Evidence checked
A free-to-start official-clip app versus a guided web course. Compare current price, study content, learning tools and the trade-offs that can actually change your decision.
Our verdict
The RAC app is a strong low-cost choice if you want official clips, five licence categories and offline study. Drivings is stronger on narrated chapters, a larger published real-world hazard library, a web study plan and a conditional pass-or-refund.
At a glance
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Decision guide
Start with the constraint that matters most to your study routine.
The current listing advertises 770 licensed questions, all 36 DVSA-licensed CGI clips, and car, motorcycle, LGV/PCV and ADI coverage, plus offline use.
RAC is the stronger official-clip, multi-category app
The listing shows £4.99 in-app items and says you subscribe to unlock the full bank, but it does not state the subscription period. That period is not guessed here.
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RAC lists question voiceover and 35 tutor videos. Drivings publishes full narrated chapters, a web plan and a conditional pass-or-refund.
Drivings is the more complete guided course
Feature by feature
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| What to compare | Drivings | RAC |
|---|---|---|
| Study content | ||
Question bank A licensed bank across categories is useful if you are not only taking the car test. | 800+ test-style questions The published UK car bank is mapped to the current syllabus with explanations.[2] | 770 licensed questions The App Store listing says the app includes over 770 DVSA-licensed theory questions.[4] |
Hazard perception Official CGI clips and real-world clips train slightly different recognition habits. | 100+ real-world clips Timing feedback uses the test’s 0–5 scoring model.[1] | 36 official CGI clips The listing says you can practise all 36 DVSA-licensed CGI clips, plus bonus clips with cheat detection. A separate £0.99 hazard-perception IAP is also listed.[4] |
Extra learning formats Video lessons and sign quizzes can help, but they are not the same as narrated chapters. | Full narrated chapters Every chapter is available as end-to-end audio.[1] | Tutor videos and sign quiz The 2026 listing advertises 35 RAC tutor videos, a 150+ road-sign quiz and English question voiceover. Full narrated theory chapters are not advertised.[4] |
| Access and value | ||
Offline study A downloaded app remains usable without mobile data. | Connection required The current learning service loads content online.[1] | Works offline after download The listing says no internet connection is required once the app has downloaded.[4] |
Supported UK categories Both products now cover the main UK theory-test categories; the difference is the rest of the course. | Car, motorcycle, LGV, PCV and ADI The listing says the 4-in-1 app covers those categories.[4] | |
Published pricing A listed IAP price is not the same as a confirmed billing period. | £69.99/year or £2.99/week Annual includes a 7-day trial; weekly is charged immediately.[1] | Free start; £4.99 IAP, period unconfirmed The listing shows £4.99 DVSA-licensed theory IAPs and says you subscribe to unlock the full bank. The subscription period is not stated on the listing checked on 20 August 2026.[4] |
Pass guarantee Marketing claims and contractual refunds are different things. | Conditional pass-or-refund Requires the specified course and practice completion before the first attempt.[1] | No pass guarantee listed The current iOS listing does not advertise a money-back pass guarantee.[4] |
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