Comparison

PermitPal vs Miles

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

Head to head
About

PermitPal

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PermitPal - DMV Permit Test Prep Get ready for your DMV permit test with simple, focused practice. PermitPal helps you prepare for your learner’s permit, DMV written test, or driver knowledge exam with realistic questions, easy-to-understand explanations, and practice tools built for test day confidence. Whether you are studying weeks ahead or trying to review quickly before your exam, PermitPal gives you a smarter way to learn the road signs, traffic laws, and driving rules you need to know. Study for the 2026 DMV permit test with practice tailored to your state and based around the rules new drivers are expected to understand. MADE FOR PERMIT TEST PREP Realistic practice tests Take DMV-style quizzes and mock exams that help you get familiar with the type of questions you may see on the real written test. State-based study material Prepare with questions designed around your state’s driver handbook, road rules, signs, and licensing requirements. Understand the answers PermitPal explains the correct answers so you can learn from mistakes instead of just guessing or memorizing. Review what you missed Go back through incorrect answers, focus on weak areas, and keep improving before test day. Quick study sessions Use short quizzes, focused practice, and full-length mock exams depending on how much time you have. Built for new drivers PermitPal is made for teens, adults, first-time drivers, and anyone preparing for a learner’s permit or knowledge test. FEATURES • DMV permit practice questions • State-specific test prep • Realistic DMV mock exams • Road sign practice • Traffic law review • Road rules study • Clear answer explanations • Missed question review • Progress tracking • Fast practice mode • Beginner-friendly lessons • Updated for 2026 permit test prep STUDY FOR YOUR STATE PermitPal supports permit test prep for DMV, BMV, MVA, DOL, DDS, RMV, MVC, MVD, DPS, DOT, DOR, OMV, and other state driver licensing exams across the United States. Prepare for your permit test in: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, 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. WALK INTO THE DMV FEELING READY The permit test can be stressful, especially if you are not sure what to expect. PermitPal helps you study step by step, practice the most important topics, and build confidence before your written knowledge exam. Download PermitPal today and start preparing for your DMV learner’s permit test. DISCLAIMER PermitPal is an independent educational app created to help users study for DMV learner’s permit tests, written knowledge exams, and driver licensing tests. PermitPal is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any Department of Motor Vehicles, DMV, BMV, MVA, DOL, DDS, RMV, MVC, MVD, DPS, DOT, DOR, OMV, or any federal, state, county, or city government agency. PermitPal is not a substitute for official state driver handbooks, driver education programs, legal requirements, licensing rules, or government DMV services. Always check your state’s official licensing agency for the latest rules, requirements, fees, and testing information. Privacy Policy: https://smallstack.dk/permitpal/privacy By subscribing to PermitPal, you agree to Apple’s standard Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Miles

This app helps students focus during lectures and study sessions by locking distracting apps and providing AI-generated lecture summaries and key notes. It offers features for managing schedules, asking in-app questions, and exporting notes for further study.

Highlights
  • AI-powered lecture summarization
  • Distracting app blocker
  • In-class Q&A
  • Customizable study timers
  • Schedule integration
  • Note export functionality
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Miles takes the notes. You pay attention. Start Class Mode when the lecture begins. Miles puts on his headphones, keeps track of what your professor says, and keeps the distracting apps you choose locked until class ends. Calls always get through. When class is over, Miles hands you your notes: • A clear summary of the lecture • Key notes with when each topic was discussed • Exam mentions and important callouts • Key terms and to-dos LOST FOR A MINUTE? Tap "I'm lost" and Miles catches you up on the last few minutes. Have a question but don't want to raise your hand? Ask Miles during class. He answers using what your professor has said so far, without leaving Class Mode. STUDY MODE Studying on your own? Miles locks the same apps while you study. The mic stays off. • A timer (25, 50 or 90 minutes, or until you stop) or Pomodoro rounds with breaks • Your apps unlock by themselves for each break and when the session ends • Studying for a class? Its notes are one tap away • See your focus time for the week, in class and studying, and a streak that counts both MADE FOR REAL SCHEDULES • Add your classes from a screenshot of your schedule • Get a heads-up before class: "Physics starts in 5 minutes. Ready to focus?" • Choose how strict Miles is, in class and while you study: from no way out to a few emergency unlocks YOUR NOTES ARE YOURS Review your summaries, key notes and transcripts anytime. Export them to study with your favorite AI chatbot, your notes app, or whatever works for you. Before an exam, Miles puts all your lectures of a class together in one summary, with everything that was said about the exam. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No email. Class audio is turned into text right on your iPhone and is never stored. Study Mode never uses the microphone. Delete everything anytime from Profile. Requires iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26. MILES PRO Choose a yearly or monthly plan. New subscribers get a 7-day free trial on the plans that offer one, shown before you subscribe. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings › Apple ID › Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PermitPal4 screens
Miles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Miles at none against PermitPal's shown. Miles also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). PermitPal's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. PermitPal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Miles sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PermitPal ships an update fortnightly, Miles every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
PermitPal versus Miles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPermitPalMiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersmallstack ApSGerman Del Rio

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PermitPal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Premium3 Days trial$39.991 Month
3 purchases

Miles

Subscriptions3
  • Miles Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Miles Pro Yearly (Student)7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Miles Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PermitPal free?
PermitPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Miles free?
Miles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PermitPal or Miles have ads?
PermitPal shows ads; Miles does not.
Which is updated more often, PermitPal or Miles?
PermitPal ships an update fortnightly, and Miles every 3 days. Most recently, PermitPal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Miles on October 29, 2026.

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