Comparison

LBoard vs CDL Help

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

Head to head
About

LBoard

This application helps teen drivers automatically or manually log their driving hours and miles while on a learner's permit. It calculates night driving time and supports tracking for multiple students, with trip data stored locally on the device.

Highlights
  • Auto-track driving trips
  • Manual trip entry
  • Night driving time calculation
  • Support for multiple student drivers
  • Add notes to trips
  • Local data storage
Features
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This app can be used by a teen driver to keep track of her driving log while on a learner permit. This app can auto-track trips or the user may enter her trips manually. In the auto-track mode, the app automatically records trips in the background. When the app is launched, any detected trips will be presented to the user and can be added to your driving log. The app does not track current location while trip is in progress and hence the actual route is not recorded. This should be very easy on your device battery. Night driving time is automatically calculated based on starting location. Beware that it takes a few minutes for the app to show your last trip after you reach your destination. This is to avoid false positives (for example: you may have stopped at a traffic light). If you drive occasionally, for best results, be sure to enable auto-detect before you start your trip and wait to turn it off after it has recorded your trip. You may also add trips manually. Pick the end points on a map and enter the start and end times. App uses the start location to calculate night driving time. You can also add notes to each trip. The app supports multiple student drivers. Track their driving logs independently. Privacy Policy: Your trip data is saved in your device. If you delete the app, data is also removed and cannot be recovered.

About

CDL Help

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License exam with over 1000 practice questions. Study core and endorsement tests, including HazMat and Air Brakes, with detailed explanations. The app also supports learning CDL regulations and English simultaneously, with support for 10 languages.

Highlights
  • 1000+ practice questions
  • Core and endorsement tests
  • Detailed explanations
  • Multi-language support
  • Flashcards and reading mode
  • Frequently missed questions tracker
  • State-specific information
Features
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CDL Practice Test — CDL Help Prepare with confidence for your CDL permit test. CDL Help is a CDL practice test app for the Class A and Class B commercial driver's license. Study 2,500+ practice questions with detailed explanations — offline, in 10 languages. PRACTICE TESTS Core CDL tests: • General Knowledge — vehicle rules, safe driving, cargo, vehicle inspection. Required for all CDL applicants. • Combination Vehicles — coupling and uncoupling, rollover prevention, inspection. Required for Class A. • Air Brakes — system parts, dual air brakes, checks and correct use. Endorsement tests: • HazMat (H) — hazardous materials, placards, emergency response. • Tanker (N) — loading and unloading, liquid surge, tanker driving. • Doubles & Triples (T) — coupling more than one trailer, safe driving, inspection. Also in the app: pre-trip inspection questions, and US road signs with a quiz. STUDY TOOLS • Complete version (the exam essentials) or Expanded version (extra questions from the CDL handbook) • Flashcards for quick review • Reading mode: the question, the correct answer and the explanation together • Text-to-speech: hear questions read aloud in English • Bookmark questions to review later • Practice the questions you missed most • Shuffle questions • Timed mock exam • Set your exam date and get a daily study plan with a countdown • Progress by topic: questions answered and accuracy • Your state's CDL handbook in the app — many explanations link to the page they come from • Detailed explanations based on federal FMCSA regulations LEARN CDL AND ENGLISH TOGETHER Federal rules require commercial drivers to read and speak English (49 CFR 391.11). Study in your language and switch any question to English with one tap. You learn the CDL rules and the English words for them at the same time. When you can read road signs, talk with inspectors and fill in reports in English, you protect yourself, your CDL and everyone on the road. Languages in the app: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek. Some tests and features require an in-app purchase. Download CDL Help and start studying today. Terms of Use: https://www.cdlhelp.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cdlhelp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

LBoard4 screens
CDL Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CDL Help at 4.9 against LBoard's 4.2. CDL Help also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 95). LBoard's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. LBoard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDL Help holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 95, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of LBoard's written reviews are positive against 55% of CDL Help's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LBoard ships an update monthly, CDL Help every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
LBoard versus CDL Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLBoardCDL Help
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (95 ratings)4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews55.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings955.4K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeramanayagam MarimuthuTruckDriver.help

Customer experience

LBoard

All ratings95 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

CDL Help

All ratings5,375 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative38.0%

Bugs and requests

LBoard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CDL Help

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect or missing questions and answers
  • Inconsistencies between full and express versions
  • Restore subscription functionality not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio pronunciation for better learning
  • Randomize questions when reviewing
  • Provide feedback on test performance

In-app purchases

2 purchases

LBoard

One-time2
  • Unlimited Logs$2.99
  • Tip + Unlimited Logs$3.99
23 purchases

CDL Help

Subscriptions23
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$17.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$24.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$24.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$29.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription.$39.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription.$44.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription.$49.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription$54.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription$64.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription3 Days trial$64.993 Months
  • 6 months subscription.$69.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription.$79.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$84.996 Months
  • Annual (1 year) subscription.$99.991 Year
  • 6 months subscription3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$99.996 Months
  • 1 year subscription$129.991 Year
  • Annual subscription.$139.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$149.991 Year
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is LBoard free?
LBoard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CDL Help free?
CDL Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LBoard or CDL Help?
CDL Help is rated higher. LBoard averages 4.2 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while CDL Help averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.
Do LBoard or CDL Help have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; LBoard does not.
Which is updated more often, LBoard or CDL Help?
LBoard ships an update monthly, and CDL Help every 2 days. Most recently, LBoard was updated on October 24, 2026 and CDL Help on October 27, 2026.

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