# DMV Practice Tests vs CDL Help

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DMV Practice Tests | CDL Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-practice-tests-all-states/id1671385304/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 115 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 55.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kirill Sutormin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671385636) | [TruckDriver.help](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654388458) |

## What reviewers say

### DMV Practice Tests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-practice-tests-all-states/id1671385304)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro (6 months) | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro (6 months) | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


### CDL Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app for CDL permit exam preparation
- 🙏 Helpful for users with limited English proficiency
- 🚀 Questions and answers match DMV exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect translations and inconsistent answers
- 🐛 Questions and answers do not match DMV exams
- 🔒 Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or missing questions and answers
- Inconsistencies between full and express versions
- Restore subscription functionality not working

**Requested features**

- Add audio pronunciation for better learning
- Randomize questions when reviewing
- Provide feedback on test performance


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*