# Highlands Brain vs CDL Help

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Highlands Brain | CDL Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlands-brain/id1614384254/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 54.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 140 MB | 123 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Highlands Community Charter and Technical Schools](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476548115) | [TruckDriver.help LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654388458) |

## What reviewers say

### Highlands Brain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/highlands-brain/id1614384254)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### CDL Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription. | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription. | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription. | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months subscription. | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription. | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription | $84.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual (1 year) subscription. | $99.99 | per year |
| 6 months subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription. | $139.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app for CDL permit exam preparation
- 🙏 Helpful for users with limited English proficiency
- 🚀 Questions and answers match DMV exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect translations and inconsistent answers
- 🐛 Questions and answers do not match DMV exams
- 🔒 Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- Add audio pronunciation for better learning
- Randomize questions when reviewing
- Provide feedback on test performance


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*