Comparison

DMV Genie vs CDL Prep

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

Head to head
About

DMV Genie

Prepare for your driver's license or permit test with comprehensive study materials and practice exams. This app offers state-specific questions, detailed explanations, and AI-powered tutoring to help you pass on your first attempt. Covers car, motorcycle, and CDL tests across all 50 states.

Highlights
  • State-specific practice questions
  • Realistic mock exams
  • Detailed explanations and hints
  • AI Tutor for clarification
  • Progress tracking and passing probability
  • Cheat sheets and PDFs
Features
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Pass your DMV permit or license test on the first try - guaranteed. DMV Genie is the #1 app for DMV test preparation, trusted by over 9 million drivers. We cover all 50 states and every DMV exam: car, motorcycle, and CDL (commercial driver’s license). Studying for your 2026 DMV test has never been easier. WHY CHOOSE DMV GENIE? - Complete Exam Prep: 500+ state-specific questions, 100% aligned with your state’s official Driver’s Manual. Every question is up to date for 2026. - Proven Results: 97% of DMV Genie users pass their exam on the first attempt (see link below) - Our program is the only one recommended by multiple state DMVs (the Wyoming DMV even adopted our platform) - a testament to its accuracy - Pass Guarantee: We’re so confident you’ll pass, we guarantee it. Pass the real exam or receive a full refund. No risk, just results. - Trusted by Millions: Join over 9,000,000 drivers who have used DMV Genie to ace their tests. Whether it’s your learner’s permit, driver’s license, or CDL, you’re in good company. - Covers Every Test Type: Car learner’s permit, driver’s license test, motorcycle license, CDL permit, and endorsement exams (including HazMat, School Bus, Air Brakes, and more) – Available in one app, with some content and features requiring Premium. FREE AND PREMIUM STUDY TOOLS: - Realistic Practice Tests: Practice with DMV-style questions based on your state’s official Driver’s Manual. - Smart Study Modes: Use practice quizzes and review tools to study at your pace. Advanced modes, including Exam Simulator, require Premium. - Detailed Explanations & Hints: Learn why each answer is right or wrong. - AI Tutor: Get help understanding tricky questions and explanations. - Progress Tracking: Basic progress is available in the app. Advanced readiness tracking and passing probability require Premium. - Cheat Sheets & PDFs: Available with Premium. Review road signs and tricky questions quickly. State-specific DMV testing for all 50 US states: Alabama (AL), Alaska (AK), Arizona (AZ), Arkansas (AR), California (CA), Colorado (CO), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), District of Columbia (DC), Florida (FL), Georgia (GA), Hawaii (HI), Idaho (ID), Illinois (IL), Indiana (IN), Iowa (IA), Kansas (KS), Kentucky (KY), Louisiana (LA), Maine (ME), Maryland (MD), Massachusetts (MA), Michigan (MI), Minnesota (MN), Mississippi (MS), Missouri (MO), Montana (MT), Nebraska (NE), Nevada (NV), New Hampshire (NH), New Jersey (NJ), New Mexico (NM), New York (NY), North Carolina (NC), North Dakota (ND), Ohio (OH), Oklahoma (OK), Oregon (OR), Pennsylvania (PA), Rhode Island (RI), South Carolina (SC), South Dakota (SD), Tennessee (TN), Texas (TX), Utah (UT), Vermont (VT), Virginia (VA), Washington (WA), West Virginia (WV), Wisconsin (WI), Wyoming (WY). Covers all official licensing agencies: DMV, BMV, MVA, DOR, MVC, MVD, DOT, DOL, DDS, RMV, OMV, SOS, KSP, DPS. *See our Success Rate Research Report: https://driving-tests.org/premium/pdf/Driving-Tests-org-Success-Rate-Report-30-Nov-2023-compressed.pdf DMV Genie focuses on one thing - helping you pass your DMV written exam. We continually refine our exam-like questions using official DMV updates and learner feedback, so the real test format feels familiar. Install DMV Genie and walk into your DMV exam with confidence.

About

CDL Prep

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License (CDL) permit tests with over 900 practice questions and detailed explanations. The app offers timed exams, mistake review, and state-specific handbooks, with translation support for multiple languages.

Highlights
  • 907 practice questions
  • Clear explanations for each question
  • Timed practice exams
  • Mistake review feature
  • State-specific handbooks
  • Progress tracking by topic
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Study for your CDL permit knowledge tests with 907 practice questions, a clear explanation for every question, and timed practice exams that give you a new mix of questions every time. WHICH CDL DO YOU NEED? Choose what you'll drive — a truck with a trailer, a one-piece truck or bus, or a van — and CDL Prep lines up the written tests for Class A, B or C, plus the endorsements you add. All 32 tests stay one tap away. WHAT YOU GET • 907 practice questions in 32 tests, each with a clear explanation • Timed practice exam: 25 questions, 25 minutes, 80% to pass • Mistake review: missed questions come back until they stick • State-specific handbook: choose any of the 50 states or DC and open its CDL manual • Progress by topic: see what you've mastered and what to study next • License codes explained: the L restriction and the H, N, T, P and S endorsements • Daily reminder at the time you choose • Works offline: every question is stored on your phone, no account needed EVERY CDL TOPIC • General Knowledge • Air Brakes • Combination Vehicles • HazMat (Hazardous Materials) • Tanker Vehicles • Doubles & Triples • Passenger Vehicles • School Bus • Pre-Trip Inspection STUDY IN ENGLISH, UNDERSTAND IN YOUR LANGUAGE Questions stay in English. When a word or sentence stops you, tap Translate to read the question, its answers and the explanation in Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Polish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Arabic, French, German or Italian. Questions you answer with translation on come back for review, so you can be sure you know them in English. Translation needs an internet connection. The app's interface is also available in Spanish. CDL PRO Without a subscription you get 9 practice tests (269 questions), unlimited timed exams drawn from all 907 questions, mistake review, every state handbook and a limited number of translations. CDL Pro, an optional auto-renewing subscription, unlocks all 32 practice tests and raises the translation limit. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. DISCLAIMER CDL Prep is an independent study app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing the FMCSA, any state DMV, or any other government agency. Practice questions and handbooks are based on publicly available government materials. Always confirm current requirements with your state licensing agency. Official sources: • FMCSA — Commercial Driver's License: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license • State CDL manuals and licensing agencies: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/registration/commercial-drivers-license/state-resources-and-programs Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DMV Genie4 screens
CDL Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: DMV Genie at 184K against CDL Prep's 7. DMV Genie also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). CDL Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. DMV Genie sells 27 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and CDL Prep sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for DMV Genie against 4.9 for CDL Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DMV Genie has 184K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DMV Genie ships an update fortnightly, CDL Prep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
DMV Genie versus CDL Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDMV GenieCDL Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (184K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews84.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings184K — better7
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#43 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size223 MB51 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperElegant eLearningMD Teknoloji Bilisim ve Ticaret Anonim Sirketi

Customer experience

DMV Genie

All ratings183,806 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.5%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews1,093 reviews
Positive84.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.0%

CDL Prep

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

Bugs and requests

DMV Genie

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

CDL Prep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

27 purchases

DMV Genie

Subscriptions17
  • Car Premium: 1 week3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Car Driving Test Premium (7d)3 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • CDL Premium 1-month$24.991 Month
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  • Car Driving Test Premium (30d)3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • Car Driving Test Premium Weekly3 Days trial$29.997 Days
  • CDL Premium All-in-one + ELDT$39.001 Month
  • CDL Premium 1-Month$39.991 Month
  • CDL All-in-one Exam Prep3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Car Driving Test Premium (30d)7 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Car Driving Test Premium (30d)3 Days trial$39.991 Month
  • Class A CDL ELDT 30-Day Access3 Days trial$49.001 Month
  • Class B CDL ELDT 30-Day Access3 Days trial$49.001 Month
  • “Non-ELDT Endorsements” 30-Day$49.001 Month
  • CDL Premium 1-Month$49.991 Month
  • CDL Pro All-in-one+ELDT certificate3 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • Class A ELDT + 30d Exam Prep$99.001 Month
  • Class B ELDT + 30d Exam Prep$99.001 Month
One-time10
  • DMV Genie Premium$9.99
  • CDL Premium$14.99
  • Car Premium 7-day access$15.99
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  • 30-Day Car Premium Access$23.99
  • Car Premium 30-day access$29.99
  • Motorcycle Premium$39.99
  • HazMat ELDT + 7d Exam Prep$69.00
  • Car Premium Lifetime$99.99
  • DMV(CDL) Premium Lifetime$99.99
  • Car Premium 365-day access$99.99
1 purchases

CDL Prep

Subscriptions1
  • CDL Pro$9.991 Month

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 4.9 from 7 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 2 months. Most recently, DMV Genie was updated on November 3, 2026 and CDL Prep on October 28, 2026.

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