# CDL California vs CDL Prep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CDL California at 100% against CDL Prep's 50%. CDL California also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). CDL Prep's advantage is ratings volume (153 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CDL California sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month and CDL Prep sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CDL California holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Prep has 153 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of CDL California's written reviews are positive against 50% of CDL Prep's.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDL California | CDL Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-california/id6444403825/reviews)** | [4.6 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep-permit-practice-test/id6475188900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **153** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 161 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Draunt LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1067629917) | [Jignesh Thakkar Huf](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583179349) |

## What reviewers say

### CDL California

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-california/id6444403825)

Prepare for your California Commercial Driver's License exam with this comprehensive practice app. It offers over 1000 questions across 9 categories, covering all license classes and endorsements, and can be used offline.

**Highlights:** Practice test questions and answers, Covers all endorsements, 9 categories and 1000+ questions, Offline compatible, Study for Class A, B, or C licenses

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDL 30-DAY Trial for $9.99 | $24.99 | per month |
| CDL Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| CDL Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


### CDL Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-prep-permit-practice-test/id6475188900)

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License exam with practice tests and detailed explanations. Access official handbooks and track your progress to master general knowledge and endorsement topics.

**Highlights:** Over 1200 practice questions, Realistic exam simulator, Detailed explanations for incorrect answers, Practice by category, Official handbook access, Progress monitoring, Randomized questions and answers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 1000+ CDL Exam Questions | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock 2500+ CDL Exam Question | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock 2500+ CDL Exam Question | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlock 2500+CDL Exam Questions | $12.99 | per month |
| Get 2500+ CDL Exam Questions | $12.99 | per month |
| Get 1000+ CDL Exam Questions | $12.99 | per year |
| Get 1000+ CDL Exam Questions | $14.99 | per year |
| Get 1000+ CDL Exam Questions | $24.99 | per year |
| Pay Once and Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDL California free?

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

### Is CDL Prep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CDL California or CDL Prep?

CDL California is rated higher. CDL California averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CDL Prep averages 4.6 from 153 ratings.

### Do CDL California or CDL Prep have ads?

CDL Prep shows ads; CDL California does not.

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