Comparison

Pocket Instructor vs Brownlee PS

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Instructor

Master your driving test with this illustrated guide. It covers the entire driving curriculum, explains common challenges, and includes quizzes to reinforce learning. An instructor-written resource for learners and instructors alike.

Highlights
  • Fully illustrated driving test preparation
  • Covers entire driving course
  • Explains common problem areas
  • Includes quizzes for knowledge reinforcement
  • Pass Plus course content included
  • Template for drawing traffic scenarios
Features
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Prepare to pass your practical driving test with this helpful, fully illustrated resource. Pocket Instructor is an extensive library of information to help you reflect upon skills you learn on your driving lessons. Written by an approved Driving Instructor, the topics are delivered in a similar format as you might receive on your lessons and the emphasis has been drawn from teaching experience. The full driving course is covered, with in depth analysis, diagramatically explaining subtle control issues. Common problem areas are clearly explained, including: - Lane Discipline - Manoeuvres - Independent Driving - Clutch control ....to note a few. *A series of quizzes are set to help reinforce your knowledge. The questions are carefully compiled to encourage your understanding of priorities, lane discipline and many other aspects of driving on the road. *As well as information to help you reach the safe standard you’ll need to pass your driving test, also included is a section containing the content you would learn for the Pass Plus course. *Use the template section to draw your own traffic scenarios. This feature may be particularly useful for instructors to create and save their own illustrations as teaching aids. So, from your very first lesson, through test day and beyond, let Pocket Instructor be your guide!

About

Brownlee PS

Features
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Brownlee Primary School, which is situated along Wallace Avenue, in the heart of Lisburn’s Historic Quarter, was originally built in 1913, with a two-storey extension added in 1960. The newly refurbished accommodation comprises 7 classrooms, ICT suite, Assembly/Physical Education hall, which also serves as a dining room, library, Music Room, Pupils support areas an outdoor play garden, staff accommodation and offices. The interior is bright and stimulating with recent extensive redecoration having taken place throughout the school. Brownlee is also very well equipped with ICT and audio-visual equipment. Each class has Internet access with Interactive Whiteboards, laptops and iPads incorporating the top recommended educational software for children to use. Download our app to stay up to date with our News Room.

Screenshots

Pocket Instructor4 screens
Brownlee PS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Brownlee PS at none against Pocket Instructor's 2. Pocket Instructor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pocket Instructor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Brownlee PS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, Brownlee PS every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Instructor versus Brownlee PS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket InstructorBrownlee PS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocket Instructor LTDBUSINESS SYSTEM SOLUTIONS (N.I.) LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Instructor

One-time2
  • All Quizzes & Pass Plus$3.99
  • Unlock All Templates$14.99
None

Brownlee PS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Instructor free?
Pocket Instructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brownlee PS free?
Brownlee PS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Instructor or Brownlee PS have ads?
Neither Pocket Instructor nor Brownlee PS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Instructor or Brownlee PS?
Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, and Brownlee PS every 6 months. Most recently, Pocket Instructor was updated on September 19, 2026 and Brownlee PS on September 9, 2026.

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