Comparison

Contractor License Prep vs Brickly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Contractor License Prep

Prepare for your general contractor license exam with practice questions and specialized calculators. Master bid estimation, lien deadlines, and workers' compensation calculations to improve your first-attempt pass rate.

Highlights
  • Bid Estimator with cost breakdown
  • Lien Deadline Calculator for all major states
  • Bond and Workers Comp Calculator
  • 1,000+ practice questions
  • Detailed explanation for each question
  • Covers business, law, project management, safety, and building codes
Features
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CONTRACTOR LICENSE PREP: PASS YOUR STATE GENERAL CONTRACTOR EXAM The general contractor license exam combines business and law, construction safety, project management, and building codes in one sitting. Most states have a first-attempt pass rate under 60 percent. Candidates who fail are typically weak in three areas: lien law deadlines, bid and markup math, and workers compensation calculation. This app is built around those three gaps with the professional calculators no other exam prep app offers. BID ESTIMATOR Every licensed contractor builds bids. Knowing bid math is tested on every contractor licensing exam. Enter material costs with waste factors, labor hours and rates, equipment costs, subcontractor amounts, overhead percentage, profit margin, and contingency. Get total bid, cost breakdown by category, markup vs margin analysis, and a formatted bid summary. Save and compare multiple scenarios. The difference between markup and margin alone has failed thousands of exam candidates. This tool teaches you both before exam day. LIEN DEADLINE CALCULATOR Mechanic lien law is one of the most heavily tested and most commonly failed topics on contractor exams. In real life, missing a deadline means permanently losing your right to file. Enter your project start date and state to get every critical deadline: preliminary notice (20 to 60 days depending on state and role), mechanic lien filing (60 to 120 days), lien release and waiver deadlines, and state-specific rules for subcontractors vs prime contractors. Covers all major states: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Illinois, Arizona, Georgia, North Carolina, and Washington. BOND AND WORKERS COMP CALCULATOR Licensing exams test bonding requirements and workers comp premiums. Candidates who cannot calculate a premium from payroll and a classification rate fail these questions consistently. Workers comp: premium equals payroll divided by 100 times classification rate, adjusted by EMR. License bond: required amounts by class, surety vs cash. General liability: per-occurrence vs aggregate limits. 1,000+ PRACTICE QUESTIONS BUSINESS AND LAW (35%): Mechanic lien law, contract law, business structures, workers comp coverage and penalties, bonding types, insurance requirements, employment law, dispute resolution. PROJECT MANAGEMENT (25%): Estimating and bidding, critical path and float, change orders, subcontractor management, project documentation, earned value basics. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY (20%): OSHA regulations, fall protection trigger heights, excavation soil classification and shoring, scaffolding, electrical safety, LOTO, hazard communication. BUILDING CODES AND TRADE KNOWLEDGE (20%): IBC and IRC fundamentals, permit and inspection sequence, plan reading, concrete and framing basics, energy codes. Every question includes a detailed explanation covering why the correct answer is right and why the wrong answers are wrong. FREE: 5 questions per day. Basic bid calculator. 3 lien states. No account required. PASS PROMISE: Complete all questions with 80% or higher average, hold active subscription for 3 months, still do not pass. We extend your access by 4 months at no charge. voltexam.com/pass-promise Not affiliated with any state contractor licensing board, PSI Services, Pearson VUE, or NASCLA. Licensing requirements and lien deadlines vary by state. Not legal or financial advice. Privacy Policy: https://www.voltexam.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.voltexam.com/terms

About

Brickly

Prepare for Florida contractor license exams with this pocket-sized study tool. It features over 2,800 questions aligned with the official DBPR syllabus, timed practice exams, and engaging game modes to make studying effective and fun. Track your progress and estimate your chances of passing.

Highlights
  • 2,800+ DBPR-aligned questions
  • Bilingual explanations (English/Spanish)
  • Timed practice exams
  • Passing probability estimates
  • Study game modes
  • XP-based leaderboards
Features
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Brickly helps you prep for your licensing exam, and it fits in your pocket. THREE COMPLETE COURSES • Florida General Contractor (CILB / DBPR exam) • Florida Real Estate Sales Associate • Nevada Real Estate Salesperson More than 9,000 questions in total, organized by the areas of the official exam outline. WHY YOU LEARN FASTER • Every question explains why the OTHER choices are wrong, not just which one is right. On calculations we tell you the exact mistake that produces each wrong figure. • Built-in glossary: tap any underlined word to see what it means and why it is on the exam. • Bilingual: practice in English, with the Spanish translation and explanations. TO ARRIVE READY ON EXAM DAY • Timed mock exams graded at your exam's real passing score (70% contractor, 75% real estate). • Honest stats: your estimated chance of passing, part by part. • Game modes (True/False, Quick Math, Time Attack), a daily streak and XP to make studying stick. • Classrooms to compete on XP with your crew. Start free. Go Pro for unlimited questions and all mock exams. Each course has its own subscription. Brickly is an independent study tool. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Florida DBPR, the FCILB, the Nevada Real Estate Division or Pearson VUE, and it does not guarantee exam results. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bricklyfl.com/privacy.html

Screenshots

Contractor License Prep4 screens
Brickly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Brickly at every 5 days against Contractor License Prep's every 6 weeks. On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Contractor License Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Brickly sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 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 — 5.0 for Contractor License Prep against 5.0 for Brickly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contractor License Prep ships an update every 6 weeks, Brickly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Contractor License Prep versus Brickly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContractor License PrepBrickly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDeeun Inc.BRICKLY USA LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Contractor License Prep

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Access3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Access$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Contractor License Prep Lifetime$49.99
6 purchases

Brickly

Subscriptions6
  • Nevada Pro Mensual$19.991 Month
  • Brickly Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Realtor Pro Mensual7 Days trial$19.991 Month
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  • Nevada Pro Anual$99.991 Year
  • Brickly Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
  • Realtor Pro Anual7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Contractor License Prep free?
Contractor License Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brickly free?
Brickly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contractor License Prep or Brickly?
Contractor License Prep and Brickly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 4 ratings respectively.
Do Contractor License Prep or Brickly have ads?
Neither Contractor License Prep nor Brickly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contractor License Prep or Brickly?
Contractor License Prep ships an update every 6 weeks, and Brickly every 5 days. Most recently, Contractor License Prep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Brickly on October 28, 2026.

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