# Band 9 vs Speaking Exam Practice

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Band 9 | Speaking Exam Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/speaking-exam-practice/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** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 116 MB | 42 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 |


### Speaking Exam Practice

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