Comparison

CDL Direct Course vs Latitude Edu

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

Head to head
About

CDL Direct Course

This FMCSA-approved course fulfills the Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirement for obtaining a Commercial Learner's Permit (CLP). Complete all mandated theory training online, anytime, anywhere, and have your results instantly submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-approved ELDT
  • Online course completion
  • Instant FMCSA registry submission
  • Accessible on any device
  • Flexible scheduling
Features
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FMCSA-APPROVED CDL ENTRY LEVEL DRIVER TRAINING (ELDT) Individuals who obtain a commercial learner’s permit (CLP) on or after February 7, 2022 will need to complete this course before they will be permitted to take their CDL skills or knowledge test. Upon completion of this course the results will instantly be submitted to the FMCSA Training Provider Registry. Prior to providing any testing services CDL testing centers will retrieve these results from the FMCSA Training Provider Registry to confirm that the student has completed the required ELDT theory training. This course covers all units for ELDT as mandated by the FMCSA. Follow the steps below to begin your journey to a new career. 1. Register For The Course - Registration is simple and only takes a few minutes. You can begin the course immediately after registration. No classrooms, no lines. 2. Begin The Course - The course can be taken from any device, any place, anytime. We keep track of your progress. All you have to do is login and complete each section of the course when it fits your schedule. 3. Complete The Course - The moment you complete the course we report the completion to the Federal Registry. You can then begin the behind-the-wheel training.

About

Latitude Edu

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This app is to clear students' queries with teachers. Students open the tickets with their queries and teacher join that ticket and solve the query.

Screenshots

CDL Direct Course4 screens
Latitude Edu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Latitude Edu at none against CDL Direct Course's 3. Latitude Edu also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). CDL Direct Course's advantage is device support. On price 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 Direct Course sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Latitude Edu asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CDL Direct Course versus Latitude Edu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL Direct CourseLatitude Edu
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.9K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB93 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperCDL DirectLatitude Geospatial Consulting Inc

Bugs and requests

CDL Direct Course

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • No record of completion at DMV
  • Unable to create account

Requested features

2 requests
  • Ability to enlarge text
  • Option to use audio

Latitude Edu

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CDL Direct Course

One-time3
  • Class A CDL Course - Ages 18+$399.99
  • Class B CDL Course - Ages 18+$399.99
  • B to A CDL Upgrade - Ages 18+$399.99
None

Latitude Edu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CDL Direct Course free?
CDL Direct Course is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Latitude Edu free?
Latitude Edu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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