# Public Finance vs Instructor

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Public Finance at none against Instructor's 8. Public Finance also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). Instructor's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Instructor sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Public Finance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Public Finance ships an update every 4 months, Instructor every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Public Finance | Instructor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 52.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Redactive Publishing Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/561914577) | [Adam Foot](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071261283) |

## What reviewers say

### Public Finance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/public-finance/id930428286)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instructor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instructor-learner-progress/id1212024645)

This app helps driving instructors manage their students' progress, schedule lessons, and track payments. It offers a drawing pad for demonstrating maneuvers and syncs data across devices for offline use. Features include preset and custom topics for progress evaluation and Siri shortcuts for efficiency.

**Highlights:** Learner progress tracking with visual scales, Lesson scheduling and payment tracking, Drawing pad for maneuver demonstration, Cross-device syncing and offline access, Preset and custom topic management, Student dashboard with test countdowns, Siri and Shortcuts integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instructor Pro (Weekly) | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Instructor Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Instructor Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $19.99 | one-time |
| Instructor Pro (Lifetime) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Public Finance free?

Public Finance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instructor free?

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

### Do Public Finance or Instructor have ads?

Neither Public Finance nor Instructor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Public Finance or Instructor?

Public Finance ships an update every 4 months, and Instructor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Public Finance was updated on November 6, 2026 and Instructor on November 6, 2026.

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