Comparison

HGV Theory Test Kit vs Simple Countings

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

Head to head
About

HGV Theory Test Kit

Prepare for your UK LGV/HGV theory test with comprehensive revision materials. Access over 900 DVSA questions, hazard perception videos, case studies, and the Highway Code. Features include AI-powered learning, voiceover support, and offline access.

Highlights
  • 900+ DVSA revision questions
  • Hazard perception videos
  • Unlimited mock tests
  • AI-powered learning
  • Highway Code access
  • Case studies for CPC Part 2
  • Voiceover support
Features
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2026 READY. Free updates when the DVSA changes theory questions or hazards MOCK TESTS. Unlimited mock tests to see when you’re ready to pass DVSA QUESTIONS. All 900+ revision questions & explanations. No App, CD or book has more! HAZARD PERCEPTION. 80 videos with interactive scoring. Includes all DVSA CGI practice clips LATEST HAZARDS. DVSA hazard perception test now includes bad weather, accidents, motorways, night driving & vulnerable road users CASE STUDIES. 50 case studies & 320 questions for CPC Part 2 HIGHWAY CODE. Unlimited access to the complete highway code ROAD SIGNS. Includes all UK road markings & traffic signs AI-POWERED LEARNING. Intelligent Coach Mode identifies areas needing more practice VOICEOVER. Questions read aloud to help with reading difficulties & dyslexia TRACK PROGRESS. See which topics need more practice PROFESSIONAL EXPLANATIONS. Everything you need to know & how to improve your driving theory score NO ADVERTS. Uninterrupted revision with no distractions WORKS OFFLINE. Practice as much as you need without worrying about data usage SEARCH FUNCTION. Driving theory test kit allows you to find specific questions NEED HELP? Contact our UK-based support team at support@drivingtheorytest.org ____________________________________ Terms & Conditions: https://drivingtheorytest.org/termsandconditions/ This app is designed for learner HGV & LGV drivers who need to practice for the UK DVSA LGV/HGV theory test in order to obtain a driving license. * Crown Copyright material reproduced under licence from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency which does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of the reproduction. Deep River Development is a limited company based in Cambridge, UK.

About

Simple Countings

Features
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Great math starts simple. Simple Countings is an easy-to-play math game that sharpens your counting skills and builds number confidence — one equation at a time. Solve equations quickly, watch them grow harder as you improve, and feel your speed rise day after day. HOW TO PLAY • One equation appears on screen • Solve it in your head and answer fast • Correct answers: numbers grow, time shrinks • One wrong answer drops you back to simpler problems WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT • Genuinely easy to start — perfect first math game • Grows with you, from warm-up sums to real speed tests • Trains quick math, counting and fast, accurate thinking • Fun for all ages: kids learning, adults staying sharp • Clean, minimal design — nothing but you and the numbers MATH CONFIDENCE, BUILT DAILY Quick, accurate arithmetic is the foundation every other math skill sits on. A few minutes a day improves calculation speed, concentration and number awareness — skills that help with exams, shopping, cooking and everywhere numbers show up in life. WHO IS IT FOR? Kids learning their first sums, students drilling speed, adults and seniors keeping their mind quick. If equations ever felt scary, this is the gentle way in. Start counting, start improving — download free today! Subscriptions Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HGV Theory Test Kit4 screens
Simple Countings3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HGV Theory Test Kit at none against Simple Countings's shown. HGV Theory Test Kit also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Simple Countings's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, 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. HGV Theory Test Kit sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and Simple Countings sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HGV Theory Test Kit ships an update weekly, Simple Countings every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HGV Theory Test Kit versus Simple Countings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHGV Theory Test KitSimple Countings
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeep River Development LtdIvan Gastilovic

Bugs and requests

HGV Theory Test Kit

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • App locks after purchase
  • Premium features not unlocked
  • Subscription not cancelling
  • Progress resets
  • Content locked after purchase
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  • App not working on other devices
  • Direct debit issues
  • Lost subscription after phone reset
  • App not available on App Store anymore

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add voice over
  • Update questions and data
  • Easier to move between questions
  • Option to review flagged questions by section

Simple Countings

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

HGV Theory Test Kit

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly Silver v1$8.991 Month
  • Monthly Silver v1t3 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • CPC Part 2$9.991 Month
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  • Monthly Gold v1$10.491 Month
  • Monthly Gold v1t3 Days trial$10.491 Month
  • LGV Theory Test 4 in 1$11.491 Month
  • Monthly Platinum v1t3 Days trial$11.491 Month
  • Full access$14.991 Month
One-time2
  • Free Hazard Perception VideosFree
  • LGV Theory Test 4 in 1$11.99
3 purchases

Simple Countings

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month No Ads Subscription$0.991 Month
  • 6 Months No Ads Subscription$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year No Ads Subscription$8.991 Year

Questions

Is HGV Theory Test Kit free?
HGV Theory Test Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Countings free?
Simple Countings is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HGV Theory Test Kit or Simple Countings have ads?
Simple Countings shows ads; HGV Theory Test Kit does not.
Which is updated more often, HGV Theory Test Kit or Simple Countings?
HGV Theory Test Kit ships an update weekly, and Simple Countings every 2 months. Most recently, HGV Theory Test Kit was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Countings on October 19, 2026.

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