Comparison

BAS Portal vs Learner driver knowledge ACT

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

Head to head
About

BAS Portal

This app provides parents, students, and teachers with a unified platform for school information. Access event details, daily schedules, important contacts, and personalized communications from the school's online environment.

Highlights
  • Dashboard overview of notices and timetables
  • Message notifications and push alerts
  • School calendar with event details and eDiary
  • Reminders for due work
  • Daily school notices
  • 10-day timetable view
  • Direct contact information and absence notification
Features
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The Burgmann Anglican School App is developed in partnership with Digistorm Education and Alaress. It is designed to give parents, students and teachers a seamless environment with ready access to important information about events and daily activities at the School, as well as key contact details. The BAS Portal App provides an easy way to access personalised content and communication from the School's online environment, Schoolbox. Key features: The Dashboard: The dashboard provides an overview of the latest notices, unread notices, timetables for staff and students and a timeline view of the day's events. Messages: The messages section provides notifications of activity within Schoolbox. As content is added to groups that you are a member of and follow, you will receive a notification that will allow you to click through to the relevant Schoolbox page. Push notifications can be configured and used. Calendar: The School Calendar contains details on events and key dates at the School. Click on the event to see further details and information or search for an event. The calendar can also be used as an eDiary with students having the ability to add homework tasks for completion. The calendar menu item will show how many events are in your calendar for that day. Work: Students and staff will see a reminder in the app to any due work and its relevant date within Schoolbox. Notices: The notices section contains daily communication from the School to parents, students and staff. The BAS Portal App means you will receive the communication relevant to you. Timetable: Parents, students and staff can see a copy of their 10 day timetable with an easy to read view of the current day's timetable. By clicking on the class, students and staff will be able to access the class' Schoolbox page. Contacts: Call and email the school directly from BAS Portal App. All key contact details are listed. You can also email and notify your child's absence through the app. Links: Links to other frequency used online sites for parents, students and staff are provided here for easy access. Settings: Settings allows you to review your settings and turn on push notifications. Clicking on notifications allows you to review your Message Settings in Schoolbox that will apply for both Schoolbox and the BAS Portal App. From here you can choose the frequency and method for a range of different content within Schoolbox, as well as choose to follow groups to receive messages.

About

Learner driver knowledge ACT

Features
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Pass your Australian Capital Territory learner permit knowledge test on the first try. Built around the same question style used by Access Canberra, this app turns the official handbook into focused, repeatable practice. Run a full-length mock test, drill the entire question bank, and review every wrong answer the moment you make it. Why it works β€’ 100% real-test feel β€” questions match the format you'll see at the test centre, including give-way scenarios, signage, and road rules. β€’ 35-question mock test, 88% pass mark β€” exactly like the official Access Canberra test. β€’ Browse the entire question bank β€” no surprises, ever. See every question with the correct answer. β€’ Instant feedback β€” when you submit, the app marks every question and tells you exactly what you got wrong. β€’ Test history saved on-device β€” track every attempt you've taken so you can see your progress over time. β€’ Works offline β€” questions and images are bundled in the app. No connection needed. β€’ Designed for iPhone and iPad with full Dark Mode support. How to use it 1. Tap Mock Test for a randomised 35-question paper. 2. Pick the answer you think is correct for each question. 3. Hit Submit when you're done. You'll see your score against the 88% pass mark and review every question with the right answer revealed. 4. Use All Questions to browse the full bank and study weak areas. 5. Open History to revisit any past test paper. The official Australian Capital Territory learner permit test is administered by Access Canberra. This app is independent β€” it isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any government body. Use the official handbook alongside this app for the best results. Good luck β€” and drive safe.

Screenshots

BAS Portal2 screens
Learner driver knowledge ACT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BAS Portal at Free against Learner driver knowledge ACT's $2.99. BAS Portal also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 37 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

BAS Portal is free to download; Learner driver knowledge ACT costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BAS Portal ships an update every 5 months, Learner driver knowledge ACT every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
BAS Portal versus Learner driver knowledge ACT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBAS PortalLearner driver knowledge ACT
PriceFree β€” better$2.99
Positive reviews50.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 months β€” betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size28 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Burgmann Anglican Schoolzhang xi

In-app purchases

None

BAS Portal

No in-app purchases

None

Learner driver knowledge ACT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BAS Portal free?
BAS Portal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learner driver knowledge ACT free?
Learner driver knowledge ACT costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do BAS Portal or Learner driver knowledge ACT have ads?
Neither BAS Portal nor Learner driver knowledge ACT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BAS Portal or Learner driver knowledge ACT?
BAS Portal ships an update every 5 months, and Learner driver knowledge ACT every 37 months. Most recently, BAS Portal was updated on September 24, 2026 and Learner driver knowledge ACT on September 28, 2026.

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