# DMV Genie vs Illinois CDL Practice Tests

The clearest difference is ads: DMV Genie at none against Illinois CDL Practice Tests's shown. DMV Genie also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (184K vs 58). Illinois CDL Practice Tests's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Illinois CDL Practice Tests sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.8 for Illinois CDL Practice Tests. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Genie has 184K ratings behind it against 58, 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 100% of Illinois CDL Practice Tests's.

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, Illinois CDL Practice Tests every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMV Genie | Illinois CDL Practice Tests |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-genie-permit-test-2026/id513850893/reviews) | **[4.8 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois-cdl-practice-tests/id1604734921/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 58 |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#40** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elegant eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/497640353) | [Nilu Rathod](https://appshunter.io/developer/1589204601) |

## What reviewers say

### DMV Genie

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

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Grossing · Education, #112 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


### Illinois CDL Practice Tests

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/illinois-cdl-practice-tests/id1604734921)

Prepare for your Illinois CDL permit test with practice questions based on the official state manual. Track your progress, bookmark difficult questions, and improve your performance with this comprehensive study tool.

**Highlights:** Practice tests based on official manual, Progress tracking and history, Bookmark questions for later review, Performance-based improvement suggestions, Covers all CDL test categories, Intuitive user interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMV Genie free?

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

### Is Illinois CDL Practice Tests free?

Illinois CDL Practice Tests is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DMV Genie or Illinois CDL Practice Tests?

Illinois CDL Practice Tests is rated higher. DMV Genie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while Illinois CDL Practice Tests averages 4.8 from 58 ratings.

### Do DMV Genie or Illinois CDL Practice Tests have ads?

Illinois CDL Practice Tests shows ads; DMV Genie does not.

### Which is updated more often, DMV Genie or Illinois CDL Practice Tests?

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, and Illinois CDL Practice Tests every 5 months. Most recently, DMV Genie was updated on November 10, 2026 and Illinois CDL Practice Tests on November 3, 2026.

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