# Official Life in the UK Test — user reviews > 206 indexed App Store user reviews of Official Life in the UK Test by TSO (The Stationery Office), rated 1.70/5 from 10 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/official-life-in-the-uk-test/id632064672/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/official-life-in-the-uk-test/id632064672.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 0 · 4★ 0 · 3★ 3 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of Official Life in the UK Test? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 👍 Easy-to-use interface and navigation - 📚 Comprehensive study material and flashcards - ⏱️ Convenient for studying on-the-go - ✅ Helpful for understanding key facts and dates - 🎯 Good foundation for exam preparation - 📱 Clear and engaging app design **Cons** - ❌ Questions don't match actual exam content - 😞 False sense of security from high mock scores - 🔄 Repetitive questions in mock tests - 💰 Hidden fees (£9.99 additional charge) - 📉 Incomplete coverage of exam material - ⚠️ Misleading 'official' app claims - 🚫 Many exam questions not covered in app - 📝 Questions worded differently than real test - 🔧 Technical issues and app crashes - ⏳ Outdated information (e.g., Prime Minister) - 🎲 Inconsistent question rotation in mocks **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup or during use - Analytics permission screen freezes with non-functional 'Continue' button - Mock tests stuck repeating same 24 questions - Study section erases activity history after updates - Topics fail to open or load - Automatic audio reader activates by default - Restore Purchase option not working properly - App not compatible across devices (iPad/iPhone subscription issues) - Formatting and audio issues after recent updates - Unable to close app on iPhone **Most requested features** - Add audio narration for study material - Include complete official study book content - Improve question variety and rotation in mock tests - Add ability to pause and resume mid-topic - Implement better question randomization - Include 'select two correct answers' question type - Add flagged questions review feature - Provide detailed progress tracking and analytics - Update content regularly with latest information - Create timeline view for historical events ## Newest reviews (17 of 206) ### 2/5 — I wasn’t able to use the study guide *2026-07-08, version 2.9.3* This app asked me to pay extra to use the study guide. After already paying for the app ### 3/5 — S_x3 *2026-06-25, version 2.9.3* good ### 2/5 — Hadia *2026-06-15, version 2.9.3* It shouldn’t cost this much same content is available in pdfs everywhere n many apps for free.. first paid 5£ for app n thn 8.99£ for the contents it was waste of money same contents are everywhere not a signgle differnce n others provide it for free!! I know website where people prepare n pass for much less effort thn reading n memories all this. If you are charging people at least make it worth it add option to highlight main points n test for each topic. Otherwise stip charging people for stuff they are getting free everywhere.! ### 1/5 — Absolute scam *2026-06-07, version 2.9.3* The questions on this app don’t even make up 1/4 of the questions in the test. It’s very misleading and do not depend on it as a study resource. ### 1/5 — Not helpful *2026-06-07, version 2.9.3* None of the question that were in the test center were in the app. ### 1/5 — Having to pay for it twice *2026-06-04, version 2.9.3* I purchased the app a few months ago and I am now having to pay for it again. I have tried to restore purchase but it won’t let me. ### 4/5 — Good app but don’t just rely on it *2026-05-29, version 2.9.3* The app has a comprehensive list of questions and lets you have a good knowledge on the various areas. Also flags incorrect answers for you to review. but i feel the questions are easier here so dont just rely on the app and use other resources and read the chapters atleast twice! ### 1/5 — Do not trust this app to practise for the test *2026-05-29, version 2.9.3* I have the official book and I was using this app to practise for the test a week before the test, I have done 24 mocks and the last few mock tests I was getting mostly 1/2 answer wrong. But when I was doing the actual test. All those questions and multiple choices aren’t as easy as you thought like in the mock test of this app. DO NOT TRUST THIS APP!! I failed and now i have to pay for another test and going to find other resources to help passing too! ### 1/5 — Buggy and unreliable *2026-05-26, version 2.9.2* I bought this app few weeks ago and now I can’t use it because it says unable to retrieve the information. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy *2026-05-21, version 2.9.2* Nothing on this app was on the test! I wasted my time and money. I also failed the first time. Look elsewhere! ### 1/5 — Paid for the App with No content. *2026-05-21, version 2.9.2* Paid £5.99 and received no content. Emailed support and received no response. ### 1/5 — Useless *2026-05-19, version 2.9.2* I studied questions from this app end up i failed the test since a lot of questions in the test I never seen in this app ### 1/5 — Scammers *2026-05-16, version 2.9.2* This app is a full scam and does not give you any answers and you just keep practising and find your own correct answer. One you purchase they make you buy study material separately for £8.99. A big scam. Not helpful at all ### 1/5 — Do not use this app *2026-05-15, version 2.9.2* I used this app and out of 418 questions, got 44 wrong so I was fairly confident going into the test. The questions on this app are not accurate and it didn’t even cover topics that were shown in the official exam. The questions in this app were surface level and very easy as compared to the actual test. I failed only using this app to study and that was my mistake. Use other apps!! This one is trash ### 1/5 — Failed my exam thanks to this app *2026-05-12, version 2.9.2* Only about 5 questions in the actual exam were in this app, why would they advertise it as the official app? This is very unfair considering that they charge for it ### 2/5 — useless *2026-05-08, version 2.9.2* questions on the actual test were totally different and the app didnt cover most of them ### 3/5 — Review of answers *2026-05-07, version 2.9.2* It seems as if I can’t re-review my answers for previous mocks after I have closed them, it’s quite annoying for that feature not to be available ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2026-07-19, version 2.9.3* Useless app. Waste of money and time spent on this app. ### 1/5 — DO NOT DOWNLOAD *2026-07-16, version 2.9.3* This app is not worth your money you will fail as they miss so many questions on the actual test. ### 1/5 — I failed *2026-07-15, version 2.9.3* I used this app and was scoring full marks but failed my life in uk test, I only knew 14/24 answers ### 1/5 — so bad *2026-07-06, version 2.9.3* the questions were completely different this is a very very bad app ### 1/5 — Not helpful *2026-07-03, version 2.9.3* The same mock questions keep coming back but no much variety and not really matching the way the real test is ### 1/5 — No good *2026-06-26, version 2.9.3* No good don’t waste your money I passed many time in the app when I get to take the test it has different question. ### 1/5 — Least helpful app *2026-06-23, version 2.9.3* Holds a limited knowledge the wording in the actual test is very different , not worth paying for ### 1/5 — Doesn’t cover all topics *2026-06-19, version 2.9.3* Don’t rely on the app to prepare you as it gives the false impression that all topics and questions are covered, which is not the case.. ### 1/5 — Worst out of all *2026-06-11, version 2.9.3* There are plenty resources available for free This has more in app purchases ### 1/5 — Scam waste *2026-06-08, version 2.9.3* I done 420 questions all correct in the app I go 3 time to the test and all the questions i fail was question wich they don’t exist in the app at all,, for example question about Eid question about voting in England in the app is only for Scotland and manny other questions wich they dont exist in the app at all 0 I failed 3 times totally waste ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Life in uk *2026-06-24, version 2.9.3* Best app going for life in the uk I passed today first time because of it. 10 stars bap bap bap ta ta ta I just drala the all test ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2026-05-22, version 2.9.2* Very nice app ### 5/5 — Helpful *2026-04-18, version 2.9.2* Well made easy to use. Helpful! ### 5/5 — Great study material *2026-03-18, version 2.9.2* It was very helpful using this app to prepare for the test, which I passed with 100% accuracy. I recommend reading everything and doing as many practice tests and mock exams as you can. ### 5/5 — Passed Once *2026-03-11, version 2.9.2* Awesome app to learn about life in the UK Test. I passed for the first time in less than 7 minutes. ### 5/5 — NOT THE OFFICIAL QUESTIONS *2026-03-08, version 2.9.2* I was studying for the life in the uk test using this app and made the mistake of assuming these were official questions. They were not, and i feel like they're advertised to make it seem like they are the official questions. Which is misleading ### 5/5 — Decent app *2026-02-12, version 2.9.2* A lot easier to work with than the book version. Test now passed! ### 5/5 — Helpful app *2026-02-02, version 2.8.1* I use both paper version and online training material. App is great when I have a spare minute. Not taken my test yet so cannot comment on passing. ### 5/5 — Great Material *2026-01-12, version 2.8.1* I have practiced 2 weeks and passed it . Top App for Life in Uk ### 5/5 — Great 👍 *2026-01-12, version 2.8.1* This app is fantastic — it has the full study guide and all the material I needed to prepare for the Life in the UK test. Personally, I really recommend reading and studying all the content first, and then moving on to the practice tests. Also, make sure you do the mock tests multiple times — they helped me a lot with confidence and timing. Highly recommended! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*