Comparison

Basic Theory Test Lite vs The Growing Academy

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

Head to head
About

Basic Theory Test Lite

Prepare for your Singapore driving license theory test with a simulated exam. This app offers interactive practice questions covering road rules, signs, and car controls, providing immediate feedback to help you pass.

Highlights
  • Simulated mock tests
  • 300 practice questions
  • Covers road rules and signs
  • Immediate feedback
  • Interactive learning
  • Covers car parts and controls
Features
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The first step to obtaining a driving licence in Singapore is to sit the Basic Theory Test (BTT) regardless of whether you are a local citizen, permanent resident or foreigner. In the actual BTT, there are 50 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) to be completed within 50 minutes. You need to achieve at least 45 correct answers (90%) in order to pass the test. The iPhone BTT app has a mock test designed to simulate the timing and nature of the actual test. The most effective way is to prepare for the BTT is to use the BTT iPhone app. This study method is convenient and interactive and gives immediate feedback as your knowledge and understanding of Singaporean road rules and regulations as well as traffic signs and signals. In addition code of conduct and car parts and controls are also covered.

About

The Growing Academy

Features
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Know what is going on about your child in preschool. Safety and Welfare: Rest assured as we record the time your child reaches or leaves school, and keep track of who accompanies your child. You can also conveniently access records of your child's vital stats such as daily temperature and weight from wherever you might be. Moments: Never miss a precious moment of your child's learning journey in school as teachers share memorable photos with you over our app! Like a specially tailored Facebook album for your child, you can comment and communicate with teachers as you deem fit. Progress: Track your child's development in school as teachers regularly prepare progress reports for you. Notifications: No more fretting over missing out on school announcements! You will be instantaneously notified of any announcements released by the school. Not only can you seamlessly RSVP to school events over our app, you can also send your feedback directly to the school. Be gone, tedious forms! News: Stay updated with the latest activities happening in your child's school!

Screenshots

Basic Theory Test Lite4 screens
The Growing Academy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Growing Academy at none against Basic Theory Test Lite's 1. The Growing Academy also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Basic Theory Test Lite's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads 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. Basic Theory Test Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Growing Academy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Theory Test Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, The Growing Academy every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on July 16, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Basic Theory Test Lite versus The Growing Academy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Theory Test LiteThe Growing Academy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB105 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperWebrich Software LimitedTaidii Pte Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Theory Test Lite

One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$2.99
None

The Growing Academy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Basic Theory Test Lite free?
Basic Theory Test Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Growing Academy free?
The Growing Academy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Basic Theory Test Lite or The Growing Academy have ads?
Neither Basic Theory Test Lite nor The Growing Academy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Theory Test Lite or The Growing Academy?
Basic Theory Test Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Growing Academy every 4 months. Most recently, Basic Theory Test Lite was updated on July 16, 2026 and The Growing Academy on September 9, 2026.

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