CDL Wizard vs APEXTech
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CDL Wizard
Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exams with interactive study tools. This app offers dynamic flashcards, quizzes, and 3D virtual truck models to make learning engaging and effective, whether you're studying independently or attending truck driving school.
- Interactive study tools
- Dynamic flashcards
- Quizzes
- 3D virtual truck models
- CDL test preparation
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Pass your CDL written test the first time. State-specific practice, full exam simulation, missed-question review, and pre-trip photo flashcards — all offline, no account. BUILT BY A REAL CDL SCHOOL CDL Wizard comes from the team at Elite Truck School, training professional drivers since 2003. These are the same study methods our instructors use with students every day — turned into an app you can use anywhere. BUILT FOR REAL TEST PREP - State-specific questions — pick your testing state and study the exact material it uses - Study Mode — learn in focused groups of 10; master one set before unlocking the next - Exam Mode — full-length practice tests you can skip and return to, just like the real DMV exam - Review Missed — every question you miss goes into a list you can re-drill until it sticks - Readiness tracking — see your best score per category and know when you're truly ready (80%+ is passing) - Plain-English explanations on every question, so you learn the "why," not just the answer COVERS EVERY CDL KNOWLEDGE TEST AND ENDORSEMENT - General Knowledge - Air Brakes - Combination Vehicles - Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) - Tanker - Doubles & Triples - Passenger - School Bus - Pre-Trip Inspection — real-photo flashcards and study for the parts you'll identify WHY DRIVERS CHOOSE CDL WIZARD - Works 100% offline — study on the road, at the yard, anywhere - Everything stays on your device — no sign-up required - Clean, distraction-free, built to get you passing fast ONE PRICE. YOURS FOREVER. Try it free, then unlock full access with a one-time purchase — no subscription, nothing to cancel. Subscribed to the original CDL Wizard? The sections you unlocked are still yours — open Settings and tap Restore Purchases. CDL Wizard is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to the FMCSA, any state DMV/DOL, or any government agency. Passing scores in the app do not guarantee passing the official test. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.cdlwizard.com/privacy-policies
APEXTech
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APEX Tech is the first AI-powered automotive technician development app — combining real-time AI diagnostics with a complete training academy, built by a master tech with 25 years of fixed ops experience. This isn't ChatGPT with a car logo. Every response stays in the shop. Ask it a trick question — it won't hallucinate a part number or make up a TSB. AI DIAGNOSTICS WITH LIVE BULLETIN SEARCH Describe symptoms, drop scan data, upload photos. APEX Tech builds a real diagnostic path while simultaneously searching Google for matching TSBs, recalls, and known issues — real bulletin numbers, not guesses. Two AI models working together so you get accurate diagnostics AND up-to-date service information in one response. QUICK QUESTION Need a torque spec? Fluid capacity? Wiring color? Ask from the home screen. Instant answer. No 12-minute YouTube video for a 10-second answer. APEX ACADEMY — 32 VEHICLE SYSTEMS Daily curriculum covering every system on the vehicle. Learn at your own pace or test out if you already know the material (8/10 to pass). Whether you're a lube tech moving up or a master tech brushing up, this is your path. ASE CERTIFICATION Study tools designed to help you pass your ASE tests. Get the certification. Get the raise. FLAT RATE COACHING Work smarter, flag more hours. Real-world shortcuts from the shop floor that help you beat book time without cutting corners. TECH TIPS The stuff they don't teach in school. Tricks, workarounds, and real-world knowledge from techs who have been in the bays. FINANCIAL TOOLS Tax strategies for technicians. Tool deductions. Career planning. The money side of being a tech that nobody talks about. AUTOMOTIVE NEWS Industry news updated every 4 hours. Plus a weekly AI-generated digest delivered to your inbox every Monday. BURNOUT SUPPORT Real talk. No judgment. This industry burns people out and nobody addresses it. APEX Tech does. Built by Anthony Calhoun — 25 years fixed ops, 18 years ASE master technician, author of Why Techs Leave and How to Keep Them. Start your free trial today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdfla/ https://apex-tech-khaki.vercel.app/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APEXTech at none against CDL Wizard's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. CDL Wizard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. APEXTech asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CDL Wizard | APEXTech |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (34 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 94.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 333 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CDL School Online, LLC | Anthony Calhoun |
In-app purchases
CDL Wizard
- 1 Month Subscription2 variants$3.991 Month
- Pre-Trip Wizard$8.99
- Permit Prep Wizard$8.99
- Full Access$14.99
APEXTech
No in-app purchases









