Comparison

TLC NYC 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

TLC NYC

Prepare for your TLC NYC exam with a comprehensive question bank, detailed explanations, and realistic practice tests. Study all topics, save difficult questions, and track your progress in an ad-free environment. Get ready to ace your exam with up-to-date content and a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive question bank
  • All question categories covered
  • Realistic exam mode
  • Save favorite questions
  • Ad-free experience
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Key Features: - Comprehensive Question Bank: Access all the questions, answers, and detailed explanations to fully understand the material. - All Question Categories: Study across all available blocks and topics to cover every aspect of the exam. - Exam Mode: Practice in a realistic test environment to familiarize yourself with the exam format. - Favorites: Save important or challenging questions for quick review and better retention. - Ad-Free Experience: Focus entirely on your preparation without any distractions. Benefits: - User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes it easy to navigate and study effectively. - Up-to-Date Content: All questions are aligned with the latest TLC NYC exam requirements. - Progress Tracking: Monitor your progress, review your mistakes, and improve your performance step by step. - Convenience and Flexibility: Learn at your own pace and access all materials whenever you need them. With this app, you’ll be fully equipped to ace your TLC NYC exam effortlessly!

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 Prepare with confidence for your CDL permit test. CDL Help is a CDL practice test app for the Class A and Class B commercial driver's license. Study 2,500+ practice questions with detailed explanations — offline, in 10 languages. PRACTICE TESTS Core CDL tests: • General Knowledge — vehicle rules, safe driving, cargo, vehicle inspection. Required for all CDL applicants. • Combination Vehicles — coupling and uncoupling, rollover prevention, inspection. Required for Class A. • Air Brakes — system parts, dual air brakes, checks and correct use. Endorsement tests: • HazMat (H) — hazardous materials, placards, emergency response. • Tanker (N) — loading and unloading, liquid surge, tanker driving. • Doubles & Triples (T) — coupling more than one trailer, safe driving, inspection. Also in the app: pre-trip inspection questions, and US road signs with a quiz. STUDY TOOLS • Complete version (the exam essentials) or Expanded version (extra questions from the CDL handbook) • Flashcards for quick review • Reading mode: the question, the correct answer and the explanation together • Text-to-speech: hear questions read aloud in English • Bookmark questions to review later • Practice the questions you missed most • Shuffle questions • Timed mock exam • Set your exam date and get a daily study plan with a countdown • Progress by topic: questions answered and accuracy • Your state's CDL handbook in the app — many explanations link to the page they come from • Detailed explanations based on federal FMCSA regulations LEARN CDL AND ENGLISH TOGETHER Federal rules require commercial drivers to read and speak English (49 CFR 391.11). Study in your language and switch any question to English with one tap. You learn the CDL rules and the English words for them at the same time. When you can read road signs, talk with inspectors and fill in reports in English, you protect yourself, your CDL and everyone on the road. Languages in the app: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek. Some tests and features require an in-app purchase. Download CDL Help and start studying today. Terms of Use: https://www.cdlhelp.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cdlhelp.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

TLC NYC4 screens
CDL Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: TLC NYC at none against CDL Help's shown. TLC NYC also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 55%). CDL Help's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. TLC NYC sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDL Help holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 524, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of TLC NYC's written reviews are positive against 55% of CDL Help's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TLC NYC ships an update every 8 months, CDL Help every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TLC NYC versus CDL Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTLC NYCCDL Help
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (524 ratings)4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews — better55.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5245.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanila DanilenkoTruckDriver.help

Customer experience

TLC NYC

All ratings515 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

CDL Help

All ratings5,375 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative38.0%

Bugs and requests

TLC NYC

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

2 purchases

TLC NYC

One-time2
  • Access to app modes, questions$9.99
  • TLC All PDF files$9.99
23 purchases

CDL Help

Subscriptions23
  • 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 subscription$29.991 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 subscription$64.993 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 subscription3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$99.996 Months
  • 1 year subscription$129.991 Year
  • Annual subscription.$139.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$149.991 Year
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is TLC NYC free?
TLC NYC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CDL Help free?
CDL Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, TLC NYC or CDL Help?
CDL Help is rated higher. TLC NYC averages 4.5 out of 5 from 524 ratings, while CDL Help averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.
Do TLC NYC or CDL Help have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; TLC NYC does not.
Which is updated more often, TLC NYC or CDL Help?
TLC NYC ships an update every 8 months, and CDL Help every 2 days. Most recently, TLC NYC was updated on October 22, 2026 and CDL Help on October 27, 2026.

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