# CDL Pro vs CDL Permit Prep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CDL Permit Prep at none against CDL Pro's 3. CDL Permit Prep also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). CDL Pro's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CDL Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. CDL Permit Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for CDL Pro against 5.0 for CDL Permit Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CDL Pro has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CDL Pro ships an update every 2 months, CDL Permit Prep every 4 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CDL Pro | CDL Permit Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-pro-test-prep/id6773937749/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-permit-prep-practice-test/id6801415326/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 51 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Scott Waldron](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825902087) | [Surabhi Agnihotri](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788820308) |

## What reviewers say

### CDL Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-pro-test-prep/id6773937749)

Prepare for your commercial driver's license permit test with practice questions, timed simulations, and flashcards. This app covers key CDL topics and provides detailed explanations for missed questions, helping you study smarter and build confidence.

**Highlights:** CDL practice questions, Timed permit exam simulations, State-specific CDL prep, Flashcards for review, Detailed explanations, Progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CDL Pro Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| CDL Pro Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| CDL Pro Quarterly Premium | $24.99 | per 3 months |


### CDL Permit Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cdl-permit-prep-practice-test/id6801415326)

Prepare for your commercial driver's license (CDL) permit exam with a comprehensive question bank covering general knowledge, air brakes, hazmat, and more. Practice pre-trip inspections and review explanations with source references for each answer.

**Highlights:** Extensive question bank (1,319 questions), Covers national and state-specific topics, Detailed explanations with source references, Pre-trip inspection trainer, Study by CDL class and endorsement, Review missed questions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CDL Pro free?

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

### Is CDL Permit Prep free?

CDL Permit Prep is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, CDL Pro or CDL Permit Prep?

CDL Permit Prep is rated higher. CDL Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while CDL Permit Prep averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CDL Pro or CDL Permit Prep have ads?

Neither CDL Pro nor CDL Permit Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CDL Pro or CDL Permit Prep?

CDL Pro ships an update every 2 months, and CDL Permit Prep every 4 days. Most recently, CDL Pro was updated on November 10, 2026 and CDL Permit Prep on November 10, 2026.

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