CDL Direct Course vs Koydo CDL Prep
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.
Koydo CDL Prep
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Practice for the CDL knowledge exam with one focused app for the sections that matter on test day. Koydo CDL Prep helps future commercial drivers study the FMCSA and state DMV knowledge areas with state onboarding, section practice, mock exams, starred review, recently-wrong review, Progress Points, reminders, and parked-study voice prompts. WHAT'S INSIDE • 1,250 sourced state-rules prompts across all 50 states • 1,577 total English CDL practice rows across core sections, pre-trip, and state rules • Section-by-section practice for General Knowledge, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazmat, Doubles/Triples, Tanker, Passenger, School Bus, and Pre-Trip Inspection • 8-question placement to recommend the best starting section • Full mock exam with 80% pass threshold and readiness certificate • Starred and recently-wrong review modes • Progress Points, streaks, levels, and standalone opt-in CDL leaderboard • Parked-study mode with optional speech input, for parked breaks only • Clean CDL-specific account, subscription, and legal flow in the app IMPORTANT Koydo is an independent adult study app. It is not affiliated with FMCSA, any DMV, or any state licensing authority. Always confirm requirements against your official state CDL manual. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://koydo.app/privacy Support: https://koydo.app/support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Koydo CDL Prep at weekly against CDL Direct Course's every 2 months. 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 Koydo CDL Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
CDL Direct Course ships an update every 2 months, Koydo CDL Prep weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CDL Direct Course | Koydo CDL Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 80.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 169 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CDL Direct | Robert Waltos |
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
Koydo CDL Prep
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
Koydo CDL Prep
- Koydo CDL Monthly$14.991 Month
- Koydo CDL 6-Month$24.996 Months
- Koydo CDL Annual$34.991 Year
Questions
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