Comparison

Highlands Brain vs CDL Help

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

Head to head
About

Highlands Brain

This app provides access to educational resources and support for adults seeking a high school diploma and career training. It allows users to connect with their support team, access classes, and submit assignments.

Highlights
  • Access classes
  • Connect with support team
  • Complete assignments
  • Career training resources
  • High school diploma program
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Highlands Community Charter Schools help adults 22+ years old get a high school diploma and career training for free. Get the Highlands Brain to access your classes, your support team, and complete assignments. [:mav: 2.1.7]

About

CDL Help

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
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CDL Practice Test — CDL Help Pass your CDL exam on the first try. CDL Help is a CDL practice test app for Class A and Class B Commercial Driver’s License preparation. Study 2,500+ real-style questions offline, in 10 languages, with detailed explanations for every answer. PRACTICE TESTS INCLUDED Core CDL Tests: • General Knowledge — Vehicle rules, safe driving, cargo handling, vehicle inspection. Required for all CDL applicants. • Combination Vehicles — Coupling/uncoupling, rollover prevention, combination vehicle inspection. Required for Class A. • Air Brakes — System components, dual air brakes, inspections, proper usage. Endorsement Tests: • HazMat (H) — Hazardous materials handling, placarding, and emergency response. • Tanker (N) — Safe loading/unloading, surge effects, and tanker driving techniques. • Doubles & Triples (T) — Multi-trailer coupling, safe driving, and inspection. Bonus: Pre-Trip Inspection guide with detailed walkaround procedures. SMART STUDY FEATURES • Express Mode (key questions) or Full Mode (all questions) • Flashcards for quick review and repetition • Reading Mode to study chapter by chapter • Text-to-Speech — hear questions read aloud to practice listening comprehension • Bookmark questions for later review • Frequently Missed — automatically tracks your weak spots • Shuffle mode to test true understanding • Set Your Exam Date — daily study goals with countdown • Weekly and daily stats — questions answered, accuracy, study time • Category breakdown — see exactly where you need more practice • State-specific CDL information • Detailed explanations based on federal FMCSA regulations LEARN CDL + LEARN ENGLISH — AT THE SAME TIME Federal regulations require English language proficiency for commercial drivers (49 CFR 391.11). CDL Help is built for this new reality. Every question displays in English alongside your native language — so you learn CDL regulations and build English proficiency together. Toggle between languages with one tap to understand every term, every sign, and every rule — the same way you'll need to on the road. This isn’t just about passing a test. It’s about keeping our roads safer. When you can read highway signs, communicate with inspectors, respond in emergencies, and complete reports in English — you protect yourself, your CDL, and everyone sharing the road. Supported languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek. Start today — download CDL Help and earn your CDL with confidence. Terms of Use: https://www.cdlhelp.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cdlhelp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Highlands Brain4 screens
CDL Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CDL Help at 4.9 against Highlands Brain's 4.3. CDL Help also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 43). Highlands Brain's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 19) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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 Help sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Highlands Brain asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDL Help holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.3K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Highlands Brain ships an update monthly, CDL Help every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Highlands Brain versus CDL Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHighlands BrainCDL Help
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (43 ratings)4.9 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—54.4% of reviews
Number of ratings435.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHighlands Community Charter and Technical SchoolsTruckDriver.help LLC

Customer experience

Highlands Brain

All ratings43 ratings
Positive81.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative14.0%

CDL Help

All ratings5,291 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews90 reviews
Positive54.4%
Neutral6.7%
Negative38.9%

Bugs and requests

Highlands Brain

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

CDL Help

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio pronunciation for better learning
  • Randomize questions when reviewing
  • Provide feedback on test performance

In-app purchases

None

Highlands Brain

No in-app purchases

19 purchases

CDL Help

Subscriptions19
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$17.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$24.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$24.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription.$39.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription.$44.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription.$49.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription$54.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription3 Days trial$64.993 Months
  • 6 months subscription.$69.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription.$79.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$84.996 Months
  • Annual (1 year) subscription.$99.991 Year
  • 6 months subscription$99.996 Months
  • 1 year subscription$129.991 Year
  • Annual subscription.$139.991 Year
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Highlands Brain free?
Highlands Brain is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CDL Help free?
CDL Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Highlands Brain or CDL Help?
CDL Help is rated higher. Highlands Brain averages 4.3 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while CDL Help averages 4.9 from 5.3K ratings.
Do Highlands Brain or CDL Help have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; Highlands Brain does not.
Which is updated more often, Highlands Brain or CDL Help?
Highlands Brain ships an update monthly, and CDL Help every 4 days. Most recently, Highlands Brain was updated on June 1, 2026 and CDL Help on September 24, 2026.

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