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DMV Genie vs DMV WRITTEN TEST

DMV Genie 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner DMV Genie
DMV WRITTEN TEST 4.8★ · Free to download 60

DMV Genie is the better choice for comprehensive, ad-free study, especially if you opt for the paid version, while DMV WRITTEN TEST is a viable free alternative if you can tolerate frequent ads.

Full reviews: DMV Genie · DMV WRITTEN TEST

DMV Genie offers a more professional and effective study experience, with many users crediting it for passing their tests, though its free version is limited and paid options can be confusing. DMV WRITTEN TEST is praised for its helpful content and being entirely free, but it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads.

Head to head

Effectiveness & Accuracy edge: DMV GenieR5R8R10R13
DMV Genie Many users report that DMV Genie's practice questions are very similar or even identical to those on the actual DMV exam, helping them pass on their first try R5R8. However, some users found the questions repetitive and not reflective of the actual test, leading to failure R10R13R19R32.
DMV WRITTEN TEST DMV WRITTEN TEST is also credited by many users for helping them pass their permit or written tests, with questions being described as spot-on or very similar to the actual DMV exam . Conversely, a significant number of users found the questions inaccurate, repetitive, or not relevant to the actual test, particularly for specific states or vehicle types .
Ease of Use & Interface edge: DMV GenieR9R29R45R46
DMV Genie Users generally find DMV Genie to be simple to use, organized, and professional R29R45. The explanations for answers are helpful R46. Some users, however, report glitches and freezing R9.
DMV WRITTEN TEST DMV WRITTEN TEST is described as easy, helpful, fast to use, and well-organized with smooth transitions and clear questions . It also provides explanations for incorrect answers . However, some users note sentence errors and unclear questions .
Price & Value (Free vs. Paid) edge: DMV GenieR3R4R6R7
DMV Genie DMV Genie offers a free version, but a significant portion of content, including full tests and all questions, is behind a paywall R3R6R7R18. While some users find the paid membership 'totally worth it' and an 'investment' , others feel it's 'way too expensive' for content that doesn't offer much more than a free handbook R13. There are also complaints about confusing subscription options and unexpected charges after trial cancellations R4R22R26.
DMV WRITTEN TEST DMV WRITTEN TEST is free to download and use, with users appreciating that it doesn't have a paywall for content . However, this free model comes with a massive number of ads, which is the primary complaint R61R67. There is no option to pay to remove ads .
Reliability & Support edge: DMV GenieR4R22R24R26
DMV Genie Some users report issues with logging in to restore lifetime subscriptions after switching devices R24 and unexpected charges despite cancelling free trials R22R26. There are also complaints about the app asking for Apple password for premium features R4.
DMV WRITTEN TEST DMV WRITTEN TEST's primary reliability issue stems from the overwhelming number of ads, which disrupt studying, appear mid-test, and can be unskippable R67. Some users also report inaccurate test scores and issues with retaking missed questions .
Pick DMV Genie if

You are willing to pay for a more comprehensive, ad-free, and generally reliable study experience, especially if you need to pass your test quickly and want questions similar to the actual exam R34.

Pick DMV WRITTEN TEST if

You need a completely free study resource and are willing to tolerate a very high volume of intrusive ads that may disrupt your concentration .

Evidence note: DMV Genie's negative reviews often focus on its monetization strategy and subscription issues, while DMV WRITTEN TEST's negative reviews are almost exclusively about its excessive ads. Both apps have a significant number of positive reviews praising their effectiveness in helping users pass tests, suggesting that the core content is valuable for both.

Frequently asked

Is DMV Genie truly free?
DMV Genie offers a free version with limited content, but many practice questions and full tests are behind a paywall, requiring a subscription or in-app purchase R3R6R7R18.
Does DMV WRITTEN TEST have a lot of ads?
Yes, DMV WRITTEN TEST is heavily criticized for having an excessive number of ads, including full-screen pop-ups that appear frequently, sometimes mid-test or every few questions, making studying difficult and distracting R61R67R76R81.
Are the questions on these apps similar to the actual DMV test?
Many users for both apps report that the practice questions are very similar or even identical to those on the actual DMV exam, helping them pass (DMV Genie: R34, , , ; DMV WRITTEN TEST: , , ). However, some users for both apps found the questions to be different or not relevant to their specific state's test (DMV Genie: R13, R19, R32; DMV WRITTEN TEST: , , ).

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R5] DMV Genie 5/5 · US Success: This app helped me pass my online exams. Read the state manuals for any missing information you will need. Good luck!!
  2. [R8] DMV Genie 5/5 · US Awesome App: Perfect app that helped me study for my permit test!!
  3. [R10] DMV Genie 1/5 · US Failed!: Did not help me pass my Motorcycle Written Test in my State
  4. [R13] DMV Genie 1/5 · US Way too expensive for something that doesn't help much more than the free handbook does: The questions are suuuper repetitive. There's a challenge bank to practice questions you've missed but it will give you the same questions over and over again anyways which makes the challenge bank useless. After taking the exam, you'll find out that the questions are very different from what this app provides
  5. [R9] DMV Genie 3/5 · US Not bad: It’s glitchy and freezy, asking you want trial but without is calm 6.8/10
  6. [R29] DMV Genie 5/5 · US Thorough, organized content: Simple to use and learn from. Highly responsive to questions.
  7. [R45] DMV Genie 5/5 · US Amazing app: What’s great is the interface and they don’t really pepper you with premium. You can’t make a driving quiz app any better than this.
  8. [R46] DMV Genie 5/5 · US Worth Every Minute: I used this app every day leading up to my test and it really paid off. The questions are clear, the explanations help a lot, and it builds your confidence. Definitely one of the best study tools out there.
  9. [R3] DMV Genie 3/5 · US Decent: It’s pretty good compared to some of the other apps for this the only thing is that you can’t do a full test without paying.
  10. [R4] DMV Genie 1/5 · US Asks for Apple Password: Can’t use premium without entering Apple account password in the app. Never had this problem with app-purchases on any other app. Bizarre. Also the prices are all over the place. The App Store page says one thing, the app itself says another and my card charged a different price. This app used to be great.
  11. [R6] DMV Genie 3/5 · US Could be better: Seems really dumb that I have to pay for all of the questions when the book they come from is free
  12. [R7] DMV Genie 2/5 · US It’s not as helpful as it easily could be.: The tests that are provided are great, however putting half of the information behind a paywall is legitimately despicable. I and many others use practice methods like this to prepare without a budget, seeing as how I don’t have one. This app also uses AI for easily googleable situations.
  13. [R22] DMV Genie 1/5 · US Charged me $40: I cancelled my free trial a day before it was supposed to charge me and still got charged $40
  14. [R24] DMV Genie 2/5 · US Will not let me log in.: I purchased a lifetime subscription years ago. There is no option to log in to restore that since I switched devices. It only allows for an Apple ID, which I did not sign up with. I signed up on a personal computer.
  15. [R26] DMV Genie 1/5 · US Beware: Said it was free for trial 3 days but still charge me when unsubscribe.
  16. [R18] DMV Genie 3/5 · US Great, but heavy focus on the paid version.: Although it did cover a considerable amount of material in the test, only 50% of the material in dmv genie was on the free version. I had to end up using many other test prep resources, and even then I barely passed. I would say it’s worth it, but then also going ahead and using many other resources as well is not just optional, not required to pass the
  17. [R61] DMV WRITTEN TEST 1/5 · US To much ads: To much ads
  18. [R67] DMV WRITTEN TEST 2/5 · US adds: there were so many adds when i was trying to study and in the middle of answering a question a add would pop up and i would lose my question i was on
  19. [R76] DMV WRITTEN TEST 1/5 · US Too many ads: Ads are to aggressive! Literally 1 question = 1 minute ad!
  20. [R81] DMV WRITTEN TEST 3/5 · US Decent app: It’s a good app, asks you pretty fair questions, only thing I hate is how many ads there are. There’s an ad every 3 mins and there’s insurance ads everywhere. This app has more promotions and trying to convince I to buy things and get things than a Mormon does when trying to get u to convert. I just got an ad while writing this review btw… I’m not kidding
  21. [R19] DMV Genie 1/5 · US Not matching the actual DMV exam: I bought a $39 app to get my license. I spent two weeks taking the practice tests. The questions started repeating after a short while. However, during the actual DMV exam, I didn’t encounter a single question from the app. There were some similar ones, but only very remotely. I passed the test, but I was very close to failing.
  22. [R32] DMV Genie 1/5 · GB Useless: Not being bitter but I studied with this app for a month before my permit test. I knew every question inside and out. I went to my test and failed. Not one question from this app was in there.
  23. [R34] DMV Genie 5/5 · US 100% suggest if you’re struggling with the Dmv test: This is the best app I ever found for the DMV It helped me pass all my test with flying colors. The same question as they ask you at DMV is the same practice questions that they ask you in here

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store