# NextThere vs NSW Practice Tests

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NextThere at 72% against NSW Practice Tests's 14%. NextThere also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 5). NSW Practice Tests's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NextThere sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. NSW Practice Tests asks for nothing beyond the download.

NSW Practice Tests holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NextThere has 72 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of NextThere's written reviews are positive against 14% of NSW Practice Tests's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, NSW Practice Tests every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NextThere | NSW Practice Tests |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsw-practice-tests/id1471084521/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **72** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **71.8% of reviews** | 14.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 136 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppJourney Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/500551669) | [Transport for NSW](https://appshunter.io/developer/471886039) |

## What reviewers say

### NextThere

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nextthere/id870393074)

Get real-time public transport departure information for trains, buses, ferries, and trams. Track your journey live, receive disruption alerts, and access live service load data. Offers optional premium features like walking directions and customizable notifications.

**Highlights:** Real-time departure information, Live trip tracking, Disruption and service change alerts, Live train and bus load data, Save favorite stations and routes, Walking directions and boarding notifications (Pro), Home/Lock Screen widgets (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NextThere Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| NextThere Pro - Annual | $12.99 | per year |
| NextThere Pro - Family | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate real-time tracking
- 👍 Helpful and easy-to-use interface
- 🚌 Great for planning public transport trips
- ⭐️ Reliable and informative app
- 💻 Useful desktop and mobile experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- ⚠️ Inaccurate departure/arrival times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔍 Difficulty finding specific routes/stops
- 🔄 Inconsistent app performance updates

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Disappearing saved stops
- Incorrect route information
- Live tracking not updating in real-time

**Requested features**

- Offline mode for timetable access
- Journey planning across multiple modes
- Integration with mobile wallets/cards
- More detailed map and station information
- Customizable alerts and notifications


### NSW Practice Tests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nsw-practice-tests/id1471084521)

Prepare for your NSW driver, rider, or boating licence tests. This app simulates the official exams to assess your knowledge of road and waterway rules, and safe practices. Get immediate feedback on your performance to help you pass.

**Highlights:** Practice driver tests, Practice rider tests, Practice boating tests, Simulates real test format, Pass/fail feedback, Assesses road and waterway rules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Exact same questions as HPT
- ✅ Highly recommended for passing
- ✅ Useful for practicing
- ✅ Free with no ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is very buggy
- 🐛 Extremely slow loading times
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Tests not working properly
- 🐛 Inconsistent answers

**Reported bugs**

- Keeps kicking users out during practice tests
- Stalls after a few questions
- Shows a white screen
- Practice Rigid DKT not working
- Test unavailable error message

**Requested features**

- Add a link to book appointment for DKT
- Include Hazard Perception Test (HPT) on the app
- Support for Arabic language


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NextThere free?

NextThere is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NSW Practice Tests free?

NSW Practice Tests is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NextThere or NSW Practice Tests?

NSW Practice Tests is rated higher. NextThere averages 4.6 out of 5 from 72 ratings, while NSW Practice Tests averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do NextThere or NSW Practice Tests have ads?

Neither NextThere nor NSW Practice Tests shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NextThere or NSW Practice Tests?

NextThere ships an update every 2 weeks, and NSW Practice Tests every 5 months. Most recently, NextThere was updated on September 21, 2026 and NSW Practice Tests on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*