Which one is easier: the IELTS General or the IELTS Academic?

The IELTS test assesses your abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking – in less than three hours. Obviously IELTS General is easier than Academic. The Academic format is, broadly speaking, for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or Institutions of Higher and Further Education. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of the Academic test. On the other hand IELTS Genral- The IELTS General Training test is for those who are going to English speaking countries for secondary education, work experience or training programs. It is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts. The content and syllabus of both of the exam is same, One explicit difference is in writing - As far Academic is concerned; it is more university and colleges related interaction, here you will get a change in writing which will have Describe image section in writing. While in General - its is letter writing. Rest all are the same