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LessonBuddy
What LessonBuddy is
LessonBuddy is an app for bringing driving-instruction administration into one place. It combines instructor diaries, pupil records, payments, progress tracking and routes for independent UK ADIs and PDIs, driving schools and their teams. Instructors can set working hours, publish bookable gaps, collect pupil availability, and send automated 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 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 setup. Calendar Sync works with Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through iCloud; outside events are view-only. Pupil and optional parent access is included. LessonBuddy runs on Android and iOS, offers a free trial, and paid plans include unlimited pupils and lessons.
Who it suits
It suits UK independent driving instructors, trainee instructors, driving schools and their teams. The included pupil and optional parent access also supports shared progress and scheduling.
What it does well
- Diary gaps and pupil availability tools
- Five-level skills matrix and reflection logs
- Route recording and test-centre browsing
- Stripe, Apple Pay and Google Pay support
- Unlimited pupils and lessons on paid plans
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid plans start at £9.99 per month
- Calendar events from outside services are view-only
Limits
Qualified ADIs get 60 days free, while trainee PDIs can get up to six months free. Paid plans include unlimited pupils and lessons; external calendar events remain view-only.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Annual | Yearly · Unlimited pupils and lessons · Every core feature included · Save £29.89 each year | £89.99 a year |
| Monthly | Monthly · Unlimited pupils and lessons · Every core feature included · Cancel anytime | £9.99 a month |
As lessonbuddy.co.uk lists them, read 9 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the LessonBuddy website on an iOS or Android device
- Start the 60-day ADI trial or eligible PDI trial of up to six months
- Set working hours and publish bookable diary gaps
- Configure Stripe for pupil lesson-credit payments
- Connect Google Calendar or Apple Calendar through iCloud
Verdict
LessonBuddy combines scheduling, teaching records, routes, payments and progress in Android and iOS apps. Its free trial and unlimited-pupil paid plans may fit instructors who want these functions together.
Questions
How much does LessonBuddy cost?
Monthly is £9.99 per month. Annual is £89.99 per year.
Is there a free trial?
Qualified ADIs get 60 days free, and trainee PDIs can get up to six months free. No payment card is required to start.
Which platforms are supported?
LessonBuddy is available on iOS and Android.
Are pupils and parents included?
Pupil access and optional parent access are included with the instructor’s plan at no extra cost.
Which calendars can it connect?
Calendar Sync supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through iCloud. External events appear in LessonBuddy as view-only.
What payment methods can pupils use?
After the instructor sets up Stripe, pupils can purchase lesson credit with supported cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Facts from LessonBuddy's own pages
- Calendar integrations
- Calendar Sync supports Google Calendar and Apple Calendar through iCloud; external events appear in LessonBuddy as view-only. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 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. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The service is built for independent UK ADIs and PDIs, as well as driving schools and their teams. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 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. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Pupil and parent access
- Pupil and optional parent access is included with the instructor’s plan at no extra cost. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LessonBuddy brings driving instructors’ diaries, pupils, payments, progress and routes together in one app. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 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. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Instructors can set working hours, publish bookable diary gaps, collect pupil availability and automate lesson and payment reminders. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 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. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users can contact support in the app, browse built-in help guides or email [email protected]. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 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. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
- 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. · lessonbuddy.co.uk, 9 Oct 2026
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