The Top 10 Driving Theory Test Apps for Android & iPhone

You’ve bought your learner driver insurance, you’ve had lots of lessons, and now you are ready to get serious about your test. Most households have a dog-eared copy of a driving theory test guide sitting on a shelf somewhere. While these may have been the only way to pass your test in days gone by, there are more ways to help you get that driving licence today.

Best Apps for Learner Drivers

There is an app for everything these days, and driving tests are no different. In fact, taking advantage of one of the many theory test apps out there has a clear advantage over using a book, as many apps are regularly updated.

This keeps you abreast of the most recent changes to the test, and keeps you up to date on current best practice. Some apps offer hazard perception questions as well, so you’re ready for both exams.

To make sure you find the right driving theory test app for you, whether you’re on Android or iPhone, we’ve compiled a list of the most highly rated so you can have a great chance of passing on your first try.

Ratings and prices correct as at July 2017

1. Official DVSA Complete Theory Test Kit

Developer: The Stationery Office Limited
Compatibility: Android & iOS
Price: £4.99
Rating: Android 4.4, iOS 4.6
About: This is the only officially licensed app from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. As it’s from the people who write the tests, the app is a popular one with learner drivers. There is also a Highway Code companion app and one for the hazard perception test, so you’re fully prepared.

2. AA Theory Test for Car Drivers by Abel Learning

Developer: Abel Learning Limited
Compatibility: Android & iOS
Price: iOS £3.99, Android £2.99
Rating: Android 3.7, iOS 4.1
About: This app has nearly a thousand practice questions, and lets you either read through them or sit them in a practice test.

3. Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit

Developer: Focus Multimedia
Compatibility: Android & iOS
Price: £4.99
Rating: Android 4.7, iOS 4.7
About: One of the most popular and best-reviewed driving test apps, it is fully updated with the theory test as of 2017. It also provides a progress monitor to let you understand the areas that you need to work on.

4. Theory Test Pro: Hazard Perception & Driving Test

Developer: Well Informed Limited
Compatibility: Android & iOS
Price: £4.99 in-app purchase for full content
Rating: Android 4, iOS 3.2
About: Containing both theory and hazard perception questions, this app aims to assist with both. The hazard perception section contains video footage to give you a clear idea of what to look out for.

5. Driving Theory Test Genius UK

Developer: Elegant E-Learning
Compatibility: Android & iOS
Price: Free
Rating: Android 4.9, iOS 4.9
About: Completely free and ad supported, this app claims to be as close to the real thing as possible. It also works offline, letting you practice on the tube or when you’re out of signal.

6. Theory Test and Hazard Perception Pro

Developer: Deep River Development
Compatibility: Android & iOS
Price: iOS £3.99, Android £2.99
Rating: Android 4.7, iOS 4.7
About: Containing the official questions from the DVSA this app also has a voice over function letting you listen to the questions. There is also a free version that lets you try out two topics and see if the user interface is for you.

7. Driving Theory Test Free UK

Developer: Vialsoft
Compatibility: Android only
Price: £1.99 per in-app purchase
Rating: Android 4
About: The app boasts an intelligent learning system that identifies the areas you are performing the most poorly on and selects topics in the mock test that you should work on.

8. FREE Car Theory Test 2017 UK

Developer: Altrone Ltd
Compatibility: Android only
Price: £2.19 per item
Rating: Android 4.4
About: This theory test app has a colourful and intuitive interface that lets you dip in and out easily and take practice tests on the go.

9. Driving Theory Test UK

Developer: CoCo E-Learning
Compatibility: Android only
Price: Free
Rating: Android 5
About: This free app is among the simplest available. The no-frills interface lets you access the 800 up-to-date practice questions easily and without fuss.

10. Driving Theory Test 2017 for Car Drivers

Developer: Quantech
Compatibility: iOS only
Price: £1.99
Rating: iOS n/a
About: This app contains condensed study guides to save you from reading the entire Highway Code. There are also comprehensive tests to let you practice what you’ve learned.

Regardless of which app you choose, the same rules apply as learning the old-fashioned way – practice makes perfect. All these apps can help you pass; but they need a little hard work too. Once you feel you’re ready, find out how to prepare for the driving theory test. Good luck!

Ratings and prices correct as at July 2017