# California DMV - Permit test — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of California DMV by Driver-Start.Com, rated 4.80/5 from 487 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-dmv-permit-test/id1038695820/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/california-dmv-permit-test/id1038695820.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 405 · 4★ 66 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 8 ## What do users think of California DMV? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 👍 Helpful for studying - 👍 Questions similar to test - 👍 Good for last-minute review - 👍 User-friendly interface - 👍 Clear pictures and answers - 👍 Efficient and up-to-date - 👍 Helped pass test multiple times - 👍 Better than other apps **Cons** - 😠 Obnoxious ads - 😠 Frequent ads interrupt learning - 😠 Ads after every question - 😠 Full-screen ads after purchase - 😠 Many questions not on actual test - 😠 Topics not covered in app - 😠 Inaccurate question pool **Commonly reported bugs** - App freezes after questions - App freezes after every question - Purchase for ad removal not working **Most requested features** - Reduce advertising - Reference sections of the book ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 4/5 — Great *2017-07-26, version 2.6.2* Clear to understand ### 5/5 — Great app! *2017-05-15, version 2.6.2* Great app! ### 5/5 — Dmv *2016-12-28* K buena técnica ya aprendí todo gracias app ### 5/5 — The app works *2016-12-28, version 2.4.4* The flash cards really helped I passed my written test after studying on the app for two months ### 5/5 — yeah *2016-11-23, version 2.4.4* cool ### 4/5 — Nice *2016-01-30, version 1.1.6* This app is really helping me I hope I can pass the written test I really like it hope ya all past good luck 😁 ### 5/5 — tomorrow *2015-12-18, version 1.1.6* my test is tomorrow. this app reviews the info in the manual to broaden your knowledge. i am 75 and hope i pass. this app is good for last minute review because it is very current. i do not want to pass if i am not a safe driver. i use this app to test myself and find it so helpfull. good luck everyone who is taking the tesy ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Continued to freeze up *2026-03-27, version 2.9.42* The app had wonderful information and helped me study. However, the ads were incredibly obnoxious so I bought no full screen ads. The purchase went through but the app still gave me ads. Also, it would freeze after every question and not allow me to move on regardless of my internet connection. ### 1/5 — don’t waste your time *2024-04-29, version 2.9.42* Had little to none of the test questions, don’t waste your time ### 1/5 — Worst App Ever *2023-06-23, version 2.9.42* About 3 out of the 331 questions were on the test. I studied this app and knew it like the back of my hand, yet I still failed my test because almost none of the questions were on it. Definitely don’t recommend. ### 1/5 — Basic Things *2021-11-30, version 2.9.42* i still failed my permit test cause 90% of these questions arent on the actual test ### 1/5 — Literally useless *2020-03-05, version 2.9.42* None of the questions they give you are actually on the test their is no point in using this. ### 1/5 — Awful app. *2019-01-02* This app have to many advertising. After each 2 question in the test, you will get video a banner. ### 1/5 — Ads make it impossible to learn *2017-09-30, version 2.6.2* This is a great app. It's just a lot of ads that distract you a bunch. It makes it almost impossible to learn when you have an ad every 2 swipes.. ### 2/5 — Do not get fooled *2021-09-24, version 2.9.42* I did test upon test, until i would always score 100%, Most of the question at the DMV were NOT part, like seriously NOT part of what I had prepared on here ... I mean, many topics are NOT EVEN COVERED IN THIS APP... I learned that the hard way.... ### 3/5 — Great Study Tool! *2022-03-30, version 2.9.42* This is an awesome tool for studying, with clear pictures, questions, and answers!! But the adds... are the problem. ### 4/5 — Great *2018-04-28, version 2.9.0* This is a great way to test your knowledge regarding the California Driver’s Test. I would’ve given a 5 stars if the app would tell you or reference the section of the book. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Truly recommend it *2023-09-03, version 2.9.42* Easy to use and the test is like taking a class ### 5/5 — Mr *2023-09-03, version 2.9.42* I really enjoyed this test. Thanks ### 5/5 — Dear DMV: *2023-07-14, version 2.9.42* I appreciate the help the test provides but maybe you could cut back on the advertising! Thank you for the assistance. PrggySue ### 5/5 — Helped my pass twice *2023-04-17, version 2.9.42* I aced the test my first try with this app and again later when I renewed my license too late. Great app, really helpful! ### 5/5 — Very nice and helpful app *2022-09-11, version 2.9.42* Just need to pay 0.99$ to cancel ads. ### 5/5 — Awesome app! *2021-08-12, version 2.9.42* Helped me study for my permit test! Up to date and very efficient. The questions are the same ones that are on the test! good luck! ### 5/5 — DMV written test app *2019-01-08, version 2.9.0* So far so good , wish me luck 😍 -xochilt Valencia ### 5/5 — Better app than the rest *2018-08-04, version 2.9.0* All imma say is... it’s way better than the rest of the apps I’ve encountered. I also recommended others to use. ### 5/5 — The best *2017-10-18* The best way to get your permit. ### 5/5 — Great app! So user friendly! No ugly adds!! *2017-06-19, version 2.6.2* Great app! So user friendly! No ugly adds!! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-30.*