Comparison

DriveSim UK vs Left Side Driving Simulator

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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 — 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 — 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 — the safe, predictable learner pick - CITY HOPPER — small and nimble, perfect for tight town centres - PILOT — balanced sedan tuned for test-day confidence - VOLTAGE — the F1-fast EV when you want to stretch its legs - CRUISER — 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 — 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 — try before you spend a penny - One-time top-ups when you want more practice - Apple In-App Purchases — 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. — Need help? hello@drivesim.uk Privacy policy: drivesim.uk/privacy Terms: drivesim.uk/terms Photoreal imagery © Google. DVSA test centre data is publicly published. DriveSim UK is not affiliated with the DVSA.

About

Left Side Driving Simulator

Features
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Planning to rent a car in the UK, Ireland, Japan or Australia? Driving on the left can feel unfamiliar when you have spent years driving on the right. Get acquainted with left-side traffic in an open-world driving simulator designed for travelers. PRACTICE THE SWITCH Explore an open world and get used to keeping left. Practice paying attention to your position on the road and the traffic around you in a virtual environment. TIPS AND WARNINGS AS YOU DRIVE Get practical guidance while you explore. On-screen tips and warnings help you recognize situations that may be unfamiliar to drivers from right-side traffic countries. LEARN BEFORE YOUR TRIP Work through short lessons about adapting to left-side driving, then apply what you learn in the simulator. Whether you are preparing for a vacation, a business trip or a move abroad, practice at your own pace. BUILT FOR DRIVERS WHO ARE SWITCHING SIDES This is more than an open-world driving game. It is a place to familiarize yourself with driving on the opposite side of the road before you arrive and pick up your rental car. Practice virtually, then check the official road rules, signage and licensing requirements for your destination. This simulator is an educational practice tool, not real-world driving instruction or a substitute for supervised training.

Screenshots

DriveSim UK4 screens
Left Side Driving Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Left Side Driving Simulator at fortnightly against DriveSim UK's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. DriveSim UK sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Left Side Driving Simulator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriveSim UK ships an update every 3 months, Left Side Driving Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
DriveSim UK versus Left Side Driving Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriveSim UKLeft Side Driving Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEu Vern LeeOguz Kaytanci

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DriveSim UK

One-time3
  • Starter — 10 drives$3.99
  • Pro — 30 drives$7.99
  • Ultimate — 80 drives$14.99
1 purchases

Left Side Driving Simulator

One-time1
  • Left Drive Sim Pro$6.99

Questions

Is DriveSim UK free?
DriveSim UK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Left Side Driving Simulator free?
Left Side Driving Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DriveSim UK or Left Side Driving Simulator have ads?
Neither DriveSim UK nor Left Side Driving Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriveSim UK or Left Side Driving Simulator?
DriveSim UK ships an update every 3 months, and Left Side Driving Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, DriveSim UK was updated on November 13, 2026 and Left Side Driving Simulator on November 10, 2026.

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