Comparison

CDL Help vs Lingo Driver

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

Head to head
About

CDL Help

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
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CDL Practice Test — CDL Help Prepare with confidence for your CDL permit test. CDL Help is a CDL practice test app for the Class A and Class B commercial driver's license. Study 2,500+ practice questions with detailed explanations — offline, in 10 languages. PRACTICE TESTS Core CDL tests: • General Knowledge — vehicle rules, safe driving, cargo, vehicle inspection. Required for all CDL applicants. • Combination Vehicles — coupling and uncoupling, rollover prevention, inspection. Required for Class A. • Air Brakes — system parts, dual air brakes, checks and correct use. Endorsement tests: • HazMat (H) — hazardous materials, placards, emergency response. • Tanker (N) — loading and unloading, liquid surge, tanker driving. • Doubles & Triples (T) — coupling more than one trailer, safe driving, inspection. Also in the app: pre-trip inspection questions, and US road signs with a quiz. STUDY TOOLS • Complete version (the exam essentials) or Expanded version (extra questions from the CDL handbook) • Flashcards for quick review • Reading mode: the question, the correct answer and the explanation together • Text-to-speech: hear questions read aloud in English • Bookmark questions to review later • Practice the questions you missed most • Shuffle questions • Timed mock exam • Set your exam date and get a daily study plan with a countdown • Progress by topic: questions answered and accuracy • Your state's CDL handbook in the app — many explanations link to the page they come from • Detailed explanations based on federal FMCSA regulations LEARN CDL AND ENGLISH TOGETHER Federal rules require commercial drivers to read and speak English (49 CFR 391.11). Study in your language and switch any question to English with one tap. You learn the CDL rules and the English words for them at the same time. When you can read road signs, talk with inspectors and fill in reports in English, you protect yourself, your CDL and everyone on the road. Languages in the app: English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Korean, Turkish, Ukrainian, Uzbek. Some tests and features require an in-app purchase. Download CDL Help and start studying today. Terms of Use: https://www.cdlhelp.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.cdlhelp.com/privacy-policy

About

Lingo Driver

This AI-powered English tutor helps commercial drivers learn job-specific vocabulary and grammar for CDL exams and daily tasks. Practice real dialogues, receive pronunciation feedback, and gain confidence on the road. Offline access and a certificate upon completion are included.

Highlights
  • Job-specific vocabulary
  • Real dialogue practice
  • Pronunciation feedback
  • Grammar mastery
  • Offline access
  • Certificate of completion
Features
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Drive Smart. Speak Confidently. CDL & Rideshare English for the USA An advanced AI English tutor built for life on the road. Learn real‑life English to pass CDL exams, meet FMCSA* standards, and handle daily job tasks with confidence. What you’ll get: • Job‑specific vocabulary: dispatch, weigh stations, police stops • Practice real dialogues and commands in safety scenarios • Master English grammar (present, past, and future tenses) • Interactive voice tools for pronunciation feedback • Offline access, multilingual interface, and certificate after test completion • Lessons designed to fit your route and schedule: learn anytime, anywhere Why you’ll love it: • Built around real CDL test scenarios and driving tasks • Helps meet strict FMCSA English proficiency enforcement • Builds skills that keep you safe, professional, and understood on the job How it works: • Start with core lessons and quizzes • Practice voice tasks and real test sets • Unlock full modules and earn your certificate *With new FMCSA and CVSA regulations in effect, demonstrating English proficiency is mandatory for commercial drivers. Lingo Driver helps you get ready for these tests and meet federal standards. Download now and drive confidently with English made for drivers! Terms of Use: https://lingodriver.com/privacy-policy#terms

Screenshots

CDL Help4 screens
Lingo Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CDL Help at 55% against Lingo Driver's 0%. CDL Help also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 4). Lingo Driver's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Lingo Driver sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CDL Help holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of CDL Help's written reviews are positive against 0% of Lingo Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, Lingo Driver every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CDL Help versus Lingo Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL HelpLingo Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better2.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruckDriver.helpEzTechTonic Inc

Customer experience

CDL Help

All ratings5,375 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews92 reviews
Positive55.4%
Neutral6.5%
Negative38.0%

Lingo Driver

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

CDL Help

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add audio pronunciation for better learning
  • Randomize questions when reviewing
  • Provide feedback on test performance

Lingo Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

23 purchases

CDL Help

Subscriptions23
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$17.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$24.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$24.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription$29.991 Month
  • 1 month subscription3 Days trial$29.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription.$39.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription.$44.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription.$49.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription$54.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription$64.993 Months
  • 3 months subscription3 Days trial$64.993 Months
  • 6 months subscription.$69.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription.$79.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$84.996 Months
  • Annual (1 year) subscription.$99.991 Year
  • 6 months subscription3 Days trial$99.996 Months
  • 6 months subscription$99.996 Months
  • 1 year subscription$129.991 Year
  • Annual subscription.$139.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$149.991 Year
  • Annual subscription3 Days trial$149.991 Year
3 purchases

Lingo Driver

Subscriptions3
  • Standard Weekly Plan7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Pro Monthly Plan$34.991 Month
  • Pro Annual Plan3 Days trial$299.001 Year

Questions

Is CDL Help free?
CDL Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lingo Driver free?
Lingo Driver is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CDL Help or Lingo Driver?
CDL Help is rated higher. CDL Help averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Lingo Driver averages 2.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CDL Help or Lingo Driver have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; Lingo Driver does not.
Which is updated more often, CDL Help or Lingo Driver?
CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, and Lingo Driver every 2 weeks. Most recently, CDL Help was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lingo Driver on September 15, 2026.

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