# Instructor vs ADI Pro

The clearest difference is monetization model: Instructor at free with in-app purchases against ADI Pro's subscription. Instructor also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 25%) and device support (4 vs 2). ADI Pro's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instructor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ADI Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Instructor ships an update every 3 weeks, ADI Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and June 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instructor | ADI Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **52.9% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 16 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) | [James Clark](https://appshunter.io/developer/381135045) |

## What reviewers say

### Instructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instructor-learner-progress/id1212024645)

This app helps driving instructors manage their students' progress, schedule lessons, and track payments. It offers a drawing pad for demonstrating maneuvers and syncs data across devices for offline use. Features include preset and custom topics for progress evaluation and Siri shortcuts for efficiency.

**Highlights:** Learner progress tracking with visual scales, Lesson scheduling and payment tracking, Drawing pad for maneuver demonstration, Cross-device syncing and offline access, Preset and custom topic management, Student dashboard with test countdowns, Siri and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instructor Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Instructor Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Instructor Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Pro (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


### ADI Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adi-pro-pupil-tracker/id6452385391)

This app helps driving instructors manage student progress, record lesson notes, and track bookings. It offers route recording and allows instructors to email progress reports to students. The app aims to streamline the teaching process for driving instructors.

**Highlights:** Student progress tracking, Lesson notes (voice or text), Booking management, Route recording, Progress report emailing, Easy navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instructor free?

Instructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ADI Pro free?

ADI Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Instructor or ADI Pro have ads?

Neither Instructor nor ADI Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instructor or ADI Pro?

Instructor ships an update every 3 weeks, and ADI Pro weekly. Most recently, Instructor was updated on September 23, 2026 and ADI Pro on June 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*