Comparison

The Official DVSA Highway Code vs NSE

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

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About

The Official DVSA Highway Code

This app provides an interactive and updated version of the Official Highway Code, along with practice questions and quizzes to help users learn and prepare for their theory tests. It offers features like search, voiceover, and progress tracking for a comprehensive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Interactive Official Highway Code
  • Over 360 practice questions
  • Customizable quizzes
  • Searchable index
  • English voiceover option
  • Progress gauge
  • Offline access
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This app will help you keep up to date with all the latest rules and guidance to keep you safe on the road and pass your theory test. Our app is suitable for all road users in GB. This app can be used offline so that you can learn anytime, anywhere. HIGHWAY CODE • navigate through an interactive copy of the Official Highway Code - regularly updated to keep you informed of any changes in rules. Featuring images, diagrams, and useful links to support your understanding. STUDY AND PRACTICE • test your understanding of the Highway Code by practicing over 360+ questions (including questions on Road and Traffic Signs). Got a question wrong? See the correct answer, note the explanation, and find out more with references to the Highway Code and more useful DVSA guides! TEST YOURSELF • take a custom quiz with a set number of questions and topics or a quick quiz with 20 questions covering all theory test topics! SEARCH • want to know more about ‘Airbags’, ‘Stopping Distances’, or ‘Yellow Lines’? Use the Index tool to navigate to specific areas of the Highway Code. ENGLISH VOICEOVER • if you have reading difficulties such as dyslexia, or prefer to learn by listening, use our voiceover feature within the test section to support you. PROGRESS GAUGE • backed by learning science, use the progress gauge to measure how much of the Highway Code you’ve learned. If you’re preparing for your theory test it will provide you with confidence that you’re ready to pass. USEFUL LINKS AND SUPPLIER ZONE • navigate through useful resources to support your learning, including Safe Driving for Life – a one-stop information zone. Passed your test? Use our Supplier Zone to help you with the next steps in your driving journey. • Ready to Pass? Links to DVSA’s official resources to help you understand what it takes to be ready for your driving test. Give yourself the best possible chance of passing by learning vital skills, managing your nerves, and taking mock tests. FEEDBACK • missing something? Let us know what you’d like to see. We’d love to hear from you with any comments or suggestions about this app. SUPPORT • need support? Contact our UK-based team at feedback@williamslea.com or +44 (0)333 202 5070. We listen and respond to your feedback by updating the app and adding new features, so help others in their studies by letting us know what you’d like to see!

About

NSE

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Registration We have ensured that creating an account for yourself or your organisation will be hassle-free with no issues. Review: Not only will you have access and interaction with the candidates, you will have your ‘pick of the crop’, with the candidates filling out their profiles on our cross-compatible CADPRO candidate app. Psychometric Test The Psychometric Test is accessible only via the CADPRO app, to help identify: ● Candidate’s greatest strengths ● Opportunities they can achieve with some intervention ● Areas which may need improvement Video pofile: A video profile offers an insight into the candidates lives, qualifications and current employment all the while still being able to stand out. You will receive: Candidate’s name Country of origin Current job and experience Who is LUNA? Sometimes, when we practise for important issues, we can tend to get distracted or not take it as seriously as we should, this can pose quite a problem, especially when looking for work abroad. And that's why you should meet the newest member of the NOVA and CADPRO team Meet LUNA Luna is our Life-like Unique Neural Avatar

Screenshots

The Official DVSA Highway Code4 screens
NSE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NSE at Free against The Official DVSA Highway Code's $3.99. NSE also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). The Official DVSA Highway Code's advantage is device support. On in-app purchases 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

NSE is free to download; The Official DVSA Highway Code costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Official DVSA Highway Code versus NSE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Official DVSA Highway CodeNSE
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — better—
Requires iOS15.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB15 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTSO (The Stationery Office)Quality Assessment and Qualification Framework Limited

Bugs and requests

The Official DVSA Highway Code

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Broken links to legislation
  • Questions in test not covered in app
  • App says passing when not
  • Same questions repeated in quizzes
  • Reviewing quiz answers goes to top of list
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  • App doesn't save where you left off
  • Main menu items return to previous page
  • No search facility
  • Back button returns to main page, not index
  • No text visible in dark mode
  • Home screen overlays menu on iPad
  • Random selection for quizzes not random
  • App doesn't fill entire screen on newer iPhones
  • Learning section freezes
  • Study sections won't let user finish
  • Quiz at the end doesn't cover recent study material
  • Blocked on sections/rules
  • Last update broke quizzes

Requested features

11 requests
  • More images or moving diagrams
  • Option for different colored backgrounds
  • Incorporate videos
  • Search function for Highway Code
  • Update for current year regulations
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  • iPad version/support
  • Option to test on specific sections
  • More challenging questions
  • Cite changes in updates
  • See prompt within the app
  • Voice recognition to prevent screen lock

NSE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Official DVSA Highway Code

No in-app purchases

None

NSE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Official DVSA Highway Code free?
The Official DVSA Highway Code costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSE free?
NSE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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