Comparison

Driver's Ed Lite vs DMV Practice Test(s)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Driver's Ed Lite

Prepare for your DMV permit test with this study and practice app. It offers topic-based learning, mock tests simulating the real exam, and detailed results with explanations. You can also read your state's driver's manual within the app.

Highlights
  • Study laws by topic
  • Mock test simulation
  • Detailed test results with explanations
  • Read state driver's manual
  • Progress tracking meter
  • Randomized questions
  • Shake to skip question
Features
Read full description

Prepare to pass your DMV permit test with your iDevice. PREPARE BY TOPICS: You can study the laws by topic. All questions are sorted by topic. It also tells you the areas that each topic covers. Accidents Alertness Attitude Documents Hazard Awareness Motorway Rules Other Types of Vehicle Road and Traffic Signs ************************************************************** Full Version has over 525 questions. This free version only has 40 questions. ************************************************************** MOCK TEST MODE: Mock test simulates the real test format. Questions are presented randomly from all the topics. DETAILED TEST RESULTS: A summary of the practice test is presented at the end of each test. It shows you the time you took, the score, which questions you answered correctly and where you were wrong, explanation for all questions. READ YOUR STATE'S DRIVERS MANUAL: You can also read your state's driver's handbook/manual in landscape and portrait mode. PROGRESS METER: The app records your progress as you start giving practice tests. It shows you a beautiful bar chart so that you can track your weak areas and give more focus on them. VERY EASY TO USE: The slick user interface allows you to choose from possible answers. You don't need to press too many buttons or encounter any alert messages. The app is very interactive and needs minimum user input. Innovative use of iPhone's small screen real estate. Shake your iPhone/iPod to skip a question. FEATURE LIST: • Choose number of questions you would like in each test. • Shows test results in HTML format with explanation for each question. • A new module, "Progress Meter" keeps track of how you are performing in a particular topic or mock test. • Choose your own timer settings. • Shake your iPhone/iPod to skip a question. • Cool sound effects. (You can turn them off if desired.) • Choose your own zoom factor for your question graphics. • Special algorithm that randomizes questions every time you take a test. * Privacy Policy: http://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html * EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

DMV Practice Test(s)

Prepare for your learner's permit written test with this efficient and simple app. It offers driving-relevant question sets for all 50 US states, simulating the real test environment to help you pass easily.

Highlights
  • State-specific question sets for all 50 US states
  • Simulated test mode
  • Starred mode for saving questions
  • Cramming mode for quick review
  • Tracks highest scores
Read full description

To obtain a class C or regular passenger vehicle driver's license in the US requires the driver to first obtain a learner's permit by passing the written permit test. To help you pass the written permit test easily, this app was designed to be efficient and simple but it has effective layouts and features. It has compiled many driving relevant question sets to fully prepare you for the real written test. The question sets are available for all 50 states across the United States: 1. Alabama 2. Alaska 3. Arizona 4. Arkansas 5. California 6. Colorado 7. Connecticut 8. Delaware 9. Florida 10. Georgia 11. Hawaii 12. Idaho 13. Illinois 14. Indiana 15. Iowa 16. Kansas 17. Kentucky 18. Louisiana 19. Maine 20. Maryland 21. Massachusetts 22. Michigan 23. Minnesota 24. Mississippi 25. Missouri 26. Montana 27. Nebraska 28. Nevada 29. New Hampshire 30. New Jersey 31. New Mexico 32. New York 33. North Carolina 34. North Dakota 35. Ohio 36. Oklahoma 37. Oregon 38. Pennsylvania 39. Rhode Island 40. South Carolina 41. South Dakota 42. Tennessee 43. Texas 44. Utah 45. Vermont 46. Virginia 47. Washington 48. Washington District of Columbia 49. West Virginia 50. Wisconsin 51. Wyoming You just have to choose from the ever-growing list of selections. Quick APP Features: -Test mode: practice all the questions in a simulated testing environment and evaluate your readiness. -Starred mode: bookmark or star any question that you have difficulty with and come back to review the questions as often as needed. -Perfect mode: keep testing every question in the each question set until you have perfected all the questions.

Screenshots

Driver's Ed Lite4 screens
DMV Practice Test(s)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DMV Practice Test(s) at 4.8 against Driver's Ed Lite's 4.2. DMV Practice Test(s) also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Driver's Ed Lite's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Driver's Ed Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DMV Practice Test(s) asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DMV Practice Test(s) holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Practice Test(s) has 155 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Driver's Ed Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of DMV Practice Test(s)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Driver's Ed Lite ships an update monthly, DMV Practice Test(s) every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Driver's Ed Lite versus DMV Practice Test(s): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriver's Ed LiteDMV Practice Test(s)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (13 ratings)4.8 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13155 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebrich Software LimitedWei Zhang

Customer experience

Driver's Ed Lite

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive63.0%
Neutral6.8%
Negative30.1%

DMV Practice Test(s)

All ratings154 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral1.3%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Driver's Ed Lite

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Crashes right after completing a test
  • App crashes after update
  • App won't open
  • Keeps exiting and returning to home screen
  • Progress meter resets to zero
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  • Practice tests have errors with answers
  • App keeps reinstalling itself
  • App runs in background slowing down device
  • Upgrade keeps loading
  • California handbook crashes frequently
  • App crashes on startup
  • App takes a long time to download/update

Requested features

14 requests
  • Update for iOS 11 compatibility
  • Fix crashing issue after tests
  • Improve app for iPhone
  • Add bookmarks or progress tracking
  • More challenging questions
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  • Canadian version
  • Mix up answer order
  • More handbooks for different states (e.g., Virginia)
  • Fix issues with practice tests
  • Improve helpful hints tone
  • Make mock test harder
  • Provide state-specific tests
  • Add dark mode
  • Better progress meter functionality

DMV Practice Test(s)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Driver's Ed Lite

One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$2.99
None

DMV Practice Test(s)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Driver's Ed Lite free?
Driver's Ed Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DMV Practice Test(s) free?
DMV Practice Test(s) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Driver's Ed Lite or DMV Practice Test(s)?
DMV Practice Test(s) is rated higher. Driver's Ed Lite averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DMV Practice Test(s) averages 4.8 from 155 ratings.
Do Driver's Ed Lite or DMV Practice Test(s) have ads?
DMV Practice Test(s) shows ads; Driver's Ed Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Driver's Ed Lite or DMV Practice Test(s)?
Driver's Ed Lite ships an update monthly, and DMV Practice Test(s) every 7 months. Most recently, Driver's Ed Lite was updated on September 22, 2026 and DMV Practice Test(s) on June 5, 2026.

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