Comparison

Basic Theory Test Lite vs NISM Exam Prep

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

NISM Exam Prep

Prepare for SEBI's NISM certification exams with over 13,000 practice questions, mock tests, and built-in calculators. Covers all 31 certification series with detailed explanations and quick reference tools for securities professionals.

Highlights
  • 13,000+ practice questions
  • Topic-wise quizzes
  • Full-length mock tests
  • Built-in calculators
  • Flash cards for quick recall
  • Voice-over support
  • Utilities for professionals
Features
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NISM Exam Prep is the most complete preparation app for SEBI's NISM certification series — covering all 31 exams with 13,000+ source-grounded practice questions, mock tests, calculators, and field utilities for working securities professionals. WHAT'S INSIDE — 13,000+ practice questions across 326 topics, every question paired with a Logic / Trap / Note explanation grounded in the current NISM workbook. — Topic-wise quizzes you control (default 30 questions, adjust as needed). — Mock Tests at real exam length (100 questions), with weighted topic coverage matching SEBI's published weightages. — Negative marking modelled on the live exam. — Voice-over support for hands-free revision. — Flash cards for quick-recall practice. ALL 31 NISM CERTIFICATION SERIES Series I — Currency Derivatives Series II-A — RTA Corporate Series II-B — RTA Mutual Fund Series III-A — Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Non-Fund) Series III-C — Securities Intermediaries Compliance (Fund) Series IV — Interest Rate Derivatives Series V-A — Mutual Fund Distributors Series V-B — Mutual Fund Foundation Series VI — Depository Operations Series VII — Securities Operations and Risk Management Series VIII — Equity Derivatives Series IX — Merchant Banking Series X-A — Investment Adviser Level 1 Series X-B — Investment Adviser Level 2 Series X-C — Investment Adviser Renewal Series XII — Securities Markets Foundation Series XIII — Common Derivatives (Composite) Series XV — Research Analyst Series XVI — Commodity Derivatives Series XVII — Retirement Adviser Series XIX-A — AIF Distributors (Cat I & II) Series XIX-B — AIF Distributors (Cat III) Series XIX-C — AIF Managers (All Categories) Series XIX-D — AIF Managers (Cat I & II) Series XIX-E — AIF Managers (Cat III) Series XXI-A — PMS Distributors Series XXI-B — Portfolio Managers Series XXIII — Social Impact Assessors Series XXIV — AML and CFT Provisions Series XXV-A — Research Services (Sales) IFSCA-01 — AML and CFT in the IFSC CALCULATORS (20 BUILT-IN) Investing — SIP Future Value, Lumpsum, Rule of 72, Goal SIP, HLV, XIRR, SWP, Retirement Corpus. Tax — LTCG/STCG, Capital Gains Exemption, Old vs New Regime. Derivatives — Beta Hedge, Brokerage/STT, Futures Margin, Option Greeks, Implied Volatility, Option Payoff. Fixed Income — Bond YTM, Bond Duration, Bond Price Sensitivity. QUICK REFERENCE Chapter-by-chapter cards summarising key rules, formulas, and definitions — pull them up in seconds for last-minute revision before walking into the test centre. UTILITIES Regulator Directory (SEBI, RBI, IRDAI), KYC Validator (PAN/Aadhaar format checks), ISIN Decoder, NAV Cut-Off Helper, Settlement Cycle (T+1/T+2), and Trading Holidays — everyday tools securities professionals reach for. BOOKS & TOOLS Curated reading list of NISM workbooks and Indian-markets references for every certification track, with one-tap links to Amazon India. FREE TO TRY 50-question taste of every exam free. Subscribe to unlock the full 13,000+ question bank, all mock tests, and every utility. Privacy: https://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Basic Theory Test Lite4 screens
NISM Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NISM Exam Prep at 100% against Basic Theory Test Lite's 53%. NISM Exam Prep also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and NISM Exam Prep sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Basic Theory Test Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, NISM Exam Prep every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Basic Theory Test Lite versus NISM Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBasic Theory Test LiteNISM Exam Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB114 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperWebrich Software LimitedSangeetha Bhatta

Customer experience

Basic Theory Test Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive52.9%
Neutral5.9%
Negative41.2%

NISM Exam Prep

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Basic Theory Test Lite

One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$2.99
5 purchases

NISM Exam Prep

Subscriptions4
  • Full Question Bank$5.991 Month
  • Full Question Bank$9.993 Months
  • Full Question Bank$14.996 Months
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  • Full Question Bank$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$9.99

Questions

Is Basic Theory Test Lite free?
Basic Theory Test Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NISM Exam Prep free?
NISM Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Basic Theory Test Lite or NISM Exam Prep have ads?
Neither Basic Theory Test Lite nor NISM Exam Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Basic Theory Test Lite or NISM Exam Prep?
Basic Theory Test Lite ships an update every 6 weeks, and NISM Exam Prep every 5 days. Most recently, Basic Theory Test Lite was updated on October 11, 2026 and NISM Exam Prep on October 7, 2026.

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