Comparison

CDL Study Buddy vs CDL Exam Prep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

CDL Study Buddy

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam with over 1,000 practice questions and access to all US CDL handbooks in PDF and audio formats. Includes instructional videos for key inspections.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ practice test questions
  • All US CDL handbooks (PDF)
  • CDL handbook audio versions
  • Instructional inspection videos
  • Translated to over 40 languages
Features
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After many request CDL Study Buddy is now available on the App Store!! CDL Study Buddy is made and owned by someone who has been driving trucks for over 20 years. I've taken everything that has ever helped me, my friends and even those I've chosen to teach how to drive, and then placed it into a simple to use lightweight app. And can be translated to over 40 languages. In addition to over 1,000 test questions, CDL Study Buddy also provides every CDL handbook throughout the United States in pdf, as well the the CDL handbook in audio so you can listen to it on the go!! And instructional videos that help guide you through every step of the pretrip inspection, air brake inspection, and even a DOT roadside inspection. One of the most common questions I receive is "Does your test cover the material for my state?". And the answer is yes it does, this is because every state in the United States uses the cdl handbook that is produced by American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA), and thus the reason you'll see something to the effects of "copyright, AAMVA" in your CDL handbook. So study with confidence and use my free app that has already helped over 60,000 people study for and pass their written test.

About

CDL Exam Prep

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License exam with over 1,500 updated questions covering all 50 states. Features smart learning analytics to identify weak areas and an exam simulator for realistic practice. Study offline and track your progress to pass on your first attempt.

Highlights
  • Over 1,500 updated DMV questions
  • State-specific content for all 50 states
  • Smart learning system for weak areas
  • Offline study access
  • Exam simulator with timed tests
  • Detailed explanations for answers
  • Progress tracking and analytics
Features
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Pass Your CDL Test on the First Try - Guaranteed! Ready to start your trucking career? CDL Prep 2025 is your complete study companion for acing the Commercial Driver's License exam. With the trucking industry offering over 237,600 job openings annually and median salaries exceeding $57,000, getting your CDL has never been more rewarding. Why Choose CDL Prep 2025? Our comprehensive app features over 1,500 real DMV questions updated daily from official 2025 CDL handbooks. We cover all 50 states with state-specific questions, ensuring you're prepared for your local exam. Our smart learning system uses advanced analytics to identify your weak areas, while offline access lets you study anywhere without internet. Join thousands of drivers who achieved a 99 percent pass rate on their first attempt. Complete CDL Test Coverage: General Knowledge - Master the fundamentals Air Brakes - Complete endorsement preparation Combination Vehicles - Class A certification Hazmat - Hazardous materials qualification Tanker - Tank vehicle endorsement Doubles/Triples - Multiple trailer training Passenger - Bus driver certification School Bus - Student transport endorsement Powerful Study Features: Practice Mode allows you to learn at your own pace with instant feedback on every answer. Our Exam Simulator provides timed tests that match the real DMV format exactly. Detailed explanations help you understand not just the correct answers, but why other options are wrong. Track your progress daily with our comprehensive analytics dashboard that automatically detects topics needing more work. Customizable study reminders keep you on track for test day success. What Successful Drivers Say: "Passed General Knowledge 100 percent, Air Brakes 95 percent on first try!" - Mike T. "The questions were exactly like the real test" - Sarah L. "Best CDL app - way better than expensive courses" - John D. Start Your High-Paying Career: The trucking industry desperately needs qualified drivers. With driver shortages exceeding 80,000 positions and companies actively recruiting nationwide, CDL holders are in massive demand. Starting salaries are highly competitive: Local delivery drivers earn $55,000 or more, regional route drivers make $65,000 and up, specialized hauling positions pay $75,000 plus, while hazmat and tanker drivers command $85,000 or higher. Free Features Include: Access to over 200 practice questions refreshed weekly, basic progress tracking to monitor your improvement, state selection tool for localized content, downloadable CDL manuals for offline reading, and current job market insights to plan your career. --LEGAL--- Terms of Use: https://icangarip.github.io/comptia-security-plus-policy/terms-of-service.md Privacy Policy: https://icangarip.github.io/comptia-security-plus-policy/privacy-policy.md Contact Us: https://icangarip.github.io/comptia-security-plus-policy/support

Screenshots

CDL Study Buddy4 screens
CDL Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CDL Exam Prep at 100% against CDL Study Buddy's 56%. CDL Exam Prep also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3). CDL Study Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (29 vs 5). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CDL Exam Prep sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CDL Study Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDL Exam Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Study Buddy has 29 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of CDL Study Buddy's written reviews are positive against 100% of CDL Exam Prep's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CDL Study Buddy versus CDL Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL Study BuddyCDL Exam Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (29 ratings)4.8 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better5
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJack MahanaCan Garip

Customer experience

CDL Study Buddy

All ratings29 ratings
Positive55.2%
Neutral10.3%
Negative34.5%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative37.5%

CDL Exam Prep

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CDL Study Buddy

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CDL Exam Prep

Subscriptions5
  • CDL WEEKLY3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • CDL MONTHLY3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • CDL MONTHLY1 Month trial$19.991 Month
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  • CDL MONTHLY$19.991 Month
  • CDL 6 MONTHS3 Days trial$39.996 Months

Questions

Is CDL Study Buddy free?
CDL Study Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDL Exam Prep free?
CDL Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CDL Study Buddy or CDL Exam Prep?
CDL Exam Prep is rated higher. CDL Study Buddy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while CDL Exam Prep averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.
Do CDL Study Buddy or CDL Exam Prep have ads?
Neither CDL Study Buddy nor CDL Exam Prep shows ads.

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