Comparison

excelDriving G1 vs G1G

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

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About

excelDriving G1

Features
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Pass your Ontario G1 driving test on the first try with Excel Driving G1 — the most comprehensive G1 knowledge-test prep app built entirely on the official Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) Driver's Handbook. 352 OFFICIAL MTO QUESTIONS Every question covers real topics from the Ontario Driver's Handbook across 6 categories: • Graduated Licensing System • Traffic Signs & Signals • Rules of the Road • Safe Driving • Sharing the Road • Special Situations MULTIPLE PRACTICE MODES • Quick Check (10 Q, 10 min) — fast daily warm-up • Standard Practice (20 Q, 20 min) — balanced session • Mock G1 Test (40 Q, 40 min) — full official-format simulation • Smart Practice — AI-powered sessions targeting your bookmarked questions, weak areas, and questions due for spaced-repetition review • Study by Topic — drill any single category until you master it SMART LEARNING ENGINE • Tracks accuracy per topic and surfaces your weak areas automatically • Spaced repetition flags questions you got wrong for timely review • Mastery tracking shows exactly which questions you've nailed • Bookmark any question mid-test to revisit it later GAMIFICATION & MOTIVATION • XP and level system — level up as you practice • Daily streak tracker to build a consistent study habit • Achievements and badges for milestones (first test, perfect score, streaks, and more) • Points leaderboard for personal bests DETAILED PROGRESS ANALYTICS • Overall accuracy across all 352 questions • Per-category performance bars • Weak-area identification with drill-down detail • Session history and accuracy trend charts • Time-per-question analytics COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW • After every test, review every answer with full explanations • See exactly which option you chose vs. the correct answer • Explanations sourced from the official MTO Driver's Handbook BILINGUAL — ENGLISH & FRENCH • Full app interface and all 352 questions available in English and French • Switch languages instantly in Settings CLEAN, ACCESSIBLE DESIGN • Light and Dark mode support • Ontario government colour palette for an authentic look • Fully accessible typography and contrast PRIVACY FIRST • No account or sign-up required • All data stored locally on your device • No ads, no tracking, no in-app purchases Whether you're a new immigrant preparing for your first Ontario licence, a student driver, or someone renewing after years off the road — Excel Driving G1 has everything you need to study smart and pass with confidence. Download now and start your journey to an Ontario G1 licence!

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G1G

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Prepare smarter for the Ontario G1 knowledge test with G1G. G1G is a comprehensive study and practice app designed to help Ontario learner drivers build confidence, identify weak areas, and prepare effectively for the G1 knowledge test. With a large question bank, visual learning, configurable mock tests, adaptive review, and detailed progress tracking, G1G gives you multiple ways to study at your own pace. KEY FEATURES • 660 Practice Questions Study a comprehensive collection of Ontario G1-related questions covering road rules, traffic signs, signals, licensing, safe driving, demerit points, emergencies, collisions, freeway driving, and more. • Visual Questions Practice with hundreds of visual questions featuring road signs, traffic signals, road situations, and driving scenarios. • Custom Mock Tests Create mock tests with 20, 40, 60, or 80 questions. Choose balanced content, signs-focused practice, or rules-focused practice, and configure the timer to match your study preference. • Smart Practice Quickly focus on: Incorrect answers Weak areas Visual questions Signs and signals Rules of the road • Practice by Topic Study individual categories and monitor your progress across important Ontario driving topics. • Adaptive Study G1G analyzes your practice activity and helps direct your attention toward areas that need more work. • Readiness Tracking Follow your mock-test performance, practice accuracy, question coverage, daily activity, and overall readiness score. • Review Incorrect Answers Return to questions you answered incorrectly and reinforce the concepts that need more attention. • Bookmarks Save important or difficult questions for quick review later. • Search and Study Search the question bank by question, sign, rule, or topic. • Text-to-Speech Listen to questions while studying. • Daily Practice & Streaks Build consistent study habits with daily practice tracking and streaks. • On-Device Progress Your study activity and progress are stored on your device for convenient ongoing practice. G1G is designed as a study and practice resource. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official product of the Government of Ontario, DriveTest, or any licensing authority. Question counts, timers, practice scores, and mock-test settings are study tools and should not be interpreted as representations of the exact official examination format. Study consistently, review your weak areas, and approach your Ontario G1 knowledge test with greater confidence.

Screenshots

excelDriving G14 screens
G1G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: excelDriving G1 at 13.0 against G1G's 16.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
excelDriving G1 versus G1G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterexcelDriving G1G1G
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajkumar NatarajanShadi Alktaifan

In-app purchases

None

excelDriving G1

No in-app purchases

None

G1G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is excelDriving G1 free?
excelDriving G1 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is G1G free?
G1G is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do excelDriving G1 or G1G have ads?
Neither excelDriving G1 nor G1G shows ads.

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