Comparison

DMV Practice Tests 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

DMV Practice Tests

Prepare for your driver's license knowledge test with this app designed to align with DMV requirements. Track your progress and study offline to ensure you're ready for your exam. Get on the road with confidence.

Highlights
  • DMV requirement alignment
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline study capability
  • Exam preparation
Features
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Preparing for your DMV written exam? Vroomi helps you pass on the first try — no cramming, no stress. All 50 States Real questions from official DMV sources for every state. Rules vary slightly by state — study exactly what they will ask on your exam. 500+ Road Signs Flashcards with explanations and quizzes. Ten minutes a day and they will stay with you forever. Track Your Progress Streaks, achievements and personal stats so you can see you are getting closer to your license every day. -- Pro unlocks: - All tests for all 50 states - Full road sign collection - Streaks and achievements Try it free for 3 days with no restrictions. Cancel anytime in Settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CDL Help

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit test with over 2,500 practice questions and detailed explanations. Study core and endorsement tests in 10 languages, track your progress, and utilize tools like flashcards and timed mock exams to build confidence for your exam.

Highlights
  • 2,500+ practice questions
  • Detailed explanations
  • 10 language options
  • Core and endorsement tests
  • Flashcards
  • Timed mock exams
  • Progress tracking
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

DMV Practice Tests4 screens
CDL Help4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DMV Practice Tests at none against CDL Help's shown. DMV Practice Tests also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 56%). CDL Help's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 115). 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. DMV Practice Tests sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CDL Help sells 5 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 115, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of DMV Practice Tests's written reviews are positive against 56% of CDL Help's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMV Practice Tests ships an update fortnightly, CDL Help every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
DMV Practice Tests versus CDL Help: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMV Practice TestsCDL Help
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (115 ratings)4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better55.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1155.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKirill SutorminTruckDriver.help

Customer experience

DMV Practice Tests

All ratings111 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

CDL Help

All ratings5,399 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative37.6%

Bugs and requests

DMV Practice Tests

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

5 purchases

DMV Practice Tests

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (1 month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro (1 month)$4.991 Month
  • Pro (6 months)3 Days trial$17.996 Months
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  • Pro (6 months)$17.996 Months
One-time1
  • Pro$29.99
5 purchases

CDL Help

Subscriptions5
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 month subscription$29.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription$64.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • 6 months subscription$99.996 Months
  • Annual subscription$149.991 Year

Questions

Is DMV Practice Tests free?
DMV Practice Tests 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, DMV Practice Tests or CDL Help?
CDL Help is rated higher. DMV Practice Tests averages 4.6 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while CDL Help averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.
Do DMV Practice Tests or CDL Help have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; DMV Practice Tests does not.
Which is updated more often, DMV Practice Tests or CDL Help?
DMV Practice Tests ships an update fortnightly, and CDL Help every 2 days. Most recently, DMV Practice Tests was updated on November 7, 2026 and CDL Help on November 7, 2026.

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