CDL Direct Course vs CDL Missions
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- FMCSA-approved ELDT
- Online course completion
- Instant FMCSA registry submission
- Accessible on any device
- Flexible scheduling
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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.
CDL Missions
This app provides comprehensive information on obtaining a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including details on classes, endorsements, and restrictions. It offers practice tests for CDL permits and preparation resources for ELDT, with a paid option for in-person customers.
- CDL process details
- CDL classes, endorsements, restrictions
- ELDT preparation
- Practice CDL permit tests
- Information on obtaining CDL
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The CDL Missions app is a one-stop-shop for everything CDL! We have a page that details the process to get a CDL, everything you need to know about CDL classes, endorsements and restrictions. Additionally, we have a quick link to our ELDT preparation for our paid customers that are coming to our location. Also, we have practice written CDL permit tests that will assist you in obtaining your CDL permit. Privacy policy: https://appcdn.media/privacy/?app=CDL%20Missions Terms and Conditions: https://appcdn.media/tou/?app=CDL%20Missions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CDL Direct Course at 4.9 against CDL Missions's 3.0. CDL Direct Course also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 2) and review sentiment (81% vs 67%). CDL Missions's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CDL Direct Course sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and CDL Missions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CDL Direct Course holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Direct Course has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of CDL Direct Course's written reviews are positive against 67% of CDL Missions's.
| Parameter | CDL Direct Course | CDL Missions |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 259 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CDL Direct | CDL Test Truck of West Kentucky Inc |
Customer experience
CDL Direct Course
CDL Missions
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
CDL Missions
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CDL Direct Course
- 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
CDL Missions
- Practice Permit Test$2.99
Questions
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