free?

Band 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Exam Practice Speaking free?

Exam Practice Speaking is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Band 9 or Exam Practice Speaking?

Band 9 and Exam Practice Speaking are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Band 9 or Exam Practice Speaking have ads?

Neither Band 9 nor Exam Practice Speaking shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Band 9 or Exam Practice Speaking?

Band 9 ships an update every 9 days, and Exam Practice Speaking weekly. Most recently, Band 9 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Exam Practice Speaking on October 28, 2026.

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