Comparison

The Official DVSA Highway Code vs CPD Portfolio

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

Head to head
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
Currently charting
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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

CPD Portfolio

Easily record and manage your professional development activities. Capture diary entries, reflective notes, and upload evidence like documents and audio recordings. Access webinars, resources, and track your progress towards professional standards.

Highlights
  • Capture CPD diary and reflective entries
  • Align entries to professional standards
  • Upload documents, certificates, and audio evidence
  • Access live CPD webinars and upcoming events
  • View CPD entry progress and hours
  • Document scanner for evidence upload
  • Access web-based dashboard
Features
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Using the CPDme app quickly capture evidence and maintain an accurate record of your development, linked to professional standards. Capture your CPD Diary and Reflective entries whilst on the move, managing all of your CPD evidence in one place. Align all of your CPD entries to your professional / governing body standards in readiness for any management review, audit or job interview. The CPDme app Dashboard screen provides you with useful infographics of your CPD entries and the ability to book onto great, upcoming CPD events and webinars that will contribute to your continued development. Some of the key features and functionality are: - Quickly and securely register as a new member of CPDme via the app based upon your profession. - Login to the mobile app as an existing member of CPDme to capture your development on the move. - Create new diary and reflective entries that will form part of your CPD Portfolio, aligning this to professional / governing body standards. - Access live CPD Webinars and register for all upcoming events in just a few simple clicks. - Preview, edit and search through all of your entries. - View percentage completion for each of your entries as well as the number of CPD hours for each entry. - Upload and attach evidence captured and stored on your mobile device. - Use the new Document Scanner feature to upload key documents and certificates from your device that are perfectly formatted. - Upload a Reflective audio recording of your learning and development. - Securely access your web-based CPD Dashboard for additional features via the app Profile tab, using our quick and simple Dashboard Authenticator to gain access. - View an extensive library of CPD resources including our Shared CPD area and Videos library. - Receive great offer notifications for CPD courses, events and conferences. - Receive reminders from a CPD Buddy to update your Portfolio if you don't use the app for a set period of time. - Get personalised and responsive support from a team of professionals. - Provide feedback for future upgrades and features. Other Features Include: - Summary Dashboard of CPD - View All Entries - Add CPD Diary Entry - Add Reflective Practice - Add to “My Files” CPD Evidence Store - Personal Profile - Access CPD Webinars - Access Shared CPD Opportunities - CPD Videos and Guides - CPD Knowledge Base Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you purchase a subscription. For more information, see our https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ and https://www.cpdme.com/privacy/.

Screenshots

The Official DVSA Highway Code4 screens
CPD Portfolio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CPD Portfolio at Free against The Official DVSA Highway Code's $3.99. CPD Portfolio also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). The Official DVSA Highway Code's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#126 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CPD Portfolio is free to download; The Official DVSA Highway Code costs $3.99 up front. CPD Portfolio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. The Official DVSA Highway Code asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for The Official DVSA Highway Code against 5.0 for CPD Portfolio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of The Official DVSA Highway Code's written reviews are positive against 94% of CPD Portfolio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Official DVSA Highway Code ships an update every 4 months, CPD Portfolio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Official DVSA Highway Code versus CPD Portfolio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Official DVSA Highway CodeCPD Portfolio
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews50.7% of reviews93.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#126 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTSO (The Stationery Office)CPD Made Easy Ltd

Customer experience

The Official DVSA Highway Code

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews71 reviews
Positive50.7%
Neutral21.1%
Negative28.2%

CPD Portfolio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive93.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative5.6%

User reviews

The Official DVSA Highway Code

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Very helpful for passing tests
  • 👍 Great for updating knowledge
  • 👍 Informative content
  • 👍 Essential reading for road users
  • 👍 Accessible format

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and broken links
  • 🐛 Questions not covered in app
  • 🐛 Incorrect answers in quizzes
  • 🐛 Repetitive quiz questions
  • 🐛 Outdated UI design

CPD Portfolio

From 8 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 👍 Great for recording CPD
  • 👍 Helpful for professional development
  • 👍 Excellent webinars and content

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App can be glitchy
  • 🐛 Difficult to find information
  • 🐛 Login issues
  • 🐛 App not always updated
  • 🐛 Some features not on app

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

CPD Portfolio

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Unable to select boxes when submitting a diary entry
  • Won't allow login, rendering app useless
  • Very glitchy to use on the app
  • Login screen freezes
  • App update promised for over a year with integration to clinical skills
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  • Appalling sign-up and login process

Requested features

4 requests
  • More focus on Occupational Therapist development
  • Include a related reading section for bibliography and notes
  • Ability to create portfolio from the app, not just desktop/web version
  • Integration with Clinical Skills app (promised but not delivered)

In-app purchases

None

The Official DVSA Highway Code

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CPD Portfolio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly14 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Reflective Practice$0.99

Questions

Is The Official DVSA Highway Code free?
The Official DVSA Highway Code costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CPD Portfolio free?
CPD Portfolio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Official DVSA Highway Code or CPD Portfolio?
The Official DVSA Highway Code and CPD Portfolio are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 8 ratings respectively.
Do The Official DVSA Highway Code or CPD Portfolio have ads?
Neither The Official DVSA Highway Code nor CPD Portfolio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Official DVSA Highway Code or CPD Portfolio?
The Official DVSA Highway Code ships an update every 4 months, and CPD Portfolio every 3 weeks. Most recently, The Official DVSA Highway Code was updated on October 24, 2026 and CPD Portfolio on October 23, 2026.

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