# DMV Genie vs CDL Prep

DMV Genie and CDL Prep both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 84% of DMV Genie's written reviews are positive against 25% of CDL Prep's. DMV Genie also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (184K vs 375). CDL Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 CDL Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 3 months. 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 CDL Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Genie has 184K ratings behind it against 375, 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 25% of CDL Prep's.

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, CDL Prep every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMV Genie | CDL Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-genie-permit-test-2026/id513850893/reviews) | **[4.8 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep/id6450747269/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 375 |
| Positive reviews | **84.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#36** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elegant eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/497640353) | [Nurlan Kasabulatov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034321905) |

## What reviewers say

### DMV Genie

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

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Education, #129 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your driver's permit or license test with comprehensive study materials and practice exams. Covers all 50 states and various license types, offering a pass guarantee. Access realistic tests, AI tutoring, and progress tracking to ensure you're ready.

**Highlights:** 500+ state-specific practice questions, 100% aligned with official Driver's Manuals, Covers car, motorcycle, and CDL tests, Realistic practice tests and AI tutor, Pass guarantee with refund option, Progress tracking and smart study modes

**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


### CDL Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep/id6450747269)

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) test with this comprehensive iOS study tool. It offers practice exams, flashcards, and detailed explanations to help you master all sections of the CDL test, including general knowledge, hazardous materials, and air brakes.

**Highlights:** Extensive study materials, Practice exams and simulations, Hundreds of test questions, Flashcards, Detailed explanations, Customizable practice tests, Progress tracking

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDL Prep Test 2023 Premium | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| CDL Prep Test 2023 Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| CDL Prep Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| CDL Prep Test 2023 Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMV Genie free?

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

### Is CDL Prep free?

CDL Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DMV Genie or CDL Prep?

CDL Prep is rated higher. DMV Genie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while CDL Prep averages 4.8 from 375 ratings.

### Do DMV Genie or CDL Prep have ads?

Neither DMV Genie nor CDL Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DMV Genie or CDL Prep?

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, and CDL Prep every 5 months. Most recently, DMV Genie was updated on November 13, 2026 and CDL Prep on November 3, 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.*