Comparison

Band 9 vs Speaking Exam Practice

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Band 9

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
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**Stop guessing what examiners want. Get examiner-level feedback on 18 unique criteria.** Master the IELTS Speaking test with Band 9 — the only app that shows you exactly what to improve across all three test parts. Practice unlimited mock tests, get instant detailed feedback, and reach Band 7+. What Makes Band 9 Different Most apps give you a score. We show you why — and how to improve. Get feedback on 18 part-specific criteria based on what real IELTS examiners assess: Part 1: Are you giving reasons? Using varied vocabulary? Opening with conversational phrases like "Actually..." or "To be honest..."? Part 2: Did you cover all cue card points? Maintain clear narrative structure? Use descriptive, vivid language throughout? Part 3: Are you building claim + reason + example arguments? Generalizing beyond personal stories? Using academic vocabulary correctly? Each part is evaluated with unique metrics — from conversational ease in Part 1 to argument depth in Part 3 — so you know exactly what separates Band 6 from Band 8. Unlimited Mock Tests with Realistic Examiner Voices Take full-length IELTS Speaking tests with diverse examiner accents. Experience all three parts just like the real exam, then receive immediate feedback with your estimated band score, detailed grammar corrections, vocabulary improvements, and specific insights on what helped or hurt your performance. Get results in under 30 seconds. 150+ Part 2 Topic Questions Master the monologue with confidence across diverse topics. Practice describing people, places, and experiences with full preparation time and instant, detailed feedback on every answer. 30+ Proven Strategies Learn high-scoring answer patterns for all three test parts. Master techniques like giving strong opinions, comparing viewpoints, and organizing extended responses. Practice applying each strategy and get scored on your execution. Improve with every attempt. Know Your Band Score. Track Your Progress. See your estimated band score after every mock test. Track improvement over time across Grammar Accuracy, Vocabulary Range, Fluency, Pronunciation, and Answer Development. Focus on what matters most for Band 7+. Designed for Band 7+ Students Whether you're applying to university or pursuing immigration, Band 9 helps you master the details that separate good scores from great scores. Stop practicing blind. Start practicing with precision. Try free for 3 days. Unlimited access to all features. No commitment required. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speaking Exam Practice

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
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Reading sample answers isn't the same as saying them out loud. You usually find that out when the examiner asks the first question and the words don't come. Here you can get that part over with at home. Each test has three parts: a few easy questions to start, a two-minute talk on one topic, then a discussion. You answer into your phone's microphone. When you're done, AI transcribes your answers and scores you from 0 to 9 on fluency and coherence, lexical resource, grammatical range and accuracy, and pronunciation. You also get an overall score and some advice on what to work on next. The scores are AI estimates and they aren't official. They can help you spot a weak area, but they won't tell you exactly what you'll get on exam day. Your first test is included. Premium unlocks more. This app isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any exam provider. Terms of Use (EULA): https://speaking9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://speaking9.com/privacy

Screenshots

Band 94 screens
Speaking Exam Practice4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Band 9 ships an update every 9 days, Speaking Exam Practice every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Band 9 versus Speaking Exam Practice: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBand 9Speaking Exam Practice
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven GraceKENITIVE LLC

Customer experience

Band 9

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speaking Exam Practice

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Band 9

Subscriptions3
  • Band 9 Plus$4.997 Days
  • Band 9 Plus$9.991 Month
  • Band 9 Plus$24.993 Months
One-time6
  • Starter$6.99
  • Top Up 900$6.99
  • Booster$8.99
Show 3 more
  • Top Up 2000$8.99
  • Ace$24.99
  • Top Up 12000$24.99
1 purchases

Speaking Exam Practice

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Band 9 free?
Band 9 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speaking Exam Practice free?
Speaking Exam Practice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Band 9 or Speaking Exam Practice?
Band 9 and Speaking Exam Practice are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.
Do Band 9 or Speaking Exam Practice have ads?
Neither Band 9 nor Speaking Exam Practice shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Band 9 or Speaking Exam Practice?
Band 9 ships an update every 9 days, and Speaking Exam Practice every 10 days. Most recently, Band 9 was updated on November 4, 2026 and Speaking Exam Practice on November 8, 2026.

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