Comparison

Prepware Commercial Pilot vs Idaho CDL Test Prep

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

Head to head
About

Prepware Commercial Pilot

Prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam with this comprehensive study and test tool. It offers flashcard-style review of questions, answers, and explanations, allowing you to study by subject or take realistic practice tests.

Highlights
  • Flashcard-style review
  • Questions, answers, and explanations
  • Study by subject
  • Practice tests
  • FAA Knowledge Exam preparation
Features
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Comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Flashcard style review of questions, answers and explanations included for you to study by subject or with a true-to-form practice test.

About

Idaho CDL Test Prep

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License permit test with extensive practice questions and study materials. Learn at your own pace, even offline, and focus on the specific CDL classes and endorsements you need to pass.

Highlights
  • Offline study capability
  • DMV-style practice quizzes
  • CDL class and endorsement focus
  • 580+ practice questions
  • Includes Idaho CDL Manual
  • Printable cheat sheets
Features
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Join the 40,000+ drivers we've helped pass their CDL permit tests! Why Choose Idaho CDL Test Prep? • Learn at Your Own Pace: Study whenever and wherever you want, even without internet access. • Ace Your Tests: Practice with tons of quizzes that match the format and style of the real DMV exam. • Choose Your Path: Focus on the CDL class (Class A or Class B) and endorsements you need. What's Included: • Everything You Need for Your CLP: Get ready for your Commercial Learner's Permit test with quizzes covering everything from driving safely to special trailers. • 580+ practice questions • Idaho CDL Manual included for FREE • Road signs included for FREE 580+ questions: - Air Brakes - Combination Vehicles - Doubles and Triples - Driving Safely - Hazardous Materials - School Bus - Tank Vehicles - Transporting Cargo - Transporting Passengers Cheat sheets are printable, can be copied to iBooks, or use our built-in reader: - Air Brakes cheat sheet - Passenger cheat sheet - Cargo cheat sheet - School Bus cheat sheet Features: - Preview answers to all practice questions - Bookmark questions for later study - Study mode has immediate answer checking and explanations (where available) - Share questions on Facebook to get help from friends - Questions are not repeated until a topic is complete - Practice tests are saved automatically and can be restarted at any time These practice questions were developed by a CDL expert and based on the work supported by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Practice questions are available in English only.

Screenshots

Prepware Commercial Pilot4 screens
Idaho CDL Test Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Idaho CDL Test Prep at 4.0 against Prepware Commercial Pilot's 2.8. Idaho CDL Test Prep also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Prepware Commercial Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Prepware Commercial Pilot costs $9.99 and Idaho CDL Test Prep $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Idaho CDL Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prepware Commercial Pilot has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prepware Commercial Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Idaho CDL Test Prep every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Prepware Commercial Pilot versus Idaho CDL Test Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrepware Commercial PilotIdaho CDL Test Prep
Price$9.99 — better$12.99
Rating2.8 (35 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 20 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#177 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB23 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperASAKelvin Beecroft

Customer experience

Prepware Commercial Pilot

All ratings35 ratings
Positive37.1%
Neutral17.1%
Negative45.7%
Written reviews47 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral21.3%
Negative42.6%

Idaho CDL Test Prep

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Prepware Commercial Pilot

No in-app purchases

None

Idaho CDL Test Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Prepware Commercial Pilot free?
Prepware Commercial Pilot costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idaho CDL Test Prep free?
Idaho CDL Test Prep costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prepware Commercial Pilot or Idaho CDL Test Prep?
Idaho CDL Test Prep is rated higher. Prepware Commercial Pilot averages 2.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Idaho CDL Test Prep averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Prepware Commercial Pilot or Idaho CDL Test Prep have ads?
Neither Prepware Commercial Pilot nor Idaho CDL Test Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prepware Commercial Pilot or Idaho CDL Test Prep?
Prepware Commercial Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Idaho CDL Test Prep every 20 months. Most recently, Prepware Commercial Pilot was updated on October 26, 2026 and Idaho CDL Test Prep on October 10, 2026.

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