# LBoard vs CDL Help

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | LBoard | CDL Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lboard-student-driver-log/id1441326063/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 95 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **55.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 133 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peramanayagam Marimuthu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1163321126) | [TruckDriver.help](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654388458) |

## What reviewers say

### LBoard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lboard-student-driver-log/id1441326063)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Logs | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip + Unlimited Logs | $3.99 | one-time |


### CDL Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription. | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription. | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription. | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months subscription. | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription. | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription | $84.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual (1 year) subscription. | $99.99 | per year |
| 6 months subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription. | $139.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app for CDL permit exam preparation
- 🙏 Helpful for users with limited English proficiency
- 🚀 Questions and answers match DMV exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect translations and inconsistent answers
- 🐛 Questions and answers do not match DMV exams
- 🔒 Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add audio pronunciation for better learning
- Randomize questions when reviewing
- Provide feedback on test performance


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*