# DMV Genie vs DMV Permit Practice Test +

The clearest difference is ads: DMV Genie at none against DMV Permit Practice Test +'s shown. DMV Genie also leads on ratings volume (184K vs 948) and chart position (#34 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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 Practice Test + sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 DMV Permit Practice Test +. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Genie has 184K ratings behind it against 948, 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 88% of DMV Permit Practice Test +'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMV Genie | DMV Permit Practice Test + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (184K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-genie-permit-test-2026/id513850893/reviews) | **[4.8 (948 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-permit-practice-test-plus/id6590606726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **184K** | 948 |
| Positive reviews | 84.2% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#34** | — |
| Size | 223 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elegant eLearning](https://appshunter.io/developer/497640353) | [Thi My Tam Truong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740267906) |

## What reviewers say

### DMV Genie

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

**Currently charting:** #34 Top Grossing · Education, #145 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 Practice Test +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmv-permit-practice-test-plus/id6590606726)

Prepare for your driver's license test with a comprehensive practice tool. It offers state-specific questions, detailed explanations, and progress tracking to make learning easy and effective. Get ready to pass your permit exam with confidence.

**Highlights:** Personalized Study Roadmap, 3000+ state-specific questions, Correct answer and explanation, Progress tracking (correct, incorrect, unattempted), Simulates DMV driving test questions, Covers all states in the USA

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DMV Permit Practice Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| DMV Permit Test Semi Yearly | $26.99 | per 6 months |
| DMV Permit Practice Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| DMV Permit Practice LifeTime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for passing exams
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎉 Effective study tool
- 💡 Informative and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paid subscription required
- 🐛 Quizzes not available after payment

**Reported bugs**

- Quizzes not loading after payment
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Free practice tests
- More detailed explanations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DMV Genie free?

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

### Is DMV Permit Practice Test + free?

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

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

DMV Permit Practice Test + is rated higher. DMV Genie averages 4.8 out of 5 from 184K ratings, while DMV Permit Practice Test + averages 4.8 from 948 ratings.

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

DMV Permit Practice Test + shows ads; DMV Genie does not.

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

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, and DMV Permit Practice Test + fortnightly. Most recently, DMV Genie was updated on November 7, 2026 and DMV Permit Practice Test + on November 4, 2026.

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