# CDL Help vs NY CDL Permit

The clearest difference is ads: NY CDL Permit at none against CDL Help's shown. CDL Help's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and NY CDL Permit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CDL Help against 5.0 for NY CDL Permit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, NY CDL Permit weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDL Help | NY CDL Permit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-help-cdl-prep-test-2026/id6444388755/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-cdl-permit-abc/id6744755000/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 131 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [TruckDriver.help](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654388458) | [Potential Development Associatio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1809218163) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NY CDL Permit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-cdl-permit-abc/id6744755000)

Prepare for your New York CDL permit exam with over 1,170 official-style questions in the ABC format. This app offers multilingual support and detailed explanations to ensure deep understanding, not just memorization.

**Highlights:** 1,170+ official-style CDL questions, ABC question format with three answer choices, Detailed explanations and official references, Multilingual support (English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian), Practice and simulated test modes, Progress tracking and review of incorrect answers

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NY CDL Quiz Access Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Unlock All Features | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDL Help free?

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

### Is NY CDL Permit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CDL Help or NY CDL Permit?

NY CDL Permit is rated higher. CDL Help averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while NY CDL Permit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CDL Help or NY CDL Permit have ads?

CDL Help shows ads; NY CDL Permit does not.

### Which is updated more often, CDL Help or NY CDL Permit?

CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, and NY CDL Permit weekly. Most recently, CDL Help was updated on October 18, 2026 and NY CDL Permit on October 7, 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.*