# Pre vs Virtual CDL Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual CDL Simulator at none against Pre's 4. Virtual CDL Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Pre's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pre sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Virtual CDL Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pre | Virtual CDL Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-cdl-simulator/id6807118318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | — | Ad-supported |
| Size | 288 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Design Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/941250876) | [Steadfast Abundance LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807118320) |

## What reviewers say

### Pre

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pre-trip-trainer/id6746938598)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pre-Trip Trainer Pro - Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pre-Trip Trainer Pro (Monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Pre-Trip Trainer Pro (3-month) | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Pre-Trip Trainer Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |


### Virtual CDL Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-cdl-simulator/id6807118318)

Practice the in-cab air-brake inspection for commercial driver's licenses with interactive gauges and controls. Offers guided learning, self-paced practice, and timed tests with immediate feedback. Designed for U.S. CDL study.

**Highlights:** Interactive air-brake inspection simulator, Realistic pressure gauges and controls, Guided learning mode, Self-paced practice mode, Timed test mode with feedback, Truck-only and truck-and-trailer configurations

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pre free?

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

### Is Virtual CDL Simulator free?

Virtual CDL Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Pre or Virtual CDL Simulator have ads?

Virtual CDL Simulator shows ads; Pre does not.

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