Comparison

Pocket Instructor vs GoRoadie

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

GoRoadie

Manage your driving lessons with this app. Track upcoming lessons, view progress and notes from instructors, and monitor remaining paid lesson time. Stay organized and informed about your driving education journey.

Highlights
  • Track upcoming driving lessons
  • View instructor notes
  • Monitor lesson progress
  • Manage paid lesson time
  • Organize driving education
Features
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Use the GoRoadie app to know when your next driving lesson is coming up, see your progress and latest notes from your last lesson and keep track of the time you have remaining time you have for lesson that you've already paid for.

Screenshots

Pocket Instructor4 screens
GoRoadie4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pocket Instructor at 79% against GoRoadie's 33%. GoRoadie's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. Pocket Instructor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GoRoadie asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, GoRoadie every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pocket Instructor versus GoRoadie: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket InstructorGoRoadie
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocket Instructor LTDGoRoadie Limited

Customer experience

Pocket Instructor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive79.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative14.7%

GoRoadie

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Instructor

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

GoRoadie

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pocket Instructor free?
Pocket Instructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GoRoadie free?
GoRoadie is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pocket Instructor or GoRoadie have ads?
Neither Pocket Instructor nor GoRoadie shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Instructor or GoRoadie?
Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, and GoRoadie every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Instructor was updated on September 28, 2026 and GoRoadie on September 28, 2026.

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