Best app for the Life in the UK test: how to choose one
Updated · Rules and fees can change, so always check GOV.UK
There are dozens of Life in the UK test apps, and many look the same in the store. These checks help you pick one that will actually get you ready. We make one of these apps, so we say plainly below how ours answers each point.
What to check before you choose
- It is based on the 3rd edition of the official handbook. Apps built on older editions teach facts the test no longer asks about.
- Every question has an explanation. Seeing only "right" or "wrong" does not help you remember the answer next time.
- The mock tests work like the real test: 24 questions, 45 minutes, 18 to pass, marked only when you finish.
- It shows your results by chapter, so you know what to study next.
- It has study notes or flashcards as well as questions, so you can learn a topic before you are tested on it.
- It is clear about what is free and what a paid plan costs before you start, and a subscription is easy to cancel.
- It does not claim to have the real test questions. The real questions are not published.
- It has been updated recently. Check the date of the last update in the store.
Free or paid?
Free apps are usually paid for by adverts, and some have small question banks that repeat quickly. Paid apps often let you try some questions and a mock test first. Try the free part before you pay, and work out the full cost: a weekly plan is cheap for a short burst of study, and a one-off payment is better value if you will study for a month or more.
Compare the cost with the test itself. Each attempt costs £50 at the time of writing, so an app that helps you pass first time pays for itself.
How our app answers these checks
Our iPhone and iPad app is called Practice: Life in UK Test 2026. It has the same questions and tests as this website.
- Written from the 3rd edition of the official handbook, with original questions.
- More than 450 questions, each with a clear explanation.
- Full mock tests of 24 questions in 45 minutes, with your result by chapter and a review of every answer.
- Study notes and flashcards for every chapter.
- Explanations and notes in Hindi, Urdu and Traditional Chinese as well as English.
- Free to start, with no adverts. Full Access is a weekly or monthly plan you can cancel at any time, or a one-off lifetime payment.
Do I need an app at all?
No. You can pass with the official handbook and practice in a browser. An app helps most if you study in short sessions, for example on the bus or in a lunch break, because it keeps your progress and picks up where you stopped.
Questions people ask
What is the best app for the Life in the UK test?
The best one for you is based on the 3rd edition handbook, explains every answer, has mock tests that work like the real test, and is clear about its price. Try the free part of two or three before you pay for one.
Is there an official Life in the UK test app?
The publisher of the official handbook sells official study materials, which GOV.UK links to. Most apps in the stores, including ours, are independent and not connected to the government.
Are free Life in the UK test apps good enough?
Some are. Check that the questions come from the 3rd edition handbook, that answers are explained, and that there are enough different questions to cover all five chapters.
Can I practise without downloading an app?
Yes. You can practise questions and take mock tests on this website in any browser.
Pass first time
Practise free questions and take a timed 24-question mock test.
Life in the UK Questions is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration or any part of the UK Government. All practice questions are original and are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). They are not the questions used in the real test.