CDL Help vs Lifting Operations AP Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1000+ practice questions
- Core and endorsement tests
- Detailed explanations
- Multi-language support
- Flashcards and reading mode
- Frequently missed questions tracker
- State-specific information
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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
Lifting Operations AP Prep
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Lifting Operations AP Prep is a focused exam-prep app for Appointed Person (lifting operations) theory — LOLER, PUWER and BS 7121 principles, lift planning, crane duty charts, ground conditions, slinging and method statements. IMPORTANT: Full access requires an In-App Purchase (auto-renewable subscription or lifetime). The download is free; practice content unlocks after purchase. Restore Purchases is always available on the paywall and in Settings. WHAT YOU GET • 2,000+ original multiple-choice questions across AP theory topics • LOLER & PUWER duties, BS 7121 roles, lift categories & planning • Crane selection & duty-chart scenarios, ground conditions, slinging & accessories • Exclusion zones and method statement / lift-plan drills • Timed mocks (40 questions · 45 minutes · 80% pass-style practice) • Quick practice, practice-by-topic, weak-area drills • Review incorrect answers and bookmarks • Flashcards with spaced repetition • Progress dashboard: readiness %, mastery, streak, assessment countdown • Works fully offline — no account required WHO IT'S FOR Appointed Person candidates, lift planners, supervisors and site teams preparing for theory assessments. Clear rationales after every answer. COMPLIANCE & DISCLAIMER Independent study aid by MD Shahariar Nazim Joy. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to CPCS, NPORS, CITB, or any awarding body. Original questions based on publicly taught LOLER/PUWER concepts and widely used BS 7121 principles — not a reproduction of copyrighted standards text. Practising here does not guarantee a pass. Always follow current regulations, manufacturer data and your employer's procedures on site. SUBSCRIPTIONS (USD) • Monthly Premium — $6.99 / month • Yearly Premium — $19.99 / year (best value) • Lifetime Access — $29.99 one-time Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/lifting-operations-ap-prep/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://joykhansayan1.github.io/lifting-operations-ap-prep/support.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Lifting Operations AP Prep at none against CDL Help's shown. CDL Help's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Lifting Operations AP Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | CDL Help | Lifting Operations AP Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 54.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5.4K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TruckDriver.help | MD Shahariar Nazim Joy |
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
Lifting Operations AP Prep
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
CDL Help
- 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
Lifting Operations AP Prep
- Monthly Premium$6.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$29.99
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