PA Driver’s Practice Test vs The Shipley School
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PA Driver’s Practice Test
Prepare for your PennDOT driver's knowledge test with realistic practice questions. This app also provides valuable information for licensed drivers to stay safe and informed on the road. Share your scores with friends and family.
- Realistic practice tests
- Driver knowledge test preparation
- Information for licensed drivers
- Score sharing
- Stay safe and informed
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Use this PennDOT app for a realistic representation of the actual driver’s knowledge test. Download the app for practice questions that will help you prepare for your PennDOT driver’s knowledge test, or refresh your knowledge and become a better driver! The application will also host valuable information for licensed drivers to stay safe, informed and compliant on the roads. When you’re done, you can share your scores with your friends and family via Facebook, Twitter or email.
The Shipley School
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In the app you'll find parent info, important dates, school news and our social media. It's all in one place, and on your phone, so now you can quickly access all the information you need.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: The Shipley School at every 2 months against PA Driver’s Practice Test's every 10 months. PA Driver’s Practice Test's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PA Driver’s Practice Test ships an update every 10 months, The Shipley School every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PA Driver’s Practice Test | The Shipley School |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Executive Office of The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania | School Window |
Bugs and requests
PA Driver’s Practice Test
Reported bugs
2 issues- Answers don't match the real test
- Freezing issues on the results screen
Requested features
2 requests- Support for other languages
- Ability to review past questions
The Shipley School
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PA Driver’s Practice Test
No in-app purchases
The Shipley School
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is PA Driver’s Practice Test free?
Is The Shipley School free?
Do PA Driver’s Practice Test or The Shipley School have ads?
Which is updated more often, PA Driver’s Practice Test or The Shipley School?
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