Comparison

CDL Study Buddy vs CDL Audible

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

Head to head
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
Read full description

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 Audible

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) knowledge test with narrated lessons and practice exams. Study hands-free, offline, and track your progress to pass your DMV exam.

Highlights
  • Narrated CDL lessons
  • Hands-free study mode
  • Offline access
  • Real practice exams
  • Unlimited quizzes
  • Progress tracking
  • Missed-question review
Features
Read full description

Pass your CDL knowledge test the way real drivers actually study for it — narrated, hands-free, and built around the exact tests the DMV gives you. CDL Audible turns the commercial driver's license course into something you can listen to. Every lesson is narrated start to finish, so you can study in the cab, on a walk, or anywhere sitting down with a book isn't practical. WHAT'S INSIDE • General Knowledge, Air Brakes, and Combination Vehicles — the core tests every CDL applicant needs • Full narration of every lesson, not just summaries • Real practice exams matched to actual DMV question counts and passing scores (50 questions/80% for General Knowledge, 25/80% for Air Brakes, 20/80% for Combination Vehicles) • Unlimited practice quizzes with instant feedback and explanations • Missed-question review that links straight back to the lesson that covers it • Progress tracking across every topic, so you know what's actually ready • Class B and C drivers can turn off Air Brakes and Combination Vehicles if they don't apply STUDY YOUR WAY Read at your own pace, or switch to listener mode and let CDL Audible narrate while you drive, walk, or wait. Adjustable playback speed, lock-screen controls, and background playback mean the lesson keeps going even when your phone doesn't have your full attention. NO SIGNAL, NO PROBLEM Every lesson and all nine hours of narration are built into the app — nothing to download, no account to make, and no connection needed. Made for studying where cell service doesn't reach. FREE TO START The app is free, and it opens with a 10-minute trial of everything, no card needed. Reading the lessons, every quiz, and every practice exam stay free and unlimited after that, with no cap on retakes. PLANS • Reading Mode — $9.99 every 3 months: every lesson to read, every quiz and practice exam in full, progress tracking, and a 60-second narration preview of each lesson. Supported by ads. • Audible Mode — $19.99 every 3 months: everything in Reading Mode, plus complete narration of all 93 lessons, hands-free spoken quizzes, the repeat-lesson loop, lock-screen and background playback — and no ads anywhere. You can move from Reading Mode up to Audible Mode at any time, and cancel either one whenever you like. Whether you're chasing your Class A, B, or C license, CDL Audible is built to get you into the truck faster. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Each plan renews automatically every 3 months unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel any time in your Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.earnack.com/cdl-audible/privacy

Screenshots

CDL Study Buddy4 screens
CDL Audible4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CDL Audible at 100% against CDL Study Buddy's 56%. CDL Audible also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3). CDL Study Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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 Audible sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 3 months. CDL Study Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDL Audible holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Study Buddy has 29 ratings behind it against 2, 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 Audible's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 2 level
CDL Study Buddy versus CDL Audible: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL Study BuddyCDL Audible
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (29 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings29 — better2
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB197 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJack MahanaEarnAck LLC

Customer experience

CDL Study Buddy

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

CDL Audible

All ratings1 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

2 purchases

CDL Audible

Subscriptions2
  • Reading Mode$9.993 Months
  • Audible Mode$19.993 Months

Questions

Is CDL Study Buddy free?
CDL Study Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDL Audible free?
CDL Audible is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CDL Study Buddy or CDL Audible?
CDL Audible is rated higher. CDL Study Buddy averages 3.3 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while CDL Audible averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do CDL Study Buddy or CDL Audible have ads?
CDL Audible shows ads; CDL Study Buddy does not.

Other comparisons