Comparison

Line Up vs Theory Test Guide

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

Head to head
About

Line Up

This app helps young children recognize and recreate simple patterns through engaging sequences. It uses fun animations and sound effects to make learning enjoyable. The difficulty increases as children progress, making it a great tool for developing pattern recognition skills.

Highlights
  • Pattern recognition exercises
  • Increasing difficulty levels
  • Fun animations
  • Sound effects
  • Sequence recreation
Features
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Young children will love this app. Look at the sequence of men. Use the shower and reshaper to complete the sequence. The sequences will get harder as the child progresses. Excellent for helping young children talk about, recognise and recreate simple patterns. As with all Busy Things apps Line Up is full of fun animations and sound effects!

About

Theory Test Guide

Features
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Theory Test Guide is a focused learning app designed to help learner drivers prepare for the UK driving theory test with confidence and clarity. The app combines structured multiple-achoice practice with clear explanations to help learners understand the rules of the road rather than rely on memorisation. Learners can practise at their own pace, revisit weaker areas, and build confidence through consistent, distraction-free revision. The experience is intentionally simple and easy to follow, making it suitable for both first-time learners and those returning to the theory test. Content, acknowledgements, and responsibility This app includes guidance from The Highway Code, published by the Department for Transport, and theory test learning material licensed from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has given permission for the reproduction of Crown copyright material. DVSA does not accept responsibility for the accuracy of the reproduction. This product includes the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) revision question bank. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Line Up4 screens
Theory Test Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Theory Test Guide at Free against Line Up's $0.99. Theory Test Guide also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 33 months). Line Up's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On 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

Theory Test Guide is free to download; Line Up costs $0.99 up front. Theory Test Guide sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Line Up asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Line Up ships an update every 33 months, Theory Test Guide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Line Up versus Theory Test Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLine UpTheory Test Guide
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBusy Things LimitedSIMBACORE LTD

In-app purchases

None

Line Up

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Theory Test Guide

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$4.99

Questions

Is Line Up free?
Line Up costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Theory Test Guide free?
Theory Test Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Line Up or Theory Test Guide have ads?
Neither Line Up nor Theory Test Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Line Up or Theory Test Guide?
Line Up ships an update every 33 months, and Theory Test Guide every 3 days. Most recently, Line Up was updated on October 5, 2026 and Theory Test Guide on October 18, 2026.

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