DriveSim UK vs Driving Practice
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DriveSim UK
Practice your UK driving test in photorealistic 3D environments replicating official DVSA test centers. Choose from five distinct cars and receive prompts for maneuvers, speed limits, and road signs. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with no ad trackers.
- 340 UK test centers mapped
- Photoreal 3D streets
- Realistic UK traffic and signs
- Five distinct car models
- Mirror, signal, manoeuvre prompts
- Manoeuvre practice
- Privacy-first design
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DriveSim UK is the easiest way to rehearse your UK driving test before the real thing. Drive every one of the 340 official DVSA test centres across England, Scotland, and Wales โ in photoreal 3D streets that match what your examiner will actually see. PRACTISE THE EXACT ROADS YOU'LL BE TESTED ON - 340 UK test centres mapped - Drop-pin anywhere in the UK and start driving in seconds - Streets streamed from Google's photoreal 3D Tiles โ actual buildings, junctions, and road markings - Realistic UK traffic, signs, roundabouts, and speed limits 177 TOWNS BUILT IN 3D - Town and city centres built street by street: real kerbs, road markings, buildings, landmarks and trees - Swap between the built town and Google's photoreal map with one tap - Not built yet? Ask us to build your area FIVE CARS, FIVE DISTINCT FEELS - APPRENTICE โ the safe, predictable learner pick - CITY HOPPER โ small and nimble, perfect for tight town centres - PILOT โ balanced sedan tuned for test-day confidence - VOLTAGE โ the F1-fast EV when you want to stretch its legs - CRUISER โ heavy SUV with longer braking distances Each car has its own engine, brakes, mass, grip, and steering response. Pick what suits the manoeuvre. BUILT FOR THE UK TEST - Mirror, signal, manoeuvre prompts - Speed-limit zones with live MPH readout - Realistic Highway Code signage - Manoeuvre practice โ bay parking, parallel, forward bay - Pedestrian and cycle traffic where you'd expect it DESIGNED FOR YOUR PHONE - Touch joystick + pedals - Optional racing wheel + pedal support (auto-calibration) - Dynamic camera that keeps the road ahead always visible - Low-power mode for long practice sessions PRIVACY-FIRST - Sign in with Apple, Google, or magic-link email - No advertising trackers - One-tap account deletion in Profile FAIR PRICING - Free trial drives โ try before you spend a penny - One-time top-ups when you want more practice - Apple In-App Purchases โ no subscription traps Whether you're a week from your test or just curious how your local roundabout looks at sunset, DriveSim UK puts a calm, judgement-free practice loop in your pocket. Drive the route, learn the layout, walk into your test confident. Get behind the wheel. The 340 centres are waiting. โ Need help? hello@drivesim.uk Privacy policy: drivesim.uk/privacy Terms: drivesim.uk/terms Photoreal imagery ยฉ Google. DVSA test centre data is publicly published. DriveSim UK is not affiliated with the DVSA.
Driving Practice
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The UK practical driving test practice app for learner drivers, driving instructors and anyone supervising private car driving practice. Driving Practice turns your phone into practical driving test practice between driving lessons. Work through realistic car driving scenarios, practise test route scenarios, take a mock driving test, learn your Show Me Tell Me vehicle checks and get instant feedback on every decision, the way a driving examiner would judge it. Theory apps teach the rules. Driving Practice teaches judgement: when to go, what to check, where to position the car. That is what learner drivers fail the practical driving test on. WHO USES DRIVING PRACTICE - Learner drivers on a provisional licence, from first driving lesson to test day - Anyone with a practical driving test booked - Learners retaking a driving test after a fail - Intensive driving course students - Nervous learners who want to rehearse scenarios calmly - Mature learners and returning drivers - Parents and family supervising private car driving practice - Driving instructors (ADI) and trainee instructors (PDI) - Driving schools tracking learner progress CAR DRIVING AND TEST ROUTE SCENARIOS Build real driving judgement across 42+ UK driving scenarios and test route scenarios: - Junctions and emerging from side roads - Roundabouts and mini roundabouts - Traffic lights and yellow box junctions - Zebra and pedestrian crossings - Meeting oncoming traffic, bus stops and parked cars - Motorway slip roads, moving off safely and hill starts - Forward bay parking and manoeuvres - Hazard awareness, road positioning and observation Every scenario gives immediate feedback: what was safe, what went wrong and what a driving examiner would look for. Retry the scenario and practise weak areas until the right decision feels automatic. MOCK PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST Sit a full mock driving test whenever you want. No test centre booking, no waiting list, no test fee. Find out if you are test ready before test day. SHOW ME TELL ME AND VEHICLE CHECKS Learn all 21 Show Me Tell Me driving test questions with visual icons, pictorial explanations and step-by-step guidance. Covers tyres, lights, brakes, fluid checks, windscreen controls and demisters, so the vehicle safety questions are free marks. PRACTISE WITH YOUR DRIVING INSTRUCTOR - Connect with your driving instructor in the app - Get scenarios assigned to practise before your next driving lesson - Book, reschedule and manage driving lessons in the app - Progress report of strengths and weak areas, transferable if you change instructor or driving school - Weekly live test prep sessions, with recordings - Push reminders for lessons and assignments BEGINNER TO TEST READY Progress through Beginner, Intermediate and Test Ready. Unlock scenarios, earn Driver Points, collect badges and build practice streaks. WHY LEARNERS PASS FASTER - Unlimited practice for less than one driving lesson - Turn up to every lesson knowing your weak areas - Spend paid lesson time driving, not re-explaining - Sit your practical driving test having made the decision a hundred times FREE AND PREMIUM Free: 5 driving scenarios, start straight away. A first instructor assignment unlocks 7 days of full Premium. Premium is one payment, no subscription: full scenario library, all Show Me Tell Me questions, mock driving tests, instructor assignments, lesson booking, transferable progress report and live test prep. 14-day money-back guarantee. FOR DRIVING INSTRUCTORS AND DRIVING SCHOOLS See where every learner is struggling before they get in the car. Booking diary, calendar sync, shareable booking link and progress tracking. Free while connected to 3 or more Premium learners. Practise. Review. Improve. Pass your practical driving test. Driving Practice is an independent app, not affiliated with or endorsed by the DVSA, DVLA or any government body. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Driving Practice at every 2 weeks against DriveSim UK's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. DriveSim UK sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Driving Practice sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
DriveSim UK ships an update every 3 months, Driving Practice every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.
| Parameter | DriveSim UK | Driving Practice |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eu Vern Lee | Ayobami Dosumu |
In-app purchases
DriveSim UK
- Starter โ 10 drives$3.99
- Pro โ 30 drives$7.99
- Ultimate โ 80 drives$14.99
Driving Practice
- Premium Weekly$4.997 Days
- Premium Access$19.99
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