Official DVSA Theory Test Kit app review: worth £5.49? (2026)
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The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit app is worth its £5.49 price if you want questions from the test's official publisher, but one study source costs extra. Checked on the UK App Store listing on 27 October 2026.
| Official DVSA Theory Test Kit | |
|---|---|
| Price | £5.49 to download; in-app purchases listed |
| Free before paying | Paid app; includes a free copy of the Highway Code |
| Hazard clips | 36 interactive CGI clips, per the listing |
| Questions | Over 770 practice questions, from TSO, the DVSA's official publisher |
| Cancel / refund | One-off purchase; in-app purchases extra |
| theorytest.ai: price | £12.99 once, or £6.99 a month |
| theorytest.ai: free before paying | 10-question diagnostic, no account needed |
| theorytest.ai: hazard clips | Not offered at the moment; free clips are on gov.uk |
| theorytest.ai: questions | Independent; not DVSA-licensed or affiliated |
| theorytest.ai: cancel | Monthly plan: cancel any time |
What we checked
The Stationery Office's app had 15,643 UK ratings at 4.5 stars and was last updated on 18 August 2026 (version 6.14.4). Facts in the table come from the listing and Apple's public app lookup data, read on 27 October 2026. Prices, ratings and limits change, so check the listing again before you buy; the reviews are under Ratings and Reviews on that page. theorytest.ai is independent and not affiliated with the DVSA, and we do not claim DVSA-licensed questions.
Where Official DVSA Theory Test Kit is better
This is the app from the DVSA's official publisher. It has the official study material, 9 video case studies, a progress gauge and offline use, per its listing. No independent site, including ours, can claim that.
What reviewers complain about
Reviewers' own words from low-rated UK reviews we read on 25 October 2026:
on exam I seen questions almost 40- which I never seen in this app — Official DVSA Theory Test Kit, 20 August 2026 (App Store listing)
The Attitude study doesn't have anything in it on pelican or puffin crossings but then it comes up in the practice questions — Official DVSA Theory Test Kit, 31 May 2025 (App Store listing)
Most reviewers are not against paying. They are against not knowing the terms first, so read the purchase screen and the renewal terms before you pay. If you do subscribe, here is how to cancel a theory test app subscription.
Who should pick which
Pick the official app if you want the official publisher's questions and study text and prefer a one-off fee. Pick theorytest.ai if you want a free diagnostic first and topic-by-topic practice that repeats what you get wrong.
The real multiple-choice part has 50 questions with a pass mark of 43 (gov.uk), and gov.uk has a free practice test whichever app you choose. For every app side by side, see which theory test apps are actually free and theory test apps compared.
Before you pay for any theory test app
- Open the in-app purchases list on the store page and note every price.
- Check whether the purchase renews. If it does, set a reminder for the day before.
- Answer ten questions free and see whether a paywall appears.
- Check hazard perception separately, because you must pass both parts (gov.uk: theory test).
Try theorytest.ai free
Take the free 10-question diagnostic: no payment and no account, and it shows which topics to work on first. Our plans are on the pricing page.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Official DVSA Theory Test Kit free?
No. It cost £5.49 on the UK App Store on 27 October 2026, with in-app purchases.
Does it include hazard perception?
The listing says it has 36 interactive CGI hazard perception clips.
Is theorytest.ai the official app?
No. theorytest.ai is independent and not affiliated with the DVSA.