The simple decision rule
Use a free IELTS essay checker to identify your biggest blocker, then try the first practice step. Continue with a $19 one-time 14-day Sprint including 3 full essay diagnoses, or Plus at $39/month with unlimited diagnoses. Cancel Plus anytime.
Free checker is enough when
- You only need a rough band estimate.
- You are checking whether IELTS Writing is your real bottleneck.
- You do not plan to rewrite the essay after reading feedback.
A Writing Sprint is useful when
- You want practice tied to the weakness found in your essay.
- You need to rewrite and re-score instead of collecting another standalone report.
- You want ongoing analysis and practice while preparing for your IELTS test.
What the Sprint training loop includes
Daily practice focused on your main score blocker
Writing DNA and repeated-weakness tracking
Rewrite and re-score practice with saved progress