# CDL Prep Practice Test Genie vs CDL Prep

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CDL Prep Practice Test Genie at 15K against CDL Prep's 7. CDL Prep Practice Test Genie also leads on chart position (#198 vs unranked). CDL Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CDL Prep Practice Test Genie sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and CDL Prep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for CDL Prep Practice Test Genie against 4.9 for CDL Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Prep Practice Test Genie has 15K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CDL Prep Practice Test Genie ships an update monthly, CDL Prep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDL Prep Practice Test Genie | CDL Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep-practice-test-genie/id1447415467/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep-permit-practice/id6783530721/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#198** | — |
| Size | 160 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elegant eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/497640353) | [MD Teknoloji Bilisim ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802639207) |

## What reviewers say

### CDL Prep Practice Test Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep-practice-test-genie/id1447415467)

**Currently charting:** #198 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your CDL permit and endorsement tests with an FMCSA-approved app. It offers ELDT theory certification, exam-level practice questions, and personalized study tools to help you pass your commercial driver's license exams.

**Highlights:** ELDT Theory Certification, FMCSA-approved training, Exam-level practice questions, Personalized Challenge Bank, Detailed explanations, Passing Probability score, Covers all CDL classes and endorsements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDL Exam Prep Weekly Access | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| CDL Premium All-in-one + ELDT | $39.00 | per month |
| CDL All-in-one Exam Prep | $39.99 | per month |
| CDL All-in-one Exam Prep | $49.99 | per month |
| CDL All-in-one Exam Prep | $49.99 | per month |
| CDL Premium 1-month | $49.99 | per month |
| “Non-ELDT Endorsements” 30-Day | $49.99 | per month |
| Class A CDL Exam Prep - 30 Days | $99.00 | per month |
| Class B to A ELDT + 30-DayExam | $99.00 | per month |
| Class B CDL Exam Prep - 30 Days | $99.99 | per month |
| Class C | $99.99 | per month |
| CDL Genie Premium | $14.99 | one-time |
| Class B ELDT Certification | $69.99 | one-time |
| Class A ELDT Certification | $69.99 | one-time |
| HazMat ELDT + 7-Day Exam Prep | $69.99 | one-time |
| School Bus ELDT + 7-Day Exam | $69.99 | one-time |
| CDL Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |
| HazMat ELDT + 30-DayExam Prep | $99.99 | one-time |
| Passenger ELDT + 30-Day Prep | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective study tool
- 👍 Accurate to real exam questions
- 💡 Comprehensive coverage of topics
- 🚀 Efficient for passing tests
- 👍 Helpful for various endorsements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some questions not on the app
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Concerns about pricing and costs

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and double-charging
- Inability to log in after device change

**Requested features**

- Ability to increase text size
- Improved syncing across devices
- Easier subscription cancellation


### CDL Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep-permit-practice/id6783530721)

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit tests with over 900 practice questions and detailed explanations. The app offers timed exams, mistake review, and state-specific handbooks, with translation support for multiple languages.

**Highlights:** 907 practice questions, Clear explanations for each question, Timed practice exams, Mistake review feature, State-specific handbooks, Progress tracking by topic, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDL Pro | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDL Prep Practice Test Genie free?

CDL Prep Practice Test Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CDL Prep free?

CDL Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CDL Prep Practice Test Genie or CDL Prep?

CDL Prep is rated higher. CDL Prep Practice Test Genie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while CDL Prep averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do CDL Prep Practice Test Genie or CDL Prep have ads?

Neither CDL Prep Practice Test Genie nor CDL Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CDL Prep Practice Test Genie or CDL Prep?

CDL Prep Practice Test Genie ships an update monthly, and CDL Prep every 2 months. Most recently, CDL Prep Practice Test Genie was updated on November 2, 2026 and CDL Prep on October 28, 2026.

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