Comparison

Instructor vs CK Driving School

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

CK Driving School

Features
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Chris Kelly App – Stay organised. Teach with confidence. Never miss a lesson, double-book a slot, or turn up at the wrong address again. The Chris Kelly App is the all-in-one lesson manager designed to keep your day running smoothly. Plan your day with ease The built-in calendar gives you a clear, instant overview of your schedule. Quickly spot free slots, manage bookings, and stay in control. See every lesson at a glance Colour-code your lessons with custom labels meaning whether it's a mock test, motorway session, or theory revision, so your calendar always tells the full story instantly. No more guessing what's coming up next. Track progress, lesson by lesson Record outcomes after every lesson to keep a clear picture of each pupil's progress. Know exactly where they are in their journey and what needs focus next, without relying on memory or notes scattered elsewhere. Do all of this offline too! Everything you need, in one place: - Call or message pupils directly from the app - Navigate to lesson locations in a tap - Store and track driving test dates - Keep all pupil details organised and accessible Whether you're managing a full diary or just starting out, The Chris Kelly App helps you stay focused on what matters most, teaching. Take control of your schedule. Download today. Requires an auto-renewing subscription after free trial ends (cancel anytime). Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Instructor4 screens
CK Driving School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CK Driving School at weekly against Instructor's every 3 weeks. CK Driving School also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Instructor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CK Driving School sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instructor ships an update every 3 weeks, CK Driving School weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Instructor versus CK Driving School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstructorCK Driving School
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdam FootDriving Instructor Professional Ltd

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Instructor

Subscriptions3
  • Instructor Pro (Weekly)3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Instructor Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Instructor Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time5
  • 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
2 purchases

CK Driving School

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Chris Kelly Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Instructor free?
Instructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CK Driving School free?
CK Driving School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Instructor or CK Driving School have ads?
Neither Instructor nor CK Driving School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instructor or CK Driving School?
Instructor ships an update every 3 weeks, and CK Driving School weekly. Most recently, Instructor was updated on November 6, 2026 and CK Driving School on November 6, 2026.

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