Comparison

CDL Permit 2027 vs CDL Prep

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

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About

CDL Permit 2027

Prepare for your 2027 CDL exam with comprehensive study materials covering all state-specific rules and knowledge domains. Access practice tests, timed quizzes, and review incorrect answers to build confidence for your commercial driver's license.

Highlights
  • State-specific CDL rules
  • Multiple knowledge domains
  • General knowledge
  • HazMat, School Bus, Passenger Vehicles
  • Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles
  • Practice exam simulations
  • Review incorrect answers
Features
Read full description

Ace your 2027 CDL exam with a great level of self-assurance!\n\nA CDL is a driver's license that allows you to operate commercial motor vehicles. Obtaining a CDL means you have the skills and capability to operate a specialized vehicle, whether it is a commercial truck, combination vehicle, school bus, or fuel tanker. The rules differ for each state and our app collects them all in a single and convenient package!\n\nDepending on your state and required CDL category you are able to study these knowledge domains:\n* General knowledge (required for all)\n* HazMat\n* School bus\n* Passenger Vehicles\n* Air Brakes\n* Combination Vehicles\n* Double/Triple Trailers\n* Tanker Vehicles\n* Pre-inspection\n\nTerms of use: https://driving.mapola.org/terms\nPrivacy policy: https://driving.mapola.org/policy\n\n**************\nPremium access\n**************\n\nYou need to buy lifetime access (paid once) or subscribe to get access to all features (such as random exam, timed quiz, incorrect questions review, bookmarks and etc.), courses and questions. The cost of the purchase is charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions are auto-renewable and are billed at the rate and period selected depending on the subscription plan. Users’ accounts are charged for auto-renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period.\n\nSubscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal can be turned off in Account Settings in iTunes after the purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable.

About

CDL Prep

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
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Study for your CDL permit knowledge tests with 907 practice questions, a clear explanation for every question, and timed practice exams that give you a new mix of questions every time. WHICH CDL DO YOU NEED? Choose what you'll drive — a truck with a trailer, a one-piece truck or bus, or a van — and CDL Prep lines up the written tests for Class A, B or C, plus the endorsements you add. All 32 tests stay one tap away. WHAT YOU GET • 907 practice questions in 32 tests, each with a clear explanation • Timed practice exam: 25 questions, 25 minutes, 80% to pass • Mistake review: missed questions come back until they stick • State-specific handbook: choose any of the 50 states or DC and open its CDL manual • Progress by topic: see what you've mastered and what to study next • License codes explained: the L restriction and the H, N, T, P and S endorsements • Daily reminder at the time you choose • Works offline: every question is stored on your phone, no account needed EVERY CDL TOPIC • General Knowledge • Air Brakes • Combination Vehicles • HazMat (Hazardous Materials) • Tanker Vehicles • Doubles & Triples • Passenger Vehicles • School Bus • Pre-Trip Inspection STUDY IN ENGLISH, UNDERSTAND IN YOUR LANGUAGE Questions stay in English. When a word or sentence stops you, tap Translate to read the question, its answers and the explanation in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, French, German or Italian. Questions you answer with translation on come back for review, so you can be sure you know them in English. Translation needs an internet connection. The app's interface is also available in Spanish. CDL PRO Without a subscription you get 9 practice tests (269 questions), unlimited timed exams drawn from all 907 questions, mistake review, every state handbook and a limited number of translations. CDL Pro, an optional auto-renewing subscription, unlocks all 32 practice tests and raises the translation limit. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER CDL Prep is an independent study app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the FMCSA, any state DMV, or any other government agency. Practice questions and handbooks are based on publicly available government materials. Always confirm current requirements with your state licensing agency. Official sources: • FMCSA — Commercial Driver's License: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license • State CDL manuals and licensing agencies: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/state-resources-and-programs Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CDL Permit 20274 screens
CDL Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: CDL Permit 2027 at 18K against CDL Prep's 7. CDL Permit 2027 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. CDL Permit 2027 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for CDL Permit 2027 against 4.9 for CDL Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Permit 2027 has 18K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDL Permit 2027 ships an update monthly, CDL Prep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CDL Permit 2027 versus CDL Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL Permit 2027CDL Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (18K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings18K — better7
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMapola LTDMD Teknoloji Bilisim ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

CDL Permit 2027

All ratings18,165 ratings
Positive93.6%
Neutral3.1%
Negative3.4%
Written reviews122 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral8.2%
Negative45.1%

CDL Prep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CDL Permit 2027

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Answer choices cut off
  • Flashcards not working
  • Subscription issues (unable to cancel, still charged)

Requested features

3 requests
  • State-specific question banks
  • Ability to report incorrect questions
  • More varied and up-to-date question pool

CDL Prep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CDL Permit 2027

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly w Trial, Special Offer3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • CDL Prep Practice Test 20237 Days trial$24.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
1 purchases

CDL Prep

Subscriptions1
  • CDL Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is CDL Permit 2027 free?
CDL Permit 2027 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 Permit 2027 or CDL Prep?
CDL Prep is rated higher. CDL Permit 2027 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while CDL Prep averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do CDL Permit 2027 or CDL Prep have ads?
Neither CDL Permit 2027 nor CDL Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CDL Permit 2027 or CDL Prep?
CDL Permit 2027 ships an update monthly, and CDL Prep every 2 months. Most recently, CDL Permit 2027 was updated on November 2, 2026 and CDL Prep on October 28, 2026.

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