LessonBuddy
LessonBuddy brings driving instructors’ diaries, pupils, payments, progress and routes together in an app for independent UK ADIs and PDIs, driving schools a…
What LessonBuddy is
LessonBuddy brings driving instructors’ diaries, pupils, payments, progress and routes together in an app for independent UK ADIs and PDIs, driving schools and their teams. Instructors can set working hours, publish bookable diary gaps, collect pupil availability and automate lesson and payment reminders. Teaching tools include a five-level skills matrix, shared reflection logs, DL25-style fault records and built-in lesson guides. Instructors can record practice drives, browse test-centre routes and track pupil route attempts, with Android Auto supported on compatible systems. Pupils can buy lesson credit through Stripe using supported cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay after Stripe is configured. Calendar Sync supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through iCloud, with external events shown as view-only. Pupil and optional parent access is included at no extra cost. LessonBuddy runs on Android and iOS. Qualified ADIs receive 60 days free, while trainee PDIs may receive up to six months free. Monthly costs £9.99 a month; Annual costs £89.99 a year. Both paid options include unlimited pupils and lessons.
Good
- Combines diaries, pupils, payments and routes
- Five-level skills matrix
- Automated lesson and payment reminders
- Supports Apple Pay and Google Pay
- Unlimited pupils and lessons
Watch out
- External calendar events are view-only
- Stripe setup is required for pupil payments
- Android Auto requires a compatible system
Who it suits
LessonBuddy suits UK driving instructors, trainees and driving schools managing schedules, pupil progress, routes and payments. It is designed for teams as well as independent instructors.
Verdict
LessonBuddy covers administrative and teaching workflows in one mobile app for UK driving instruction. Its trials and unlimited pupil and lesson allowances make the plan structure easy to assess.
Plans and prices
From LessonBuddy's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly | £9.99 a month | Unlimited pupils and lessons · Every core feature included · Cancel anytime · Monthly |
| Annual | £89.99 a year | Unlimited pupils and lessons · Every core feature included · Save £29.89 each year · Yearly |
The facts
Each one read from LessonBuddy's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Calendar integrations
- Calendar Sync supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through iCloud; external events appear in LessonBuddy as view-only.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- The privacy policy says some providers may process information outside the UK and that recognised safeguards are used where required for transfers.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The service is built for independent UK ADIs and PDIs, as well as driving schools and their teams.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Payments
- Pupils can purchase lesson credit through Stripe using supported cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay after the instructor sets up Stripe.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Pupil and parent access
- Pupil and optional parent access is included with the instructor’s plan at no extra cost.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LessonBuddy brings driving instructors’ diaries, pupils, payments, progress and routes together in one app.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Routes
- Instructors can record practice drives, browse test-centre routes and track pupil route attempts; Android Auto is supported on compatible systems.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Instructors can set working hours, publish bookable diary gaps, collect pupil availability and automate lesson and payment reminders.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says LessonBuddy uses encrypted connections, access controls, secure cloud infrastructure and monitoring, and does not sell personal information.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact support in the app, browse built-in help guides or email [email protected].checked 9 Oct 2026
- Teaching tools
- Teaching features include a five-level skills matrix, shared reflection logs, DL25-style fault records and built-in lesson guides.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial and limits
- Qualified ADIs get 60 days free and trainee PDIs can get up to six months free; no payment card is required to start, and both paid options include unlimited pupils and lessons.checked 9 Oct 2026
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