Instructor vs Instructor Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instructor
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.
- 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
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Let Instructor take away the chore of ADI admin and put the focus back on teaching pupils! Instructor is the perfect companion for driving instructors to track learner progress as they build up to pass their driving test. With a simple and intuitive design, it’s the perfect app for any ADI to use to manage their students. Instructor contains these great features: PROGRESS TRACKING As a driving instructor, knowing how well your students have progressed is crucial. Luckily, Instructor makes that quick & easy! A simple percentage & coloured scale allows you to visually see how well a pupil is doing on a per topic basis. Add comments to point out what they’ve done well and ways in which they could improve. DIARY It’s easy to add a new lesson to your diary with the ability to set a duration, type (lesson, test or mock) and whether the student has paid. Reminders can also be set and there is the option for syncing with the Calendar app too. FINANCES Manage expenses, log mileage and keep track of your earnings. Lessons can be credit-based or pay-per-lesson (or a combination of both) to support your business model. DRAWING PAD Draw using an Apple Pencil or your finger over a map or plain whiteboard to demonstrate manoeuvres. Snapshots can even be saved for later for you to come back to and show other students. SYNCING & OFFLINE USE If you’re using more than one device, Instructor automatically syncs all of your learner progress across all iCloud connected devices - no login required! Your data is available offline too. PRESET TOPICS As an ADI, time management is critical which is why getting setup with Instructor is quick and simple. There are a number of preset topics that allow you to get started right away! The preset topics included are: - Cockpit & Controls - Safety Checks - Moving, Meeting & Stopping - Anticipation, Planning & Speed - Junctions - Roundabouts - Dual Carriageways - Country Roads - Manoeuvres - Controlled Stop - Independent Driving - Motorways CUSTOM TOPICS Whilst a quick setup is useful, those looking for more customisation, can also choose to create their own topics to evaluate a learner against or, remove the existing preset ones. They’re easy to create and can even be assigned on a per student basis too! DASHBOARD The studentʼs dashboard is where youʼll find a summary of their progress, upcoming lessons and any notes added. There is also the ability to quickly contact them or navigate to their address. At the top of the screen, summary tiles show a countdown to theory or practical tests, stats such as hours learnt and overall progress. SHORTCUTS Manage students, update progress and much more with the power of Siri and the Shortcuts app. UNIVERSAL PURCHASE Get this app across multiple Apple platforms with a single purchase. Your Instructor Pro subscription works across devices too. If you like this app, I’d really appreciate it if you could take the time to leave a positive review! Having issues? Please get in touch: Email: support@adamfoot.dev Website: https://adamfoot.dev Please note some features may require an Instructor Pro subscription which can be purchased in the app. You can cancel at anytime. Terms: https://adamfoot.dev/terms-of-use
Instructor Connect
This app connects driving learners with instructors in their desired area. Learners can request lessons, and nearby instructors receive immediate notifications to accept and schedule bookings. It simplifies the process of finding a qualified driving instructor for a smooth learning experience.
- Request driving lessons
- Find instructors in your area
- Receive instant notifications
- Accept and schedule lessons
- Streamlined booking process
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Welcome to our innovative driving instructor hiring app! Finding the perfect driving instructor is now easier than ever. With our app, learners can effortlessly request driving lessons within their desired area. As soon as a request is made, a notification is immediately sent to all available driving instructors within that specific area. Instructors have the convenience of accepting requests, and once accepted, the lessons are promptly scheduled and booked. Say goodbye to the hassle of searching for the right instructor – our app connects learners with skilled instructors in their preferred location, making the journey to becoming a confident and skilled driver a smooth and enjoyable experience.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instructor Connect at 100% against Instructor's 53%. Instructor Connect also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Instructor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Instructor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Instructor Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.
Instructor ships an update every 3 weeks, Instructor Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instructor | Instructor Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 52.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Adam Foot | INSTRUCTOR CONNECT LTD |
Customer experience
Instructor
Instructor Connect
In-app purchases
Instructor
- Instructor Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
- Instructor Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- Instructor Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Small Tip$1.99
- Medium Tip$4.99
- Large Tip$9.99
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- Huge Tip$19.99
- Instructor Pro (Lifetime)$59.99
Instructor Connect
No in-app purchases
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