# NHSA Driver vs Pinnacle

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NHSA Driver at none against Pinnacle's 2. NHSA Driver also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 2). Pinnacle's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pinnacle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. NHSA Driver asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for NHSA Driver against 5.0 for Pinnacle. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NHSA Driver has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | NHSA Driver | Pinnacle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhsa-driver/id1599008411/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnacle-sat-prep/id6783869477/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [National Highway Safety Administration, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531005194) | [Eli Wesolowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783869479) |

## What reviewers say

### NHSA Driver

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nhsa-driver/id1599008411)

Complete your driver's education course directly through the app. Features include DMV practice tests with unlimited retries, audio read-along, and the ability to start and stop at your convenience. Resume your progress seamlessly from any device.

**Highlights:** Approved Driver's Ed Course, DMV Practice Test (Unlimited Retries), Audio Read Along, Start/Stop Course Anytime, Videos and Practice Quizzes, Resume Progress on Any Device

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Self-paced learning
- 💡 Helpful practice tests
- 👍 Good for teens
- 👍 Affordable alternative to driving schools

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Slow loading and performance problems
- 🔒 Security concerns (account lockouts)

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More detailed course content
- Improved pacing and structure


### Pinnacle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinnacle-sat-prep/id6783869477)

Practice SAT Math in short, engaging rounds that feel less like homework. Get instant hints and explanations to understand every answer. Track your progress with an estimated score and build a personalized learning path.

**Highlights:** Short, 5-minute practice rounds, Instant hints and explanations, Personalized learning paths, Mistake review and repetition, Estimated score tracking, Gamified elements (streaks, badges, avatars)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinnacle Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Pinnacle Plus Yearly | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NHSA Driver free?

NHSA Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pinnacle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NHSA Driver or Pinnacle?

Pinnacle is rated higher. NHSA Driver averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Pinnacle averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NHSA Driver or Pinnacle have ads?

Pinnacle shows ads; NHSA Driver does not.

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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.*