# Driving Test Routes vs DMV Practice Test・2026

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Driving Test Routes at 74% against DMV Practice Test・2026's 30%. DMV Practice Test・2026's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (62K vs 675). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Driving Test Routes sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and DMV Practice Test・2026 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DMV Practice Test・2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Practice Test・2026 has 62K ratings behind it against 675, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Driving Test Routes's written reviews are positive against 30% of DMV Practice Test・2026's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Driving Test Routes | DMV Practice Test・2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (675 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-test-routes/id1552362495/reviews) | **[4.7 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-practice-test2026/id1553740877/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 675 | **62K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 30.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Route-Led Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692536218) | [Minh Nhat Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1480982753) |

## What reviewers say

### Driving Test Routes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/driving-test-routes/id1552362495)

Prepare for your driving test with detailed, up-to-date routes. Practice with turn-by-turn GPS navigation and voice guidance to build confidence and increase your chances of passing on the first try. Save money by practicing common test routes instead of relying solely on expensive lessons.

**Highlights:** Turn by Turn GPS Navigation, DMV Test Route Previews, Practice up-to-date DMV routes, Unlimited Practicing, Navigation to DMV, Download Offline Maps, Apple CarPlay

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DMV Test Routes Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| DMV Test Routes Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| DMV Test Routes Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| DMV Test Routes Subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| DMV Test Routes Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| RouteLed Test Centre 393 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 394 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 401 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre  002 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 402 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 403 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 404 | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 405 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Additional DMV Test Center | $9.99 | one-time |
| RouteLed Test Centre 392 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for test preparation
- 🚀 Accurate and up-to-date routes
- 💡 Allows practice of real test routes
- 🙌 Boosts confidence before the test
- ⭐ Great customer service and support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Routes not always accurate or up-to-date
- 💰 Subscription model can be expensive
- 🚧 Navigation issues and bugs
- 📍 Strict start location requirement
- 🤔 Routes don't always match actual test routes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes during navigation
- Inaccurate turn-by-turn directions
- Inability to re-join route if you go off-course
- Subscription issues and difficulties canceling

**Requested features**

- More flexibility in starting route locations
- Ability to view routes without subscription
- Improved navigation and voice guidance
- Expanded coverage of test centers
- Offline mode for practicing routes


### DMV Practice Test・2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-practice-test2026/id1553740877)

Prepare for your DMV permit test with practice questions based on the official manual for your state. Study traffic signs and revise difficult questions. Access premium features like an exam planner and detailed results with a subscription or one-time payment.

**Highlights:** State-based exams, Actual test questions, Traffic signs preparation, Revise hard questions, Exam planner, Detailed results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 12 Month | $24.99 | per year |
| Life Time Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for preparing for DMV test
- 💡 Helpful practice questions and scenarios
- 🚀 Effective for passing the test
- 👍 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to access full features
- 🐛 Some incorrect or outdated answers in the app
- 🐛 Glitches with question/answer display
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or limited free access

**Reported bugs**

- Questions and answers not displaying properly
- Incorrect answers marked as correct

**Requested features**

- More categories (buses, street signs, etc.)
- Improved accuracy of questions and answers
- Option to cancel subscription easily


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Driving Test Routes free?

Driving Test Routes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DMV Practice Test・2026 free?

DMV Practice Test・2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Driving Test Routes or DMV Practice Test・2026?

DMV Practice Test・2026 is rated higher. Driving Test Routes averages 4.0 out of 5 from 675 ratings, while DMV Practice Test・2026 averages 4.7 from 62K ratings.

### Do Driving Test Routes or DMV Practice Test・2026 have ads?

Neither Driving Test Routes nor DMV Practice Test・2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Driving Test Routes or DMV Practice Test・2026?

Driving Test Routes ships an update every 3 weeks, and DMV Practice Test・2026 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Driving Test Routes was updated on October 27, 2026 and DMV Practice Test・2026 on October 27, 2026.

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