Comparison

CDL Help vs PermitGo

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

PermitGo

Prepare for your U.S. driver's permit test with realistic practice questions and state-specific content. Study road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving with clear explanations for every answer. Track your progress and review mistakes to build confidence for your official exam.

Highlights
  • Realistic DMV-style questions
  • State-specific test preparation
  • Road signs and traffic laws
  • Clear explanations for answers
  • Progress tracking
  • Practice tests for all 50 states
Features
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Pass your DMV written test with confidence. PermitGo helps you prepare for your U.S. driver's permit test with realistic practice questions, state-specific content, and simple study tools. KEY FEATURES DMV PRACTICE > > > Realistic DMV-style questions > > > State-specific test preparation > > > Road signs, traffic laws & safe driving > > > Clear explanations for every answer PRACTICE TESTS > > > DMV-style practice tests > > > Review your mistakes > > > Track your progress > > > Practice anytime, anywhere ALL 50 STATES Prepare for your permit test in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. DISCLAIMER PermitGo is an independent educational app for driver's permit and knowledge test preparation. PermitGo is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any DMV or other U.S. government agency. PermitGo does not represent any government entity and is not an official DMV application. Content is provided for study purposes only and does not replace official state driver handbooks or government resources. Test requirements and laws may change. Always check your state's official licensing authority for current information. Passing PermitGo practice tests does not guarantee passing an official exam. PRIVACY POLICY: https://www.moneylat.com/permitly/privacy.html TERMS OF USE: https://www.moneylat.com/permitly/terms.html

Screenshots

CDL Help4 screens
PermitGo4 screens

Verdict

The call

CDL Help and PermitGo both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PermitGo's written reviews are positive against 55% of CDL Help's. PermitGo also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). CDL Help's advantage is ratings volume (5.4K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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. CDL Help sells 23 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PermitGo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. 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 — 4.9 for CDL Help against 5.0 for PermitGo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Help has 5.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of CDL Help's written reviews are positive against 100% of PermitGo's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, PermitGo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CDL Help versus PermitGo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL HelpPermitGo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 3 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruckDriver.helpMoney Lat SpA

Customer experience

CDL Help

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

PermitGo

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

PermitGo

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

PermitGo

Subscriptions3
  • PermitGo Weekly Access$7.997 Days
  • PermitGo Monthly Access$19.991 Month
  • PermitGo Annual Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is CDL Help free?
CDL Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PermitGo free?
PermitGo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CDL Help or PermitGo?
PermitGo is rated higher. CDL Help averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while PermitGo averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CDL Help or PermitGo have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; PermitGo does not.
Which is updated more often, CDL Help or PermitGo?
CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, and PermitGo every 3 days. Most recently, CDL Help was updated on October 22, 2026 and PermitGo on October 21, 2026.

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