CDL Prep vs FirstAlt Driver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CDL Prep
Prepare for your Commercial Drivers License exams with a comprehensive question bank covering general knowledge and various endorsements. Practice with timed exams or instant feedback modes to identify areas for improvement.
- Over 500 practice questions
- Timed exam mode
- Endorsement topic exams
- Instant feedback in practice mode
- Randomized answer order
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CDL Prep is the best way to prepare for the Commercial Drivers License General Knowledge, and various endorsement exams. CDL Prep contains questions on the following topics: General Commercial, Air Brakes, Combinations, Hazmat, Passenger, Tanks, School Bus, and Doubles/Triples. Features: 1. Over 500 questions to practice with. 2. Exam Mode - 60 minutes to answer 50 randomly chosen questions, or 40 minutes to answer 20 to 30 questions on endorsement topics. At the end, review your score and any incorrect answers. 3. Practice Mode - Answer questions and receive instant feedback if you answered incorrectly. 4. Answer Randomization - Answers to questions will not always be in the same position. Please send any feedback or request to: CDLPrepApp@gmail.com. Thank you for reading, and good luck on your exams!
FirstAlt Driver
This app guides new drivers through the onboarding process for a driving service. It allows users to create a profile, complete necessary checks, and upload documents digitally, receiving real-time status updates.
- Profile creation
- Digital document upload
- Background and motor vehicle check initiation
- Real-time onboarding status updates
- Paperwork-free process
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Designed for drivers, the FirstAlt Driver app, powered by First Student, enables you to get started with your driving journey in a few easy steps: 1. First, you will receive a text from your service provider with a link to download the app 2. Next, download the app 3. From there you will create your profile by entering your mobile phone number and creating a 6-digit pin. You will enter the one-time code to verify your phone number and then will be prompted to enter your basic information 4. Register with FirstAlt. You will be asked to provide your mobile number and 6-digit pin to start the registration process. You will need to provide your address and sign the FirstAlt Driver Acknowledgement form. You will receive a call from First Advantage with instructions to complete your background and motor vehicle checks. 5. Finally, upload the necessary documents. No paperwork. Submit the requested documents via the app and receive real time feedback on your onboarding status.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: CDL Prep at 81% against FirstAlt Driver's 25%. CDL Prep also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (6.7K vs 32). FirstAlt Driver's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CDL Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Prep has 6.7K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of CDL Prep's written reviews are positive against 25% of FirstAlt Driver's.
CDL Prep ships an update every 2 months, FirstAlt Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CDL Prep | FirstAlt Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6.7K — better | 32 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Jeffrey Diaz | Firstgroup America Inc |
Customer experience
CDL Prep
FirstAlt Driver
Bugs and requests
CDL Prep
Reported bugs
2 issues- Back button issues
- Incorrect answers in app
Requested features
3 requests- Ad-free version
- Ability to report incorrect questions
- Include state-specific requirements
FirstAlt Driver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CDL Prep
No in-app purchases
FirstAlt Driver
No in-app purchases
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