# Texas CDL Test Prep vs CDL Help

The clearest difference is price: CDL Help at Free against Texas CDL Test Prep's $12.99. CDL Help also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 172). Texas CDL Test Prep's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 55%). On rating, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

CDL Help is free to download; Texas CDL Test Prep costs $12.99 up front. Texas CDL Test Prep sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 Texas CDL Test Prep against 4.9 for CDL Help. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Texas CDL Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 55% of CDL Help's.

Texas CDL Test Prep ships an update every 3 months, CDL Help every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texas CDL Test Prep | CDL Help |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-cdl-test-prep/id558801001/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **67.7% of reviews** | 55.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kelvin Beecroft](https://appshunter.io/developer/301291170) | [TruckDriver.help](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654388458) |

## What reviewers say

### Texas CDL Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texas-cdl-test-prep/id558801001)

Prepare for your Texas Commercial Driver's License (CDL) written exam with a comprehensive platform offering over 680 practice questions, road signs, and official manuals. Study specific sections like Air Brakes, Hazardous Materials, and Special Requirements with detailed explanations and cheat sheets.

**Highlights:** 680+ practice questions, Road signs included, Official CDL manuals, Section-specific study, Printable cheat sheets, Immediate answer checking, Bookmark questions

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Brakes Cheat Sheet | Free | one-time |
| Passenger Cheat Sheet | Free | one-time |
| Cargo Cheat Sheet | Free | one-time |
| School Bus Cheat Sheet | Free | one-time |
| Texas Driver License Practice Test | $2.99 | one-time |


### CDL Help

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755)

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License exam with over 1000 practice questions. Study core and endorsement tests, including HazMat and Air Brakes, with detailed explanations. The app also supports learning CDL regulations and English simultaneously, with support for 10 languages.

**Highlights:** 1000+ practice questions, Core and endorsement tests, Detailed explanations, Multi-language support, Flashcards and reading mode, Frequently missed questions tracker, State-specific information

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

**In-app purchases (23)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 week subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $17.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| 1 month subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription. | $39.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription. | $44.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription. | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $54.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 3 months subscription | $64.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 months subscription. | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription. | $79.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription | $84.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual (1 year) subscription. | $99.99 | per year |
| 6 months subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 6 months subscription | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $129.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription. | $139.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Annual subscription | $149.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app for CDL permit exam preparation
- 🙏 Helpful for users with limited English proficiency
- 🚀 Questions and answers match DMV exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Incorrect translations and inconsistent answers
- 🐛 Questions and answers do not match DMV exams
- 🔒 Subscription issues and inability to cancel

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect or missing questions and answers
- Inconsistencies between full and express versions
- Restore subscription functionality not working

**Requested features**

- Add audio pronunciation for better learning
- Randomize questions when reviewing
- Provide feedback on test performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texas CDL Test Prep free?

Texas CDL Test Prep costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CDL Help free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Texas CDL Test Prep or CDL Help?

CDL Help is rated higher. Texas CDL Test Prep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while CDL Help averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Texas CDL Test Prep or CDL Help have ads?

CDL Help shows ads; Texas CDL Test Prep does not.

### Which is updated more often, Texas CDL Test Prep or CDL Help?

Texas CDL Test Prep ships an update every 3 months, and CDL Help every 2 days. Most recently, Texas CDL Test Prep was updated on October 14, 2026 and CDL Help on October 18, 2026.

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