MapleLane vs MyDMV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MapleLane
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MapleLane is one free app for Canadian learner (novice) written knowledge tests. Pick your province or territory and licence class, then study with numbered practice tests, instant answer explanations, and progress saved on your device. Disclaimer: MapleLane is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any government, ministry of transportation, or driver licensing authority, including the MTO, DriveTest, ICBC, SGI, MPI, SAAQ and GNB. It is an independent, privately made study aid. Practice questions are original study items, not official exam questions. Official government sources Questions are written from the official driver's handbook of each province and territory. Read the original sources here: • Ontario: https://www.ontario.ca/document/official-mto-drivers-handbook • Alberta: https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/387f4e8a-6c0a-456a-ab31-995aadaf1f2b/resource/5babee5c-040d-4e41-981a-04f22e839aac/download/tec-drivers-guide-2026.pdf • British Columbia: https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensing/driving-guides/Learn-to-Drive-Smart • Saskatchewan: https://sgi.sk.ca/handbook • Manitoba: https://apps.mpi.mb.ca/comms/drivershandbook/ • Quebec: https://saaq.gouv.qc.ca/en/drivers-licences/obtaining-licence/passenger-vehicle-class-5 • New Brunswick: https://www.gnb.ca/en/topic/driving-transportation/driving-licensing/driver-handbook.html • Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/sns/rmv/safe/handbook.asp • Prince Edward Island: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/sites/default/files/publications/drivers_handbook.pdf • Newfoundland and Labrador: https://www.gov.nl.ca/motorregistration/new-drivers/ • Yukon: https://yukon.ca/en/yukon-drivers-basic-handbook • Northwest Territories: https://www.inf.gov.nt.ca/sites/inf/files/resources/basic_manual.pdf • Nunavut: https://www.gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/documents/2022-12/driversmanual_eng.pdf For official licence, knowledge test and road test information, use the government or licensing authority website listed above for your province or territory. In Ontario, official information is at https://www.ontario.ca and https://www.drivetest.ca 13 exam packs in one app • Ontario — G1 • Alberta — Class 7 • British Columbia — Class 7L • Saskatchewan — Class 7 • Manitoba — Class 5L • Quebec — Class 5 • New Brunswick — Class 7.1 • Nova Scotia — Class 7 • Prince Edward Island — Class 7 • Newfoundland and Labrador — Class 5 Level I • Yukon — Class 7 • Northwest Territories — Class 7 • Nunavut — Class 7 How it works • Choose your province or territory and licence class. Your choice is remembered. • Take numbered practice tests, or filter the practice list by section, such as signs or rules. • Every question is multiple choice, with instant feedback and a short explanation after each answer. • Home shows a readiness view, section mastery, review of missed questions, and recent activity. • Your last score, best score, in-progress tests and missed questions stay on this device. No account and no sign-in. • Questions and progress work offline. Free, with no purchases All practice tests are free. There are no in-app purchases, no subscriptions and no locked tests. The app is supported by ads. Pass marks Each pack uses an app-defined practice pass mark, shown in the app. Examples: 80% in each section for Ontario G1, 25 out of 30 for Alberta Class 7, and 80% overall for several provinces. These are study targets for practice, not official exam rules, and practice test lengths are study-sized rather than a simulation of the official sitting. Who it is for This app is for new drivers preparing for a learner licence written knowledge test in Canada, including newcomers studying for a first licence.
MyDMV
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Prepare for your learner’s permit knowledge test with a clear, structured study experience. MyDMV brings practice questions, road sign review, mock exams, and progress insights together so you can study with purpose instead of guessing what to review next. PRACTICE BY TOPIC Work through multiple-choice questions grouped by subject. Each answer includes an explanation to help you understand the rule behind it—not just memorize a choice. LEARN ROAD SIGNS Review common regulatory, warning, and guide signs with clear illustrations. Use sign-recognition practice to strengthen your recall before test day. TAKE MOCK EXAMS Try timed, exam-style sessions and receive an instant result when you finish. Review missed questions and learn from the explanations before your next attempt. FOLLOW YOUR PROGRESS See completed practice activity, continue where you left off, and focus on areas that may need more attention. STUDY FOR DIFFERENT LICENSE TYPES Available study categories may include: • Car learner’s permit • Driver knowledge test • Motorcycle permit • Commercial driver’s license (CDL) MyDMV is designed for study and practice only. It does not issue permits, driver’s licenses, test appointments, or any official document. INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL APP MyDMV is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to any Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), state licensing agency, or government entity. Questions and explanations are provided for educational purposes and are not a substitute for your state’s current official driver handbook. Requirements and test content may change. Always verify information with the official licensing authority for your state before taking an exam or making a licensing decision. Official state references can be found inside the app. Privacy Policy: https://shink-studio.web.app/dmv/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://shink-studio.web.app/dmv/terms.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MapleLane at none against MyDMV's 4. MapleLane also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. MyDMV sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. MapleLane asks for nothing beyond the download.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MapleLane | MyDMV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | venkata sanivarapu | Tran Thi Tinh |
In-app purchases
MapleLane
No in-app purchases
MyDMV
- Weekly Pro Access3 Days trial2 variants$5.997 Days
- Yearly Pro Access$19.991 Year
- Yearly Pro Access$24.991 Year
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