More and more candidates are using apps or websites to practice theory driving licence B in Belgium. This makes sense: you can practice anywhere, repeat daily, and get instant feedback. But not all tools are equally good. Some contain questions that are too simple, others do not offer a time limit or provide no explanations for mistakes.
In this article, we compare the most commonly used apps and websites for theory driving licence B in Belgium based on specific criteria: GOCA exam level, time limit, error analysis, hazard perception test, and price.
What makes a good theory app for Belgium? The Belgian driving licence B theory exam consists of 50 questions at 15 seconds per question. Serious offences cost 5 points per mistake. Two serious mistakes = immediate deferral. A good app simulates this exactly — including the time limit, point system, and GOCA exam level. Anyone practicing with an app that doesn't do this is preparing for the wrong exam. |
Comparison table: apps and websites driving licence B Belgium
We compare the most used tools based on 7 specific criteria:
Criterion | iTheorie / Gratis RO | RAPP |
GOCA exam level questions | Yes (2026 catalogue) | Yes |
Time limit 15 sec/question | No | Yes |
Serious offences separately | No | Yes (5-point system) |
Error analysis by topic | Limited | Fully automatic |
Hazard perception test | No | Yes (1 free) |
Advertising | Yes (iTheorie free) | No |
Price | Free / paid (iTheorie) | Free / 9.99 for 14 days |
Detailed discussion per app and website
1. iTheorie Belgium (iOS and Android)
Platform: iOS and Android Price: Free with ads / paid without Strengths • Large question bank with 2026 catalogue from traffic authorities • Available in Dutch and French • Available offline — even without an internet connection • Exam simulations included • Index card system for difficult questions Weaknesses • Ads appear during mock exams — breaks concentration (most frequently mentioned complaint in app store reviews) • No 15-second time limit per question — unrealistic • No separate system for serious offences (5 points per mistake) • Sometimes poor translations (mentioned in App Store reviews) • No hazard perception test Verdict: Good as a starting point for the theory, but doesn't simulate the real GOCA exam correctly due to the lack of a time limit and ads during exams. Those who actually want to pass the first time need more. |
2. Gratis Rijbewijs Online (gratisrijbewijsonline.be)
Platform: Website (browser) — desktop and mobile Price: Completely free Strengths • Completely free without registration • Real practice questions and mock exams for licences A, B, AM, and C • No ads • Widely used as a free reference in Belgium Weaknesses • No time limit per question — unrealistic for the real exam • Limited explanation of mistakes • No error analysis by topic • No hazard perception test • No learning coach or adaptive system • Not optimised for mobile use Verdict: Useful for an initial introduction to the exam questions. But too limited for serious preparation: no time limit, no error analysis, no serious offences. |
3. RAPP (rapp-app.com)
Platform: Web platform — mobile, tablet, and desktop via browser Price: Get started for free / 9.99 for 14 days of full access Strengths • Mock exams at exact GOCA exam level: 50 questions, 15 seconds per question • Serious offences correctly detected with 5-point system • Automatic error analysis by topic and by chapter • Hazard perception test included — mandatory in Flanders for the practical exam • Smart learning coach that adjusts practice sessions based on weakest points • No ads — even in mock exams • No subscription: one-off payment of 9.99 for 14 days • 98% pass rate among RAPP users vs 55-65% national average Weaknesses • No offline mode — requires internet connection • No native app — works via browser (no download) Verdict: The most complete preparation for the real Belgian GOCA driving licence B exam. The only platform with time limit, serious offences, hazard perception test, and error analysis by topic in one package. |
Checklist: what should a good theory app satisfy?
Use these criteria to evaluate any app yourself:
• GOCA exam level: Are the questions as difficult as on the real exam? Situational questions, sub-signs, combined questions?
• Time limit: Does the app simulate the 15 seconds per question of the real exam? Without a time limit, you aren’t practicing for the real situation.
• Serious offences: Are serious offences flagged separately? Do you know which mistakes cost 5 points and lead directly to a deferral?
• Error analysis: Does the app explain each mistake? Can you see where your weakest areas are, topic by topic?
• Hazard perception test: Is the hazard perception test included? In Flanders and Brussels, this is compulsory for the practical exam.
• Up-to-date content: Are the questions updated for 2026? Are regional differences correct (Brussels 30 km/h, Wallonia 90 km/h)?
• No ads: Do ads interrupt your mock exams? This breaks concentration and does not provide a realistic exam feel.
Theory book + app: the strongest combination A theory book is strong for understanding rules and the basic structure of the highway code. An app is strong for practicing and testing under time pressure. The most effective preparation combines both: first understand the rules via theory, then practice daily via an app at GOCA exam level. Anyone who only learns from a book misses the exam stress. Anyone who only uses the app without understanding, memorises answers without insight. |
Free vs paid: is it worth it?
Free apps are a good start but have structural limitations. The most impactful are: no time limit (the real exam has 15 seconds per question), no distinction between minor/serious mistakes, and no error analysis by topic.
Cost | What you get | Ideal for |
Free (iTheorie, Gratis RO) | Broad question bank, no time limit, limited explanations | First acquaintance, zero budget |
9.99 / 14 days (RAPP Premium) | GOCA-level, 15 sec/question, serious offences, HPT, learning coach | Serious preparation, passing first time |
By comparison: the theory exam costs 19 euros per attempt. After 2 failures, compulsory driving school lessons are required (averaging 150-250 euros extra). Anyone who avoids an extra attempt has already earned back RAPP Premium.
Start for free with RAPP RAPP is the only Belgian learning platform for driving licence B with mock exams at 15 seconds, correct points system for serious offences, hazard perception test, and automatic error analysis per topic. Get started for free, 9.99 for 14 days' full access. No subscription. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the best app to practice driving licence B theory in Belgium? That depends on your goal. For an initial look, iTheorie or Gratis Rijbewijs Online are free and contain the basic questions. For serious preparation for the real GOCA exam, RAPP is the strongest choice: mock exams at 15 seconds, correct point system for serious offences, hazard perception test, and error analysis by topic. |
Is iTheorie good for the Belgian theory exam? iTheorie contains the 2026 catalogue of questions and is free, but lacks two crucial elements: there is no 15-second time limit per question and ads interrupt mock exams. This does not provide a realistic exam feel. |
Are free theory apps enough to pass? As a starting point: yes. As complete preparation: no. Free apps usually miss the 15-second time limit, the distinction between minor and serious offences (5 points) and error analysis by topic. These three elements are crucial for the real GOCA exam. |
Is there an app that includes the hazard perception test? RAPP contains the hazard perception test: 1 free test with every account, more with Premium. The hazard perception test is mandatory in Flanders and Brussels for the practical exam. iTheorie and Gratis Rijbewijs Online do not contain a hazard perception test. |
Do I need an app or is a theory book enough? A theory book is strong for understanding rules. An app is strong for practicing and testing under time pressure. The most effective approach combines both: understand the theory via book, then practice daily via an app at GOCA exam level. |
Is RAPP an app or a website? RAPP is a web platform that works fully via your browser on mobile, tablet, and computer. No download is necessary. RAPP does not have a native iOS or Android app, but works via any browser on all devices. |
Which app is recommended for Dutch-speaking candidates in Belgium? iTheorie and RAPP are both available in Dutch. iTheorie is free but lacks time limits and error analysis. RAPP is the most complete for GOCA-focused preparation: 15 seconds per question, serious offences and hazard perception test included. |
Conclusion
The best app to practice driving licence B theory in Belgium depends on what you are looking for. For an initial look, free tools like iTheorie or Gratis Rijbewijs Online are a good start. For serious preparation that truly matches the GOCA exam — with time limits, correct scoring system, and hazard perception test — RAPP is the most complete choice.
Remember: the theory exam costs 19 euros per attempt. The best investment is preparation that ensures you don't have to go more than once.
See also
• Practicing theory driving licence B in Belgium: the best approach to pass first time
• How many mistakes can you make on the driving licence B theory exam?
Written by Daan Van Isterdael, co-founder of RAPP. He built the platform that helps more than 10,000 Belgian candidates pass their driving licence test.