Comparison

Pocket Instructor vs Theory Test Pro

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

Theory Test Pro

Prepare for your driving theory and hazard perception tests with a comprehensive practice app. Access DVSA hazard perception clips, a large question bank, and helpful tutorials. This app aims to significantly improve your chances of passing your official tests.

Highlights
  • DVSA Hazard Perception clips
  • 70+ exclusive hazard perception clips
  • 960 practice questions
  • Tutorial video
  • Replay mode
  • Question hints and explanations
  • Audio for multiple choice questions
Features
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Learners using Theory Test Pro are twice as likely to pass than the national average! Find out why over 500,000 learner drivers have used Theory Test Pro to practice both their Hazard Perception and Multiple Choice tests by downloading our app for free now! Theory Test Pro includes: - Hazard Perception clips from the DVSA as well as over 70+ exclusive clips that are only available on Theory Test Pro - Multiple Choice question bank containing all 960 practice questions for car, motorcycle, LGV, PCV, and ADI tests. - A tutorial video and replay mode so that you can master the Hazard Perception test - Question hints and explanations that will give you feedback so you can master the Multiple Choice test - Listen to multiple choice questions. Our app will read each question aloud to you for maximum comprehension. So what are you waiting for? Download Theory Test Pro for free today!

Screenshots

Pocket Instructor4 screens
Theory Test Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pocket Instructor and Theory Test Pro both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 79% of Pocket Instructor's written reviews are positive against 67% of Theory Test Pro's. Theory Test Pro's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and Theory Test Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pocket Instructor against 5.0 for Theory Test Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Pocket Instructor's written reviews are positive against 67% of Theory Test Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, Theory Test Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pocket Instructor versus Theory Test Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket InstructorTheory Test Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews79.4% of reviews — better67.1% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size231 MB132 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPocket Instructor LTDWell Informed

Customer experience

Pocket Instructor

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

Theory Test Pro

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral12.9%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

Pocket Instructor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Theory Test Pro

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Account unable to delete
  • Full access taken away
  • Cannot log into account from app
  • Logged out after payment
  • Progress reset after update
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  • Pictures cropped in questions
  • Hazard perception only shows a few videos repeatedly
  • Update wiped current progress
  • Pictures are grey boxes
  • Update made it worse, removed answer explanations
  • App gets stuck showing questions 1 and 2 repeatedly
  • Screen rotation flips
  • Blurry video clips in hazard perception
  • Paid for app, but asked to pay again on re-download
  • Syncing issues across devices
  • App does not show full records on iPad
  • No practice options for hazard perception on iPad
  • No foreign language option in app

Requested features

12 requests
  • Dark mode
  • Algorithm for spaced repetition (like Anki)
  • Update hazard perception clips
  • Bring back explanation for wrong answers
  • Fix screen rotation bug
Show 7 more
  • Add voice over option
  • Improve video quality for hazard perception
  • Allow account deletion
  • Ensure consistent access after payment
  • Fix syncing issues across devices
  • Add motorcycle category questions
  • Add foreign language translation option to app

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pocket Instructor

One-time2
  • All Quizzes & Pass Plus$3.99
  • Unlock All Templates$14.99
1 purchases

Theory Test Pro

One-time1
  • Unlock Everything$4.99

Questions

Is Pocket Instructor free?
Pocket Instructor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Theory Test Pro free?
Theory Test Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pocket Instructor or Theory Test Pro?
Pocket Instructor and Theory Test Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Pocket Instructor or Theory Test Pro have ads?
Neither Pocket Instructor nor Theory Test Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Instructor or Theory Test Pro?
Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, and Theory Test Pro monthly. Most recently, Pocket Instructor was updated on September 28, 2026 and Theory Test Pro on October 14, 2026.

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