# DMV Genie vs DMV Permit Test

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DMV Genie at 184K against DMV Permit Test's 1.4K. DMV Genie also leads on review sentiment (84% vs 65%) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DMV Genie sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and DMV Permit Test sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DMV Genie against 4.7 for DMV Permit Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Genie has 184K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of DMV Genie's written reviews are positive against 65% of DMV Permit Test's.

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, DMV Permit Test every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMV Genie | DMV Permit Test |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-genie-permit-test-2026/id513850893/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-permit-test-cdl-study/id1582310050/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **84.2% of reviews** | 65.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Elegant eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/497640353) | [Gowalk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649775469) |

## What reviewers say

### DMV Genie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-genie-permit-test-2026/id513850893)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Grossing · Education, #117 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your driver's permit or license test with comprehensive study materials and practice exams. This app offers state-specific questions, detailed explanations, and a pass guarantee. It covers car, motorcycle, and CDL tests for all 50 states.

**Highlights:** State-specific practice tests, 500+ up-to-date questions, Detailed explanations and hints, AI Tutor for tricky questions, Pass guarantee with refund, Covers car, motorcycle, and CDL tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Premium: 1 week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Driving Test Premium (7d) | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| CDL Premium 1-month | $24.99 | per month |
| Car Driving Test Premium Weekly | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| CDL All-in-one Exam Prep | $39.99 | per month |
| Car Driving Test Premium (30d) | $39.99 | per month |
| DMV Genie Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Car Premium 7-day access | $15.99 | one-time |
| Car Premium 30-day access | $29.99 | one-time |
| Car Premium Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Extremely helpful for passing the test
- 🎯 Accurate questions and explanations
- 📚 Comprehensive coverage of test material
- 🏆 Helped users pass on the first try
- 🤖 Effective study tool, better than just reading the manual

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for premium features
- 🤔 Some questions not representative of actual test
- 🔍 Percentage score not always accurate
- 📢 Too many ads in free version
- 🤯 Frustrating when app doesn't sync across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Exam simulator not tracking progress correctly
- Login issues and account syncing problems
- Outdated content for some states

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- More frequent content updates
- Better organization of test categories
- Ability to review missed questions
- Family sharing for premium access


### DMV Permit Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-permit-test-cdl-study/id1582310050)

Prepare for your DMV CDL permit test with the latest questions and engaging study modes. Track your progress, review incorrect answers, and access traffic rules theory. Includes helpful clues and customizable options for efficient learning.

**Highlights:** Latest practice questions, Topic-based ticket breakdown, Favorites section for incorrect answers, Multiple exam modes, Traffic rules theory section, Clues for question explanations, Customizable application settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Helpful for passing permit/license tests
- 👍 Accurate practice questions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for full access
- 🚫 False advertising as a free app
- 🐛 App crashes or doesn't open

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with older devices
- Tracking and copyright concerns

**Requested features**

- Offer more free content
- Provide translations to other languages


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMV Genie free?

DMV Genie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DMV Permit Test free?

DMV Permit Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DMV Genie or DMV Permit Test?

DMV Genie is rated higher. DMV Genie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while DMV Permit Test averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do DMV Genie or DMV Permit Test have ads?

Neither DMV Genie nor DMV Permit Test shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DMV Genie or DMV Permit Test?

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, and DMV Permit Test every 8 days. Most recently, DMV Genie was updated on November 9, 2026 and DMV Permit Test on November 7, 2026.

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