Pocket Instructor vs DRIVE Learner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
DRIVE Learner
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View your lessons, track your progress and get lesson reminder notifications.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DRIVE Learner at none against Pocket Instructor's 2. DRIVE Learner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pocket Instructor's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 4 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Instructor sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DRIVE Learner asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pocket Instructor ships an update every 2 months, DRIVE Learner every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Instructor | DRIVE Learner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 231 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pocket Instructor LTD | GoRoadie Limited |
In-app purchases
Pocket Instructor
- All Quizzes & Pass Plus$3.99
- Unlock All Templates$14.99
DRIVE Learner
No in-app purchases
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