Comparison

CDL Help vs ContractorPass

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 (CDL) permit test with over 2,500 practice questions and detailed explanations. Study core and endorsement tests in 10 languages, track your progress, and utilize tools like flashcards and timed mock exams to build confidence for your exam.

Highlights
  • 2,500+ practice questions
  • Detailed explanations
  • 10 language options
  • Core and endorsement tests
  • Flashcards
  • Timed mock exams
  • Progress tracking
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

ContractorPass

Prepare for the California General Contractor license exam with practice tests, flashcards, and official document access. Study offline in multiple languages and track your progress with detailed statistics. This app provides comprehensive study materials for the CSLB Law & Business and Trade exams.

Highlights
  • Practice exams for Law & Business and Trade
  • Timed exams with pass/fail scoring
  • Instant feedback and explanations
  • Flashcards and glossaries
  • Mistake review for focused study
  • Offline access to all questions
  • CSLB document access
Features
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Preparing for your California General Contractor license exam? ContractorPass gives you everything you need to walk in confident — on your phone, anytime, in 7 languages: English, Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese, Chinese, Ukrainian, and Armenian. CALIFORNIA (CSLB) ONLY — this app covers the California General Contractor license exam and does not include other states' exams. TWO FULL EXAMS, ONE APP • Law & Business — 1,000 practice questions across 7 sections • Trade (B General Building) — 1,034 practice questions across 9 study modules BUILT FOR REAL EXAM CONDITIONS • Timed full exams with pass/fail scoring • Instant feedback on every answer with clear explanations • Resume unfinished attempts right where you left off LEARN FASTER • Flashcards and glossaries for every section — terms, formulas, code facts • Mistake review: every question you miss is saved for focused re-study • Per-section statistics show exactly where you stand STUDY ANYWHERE • All 2,034 questions work fully offline • Progress syncs across your devices when you're back online CSLB DOCUMENTS • License path, application forms, and experience requirements — fill, save, print All practice questions and explanations are original study materials created for educational purposes. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) or any exam-preparation school. Using this app does not guarantee passing any licensing examination. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION ContractorPass Pro Monthly: $24.99/month — full access to Law & Business and Trade (B General Building) exam prep: all 2,034 questions, flashcards, CSLB documents, and progress sync. ContractorPass Pro 6-Month: $99.99/6 months — same full access, billed every 6 months. Best value for full preparation. • Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Manage or cancel anytime in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • New subscribers get a 3-day free trial. If you do not cancel before the trial ends, the subscription converts to paid automatically. Terms of Service: https://api.yardvero.com/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://api.yardvero.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

CDL Help4 screens
ContractorPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: CDL Help at free with in-app purchases against ContractorPass's subscription. CDL Help also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 1). ContractorPass's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and ContractorPass sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. 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 ContractorPass. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CDL Help versus ContractorPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCDL HelpContractorPass
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruckDriver.helpDAMIR ISMAGILOV

Customer experience

CDL Help

All ratings5,399 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive55.9%
Neutral6.5%
Negative37.6%

ContractorPass

All ratings1 ratings
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

ContractorPass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CDL Help

Subscriptions5
  • 1 week subscription$9.997 Days
  • 1 month subscription$29.991 Month
  • 3 months subscription$64.993 Months
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  • 6 months subscription$99.996 Months
  • Annual subscription$149.991 Year
2 purchases

ContractorPass

Subscriptions2
  • ContractorPass Monthly3 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • ContractorPass 6 Months3 Days trial$99.996 Months

Questions

Is CDL Help free?
CDL Help is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ContractorPass free?
ContractorPass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CDL Help or ContractorPass?
ContractorPass is rated higher. CDL Help averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while ContractorPass averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CDL Help or ContractorPass have ads?
CDL Help shows ads; ContractorPass does not.
Which is updated more often, CDL Help or ContractorPass?
CDL Help ships an update every 2 days, and ContractorPass every 2 days. Most recently, CDL Help was updated on November 12, 2026 and ContractorPass on November 10, 2026.

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