Which theory test apps are actually free? What you get before the paywall
Updated •6 min read
The only fully free official practice is on gov.uk: free car mock tests and 3 free hazard perception clips. Most theory test apps are free to download but sell the full question bank, hazard clips or both, and most App Store listings do not say how much you get free.
We checked each app's own UK App Store listing on 25 October 2026, and quote only what the listing says. Prices and free limits change, so check the listing again before you download.
The free official option
gov.uk's practice theory test lets you take free mock tests for cars and practise with 3 hazard perception clips for free. Its questions and clips are not used in the real test, but are based on the same topics and show how the test works.
The Highway Code is free to read on gov.uk. The multiple-choice questions are based on it, Know your traffic signs, and Driving - the essential skills (gov.uk: revision and practice).
What each app's listing says (checked 25 October 2026)
Prices are from the Apple App Store (UK). "Free" means free to download. Each name links to the listing we read.
| App (developer) | Price to download | What the listing says is free | Paid options on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official DVSA Theory Test Kit (TSO) | £5.49 | Paid app; it includes a free copy of the Official Highway Code | In-app purchases include Driving essential skills, £4.99 |
| Official DVSA Hazard Perception (TSO) | £2.99 | Paid app | None listed |
| Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit (Driving Test Success) | £5.99 | Paid app; a 3-day trial of its practical lesson videos | Subscriptions for practical driving lesson videos |
| Driving Theory Test Kit, RAC (RAC Motoring Services) | Free | "A sample" of questions; it does not say how many | Subscription to unlock the full question bank; in-app purchases from £0.99 |
| Driving Theory Test Kit 4 in 1 (Theory Test Revolution) | Free | Does not say how much is free; the full version needs a subscription | Subscriptions with a free trial |
| Driving Test Theory Kit 2026 (RAY APP) | Free | Does not say how much is free | Weekly subscription £2.99, monthly £6.99, and a 3-day Premium trial |
| Zutobi (Zutobi AB) | Free | Does not say how much is free | Zutobi Plus subscription, listed from £4.49 to £12.99 |
| Driving Theory by James May (Splink Industries) | Free | Does not say how much is free | One Month Access subscription, £4.99, for the full question bank and hazard clips |
| Theory Test Pro (Well Informed) | Free | Does not say how much is free | Unlock Everything, £4.99 |
Where a listing shows several prices for the same plan, we give the first one shown or the range. The App Store does not say which period each price covers, so open the purchase screen before you pay.
What the table tells you
- Three apps cost money upfront. Both official DVSA apps and the 4 in 1 Kit from Driving Test Success have a download price. You know the cost before you start.
- Six are free to download and sell the rest inside the app. Only one of those listings, RAC, describes what is free, and it says "a sample" rather than a number.
- Subscriptions renew. Several listings say the subscription renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the period ends. You manage this in your App Store account settings.
How to check before you pay
- Open the in-app purchases list on the store page. It shows every price the app can charge.
- Look for "renews" or "subscription". If it renews, put the end date in your calendar.
- Count what you can do free on day one. Answer ten questions and see whether a paywall appears.
- Check hazard perception separately. You must pass both parts (gov.uk: theory test), and some apps sell clips separately.
For a wider comparison of books, kits and apps, see theory test apps compared. For whether free practice is enough on its own, see free theory test practice.
What is free on theorytest.ai
theorytest.ai is a web-based UK car theory test practice site, independent and not affiliated with the DVSA. These are our own limits, in full:
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free | £0 | A 10-question diagnostic with no account needed (one a day once you sign in). With a free account, a daily review session and a preview of the Highway Code rule pages. |
| Monthly Premium | £6.99 a month, cancel any time | Unlimited diagnostic and practice tests, full mock tests, short topic sessions, wrong answers repeated, a study plan, progress charts and full Highway Code access. |
| Lifetime Access | £12.99, paid once | The same as Monthly Premium, with no monthly charge. |
Full 50-question practice tests are part of Premium, not the free plan. theorytest.ai does not offer hazard perception clips at the moment, so use the gov.uk free clips or an app that has them for that part. Our hazard perception scoring guide explains how clicks are scored.
Start free
See what the free plan covers before you decide anything. Take the free 10-question theorytest.ai diagnostic: no payment and no account, and it shows which topics to work on first.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a completely free theory test app?
gov.uk's free practice test is fully free, with car mock tests and 3 hazard perception clips. Most apps we checked are free to download but charge for the full content.
Is the official DVSA theory test app free?
No. On 25 October 2026 the Official DVSA Theory Test Kit cost £5.49 on the UK App Store, and the DVSA Hazard Perception app cost £2.99.
How many free questions do theory test apps give you?
Most App Store listings we checked do not say. RAC's listing says you can practise "a sample" of questions free.
What is free on theorytest.ai?
A 10-question diagnostic with no account (one a day once signed in), plus a daily review session and a Highway Code preview with a free account. Premium is £6.99 a month or £12.99 once.