Best Permit Test Apps 2026: Permi, Zutobi, DMV Genie

By The Permi team · Updated October 20, 2026 · Published October 8, 2026

Short answer: The best permit test app depends on how you study. For lessons and practice built from your state's official handbook, in English and Spanish with no ads, choose Permi. Zutobi has the lowest listed prices of the big paid apps and feels like a game. DMV Genie covers the most test types (car, motorcycle and CDL in all 50 states). Whichever you pick, read your state's free handbook too.

We checked every price and policy below on the companies' own pages and the Apple App Store as of October 2026. Prices change often, so check before you pay. We recheck this page every quarter.

Quick picks

Spanish and English, no ads, a daily plan: Permi. Every answer is explained from your state's official handbook, and a readiness score tells you when you're ready to book the test.
Lowest listed price, game-style: Zutobi.
Motorcycle, CDL or every state: DMV Genie.
Free browser practice: Driving-Tests.org.
Free and official: your state's handbook and sample tests (see the free official resources below).

Quick comparison

Option	Price (as listed)	Free trial	Languages	Pass guarantee	Ads	States
Your state's official handbook and sample tests	Free	Not needed	Depends on the state (CA, TX and FL all have Spanish handbooks)	No	No	Your state only
Zutobi	Free download. Zutobi PLUS in-app purchases listed from $4.99 to $7.99	3 days (App Store listing)	English (App Store also lists French, German, Swedish)	Yes, with conditions	App Store age rating says "Contains Advertising"	All US states
DMV Genie	Free download. Car Premium listed from $9.99 (1 week) to $99.99 (lifetime)	None listed	English	Yes, with conditions	Not stated	All 50 states and DC
Driving-Tests.org (website)	Free practice tests, no sign-up. Premium $29/week, $75/month or $199 lifetime (family)	Free tier instead of a trial	English and Spanish	Premium only, with conditions	Premium is ad-free	State-specific tests
Permi (ours)	Monthly plan or weekly plan	14 days on the monthly plan. None on weekly	English and Spanish	No fine-print conditions. Try it free for 14 days instead	No ads	Built from each state's official handbook

Free official resources: start here for free

Your state writes the test, so its own material is the best place to start. It's free.

California: The DMV has free sample driver's license knowledge tests for a regular Class C license. They come in English, Spanish and several other languages, and the DMV adds new questions from time to time.
Texas: DPS offers the Texas Driver Handbook as a free download in English and Spanish. We didn't find an official DPS online practice test for the regular exam.
Florida: The FLHSMV posts its driver handbook on its Handbooks & Manuals page in English, Spanish and Haitian Kreol. One thing to know: Florida now gives the Class E knowledge exam in English only. It's 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need 40 right (80%) to pass (Palm Beach County Tax Collector). If you study in Spanish, practice the English wording too.

Our state guides: California permit test, Texas learner license and Florida permit test.

Best for: everyone, as your main study source. Downside: handbooks are long, and only some states give you official practice questions, often without explanations. That's the gap an app like Permi fills.

Zutobi: best for game-style studying on a budget

Zutobi is built like a game, with a leaderboard and progress stats. Its App Store listing says it has over 600 state-specific questions and a summarized version of the handbook for most states. It also says answers come with explanations.

Price: The App Store lists Zutobi PLUS purchases at $4.99, $5.99 and $7.99, plus single-state prep packs at $4.99. The billing period shows at checkout.
Free trial: 3 days, per the App Store listing. It renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before the trial ends (subscription terms).
Pass guarantee: You get a full refund of what you paid for Zutobi Plus if you finish the whole course, take your state's knowledge test within 45 days of starting Zutobi Plus, fail, and claim within 14 days of your result (Zutobi pass guarantee).
Languages: The App Store lists English, French, German and Swedish. No Spanish.

Best for: English speakers who like quick, game-style practice and want lower listed prices than DMV Genie.

DMV Genie: best for covering every test type

DMV Genie covers car, motorcycle and CDL tests, including endorsements like HazMat and School Bus, in all 50 states. Its App Store listing says it has 500+ state-specific questions, explanations for each answer and an AI tutor. Some features, like the exam simulator, need Premium.

Price: The App Store lists many in-app purchases. Car Premium options run from $9.99 for one week up to $99.99 for lifetime access, with several 7-day and 30-day tiers in between ($15.99 to $39.99).
Free trial: None listed. Some practice is free.
Pass guarantee: You must complete all practice tests in the app for your test type, with at least an 80% "passing probability," before your test. It covers the first failed test within 30 days of buying Premium. You claim within 30 days of failing, with proof from the DMV. One refund per customer (DMV Genie pass guarantee).
Languages: English only, per the App Store.

Best for: people taking a motorcycle or CDL test, or anyone who wants one app that covers every test type.

Driving-Tests.org: best free practice tests online

Driving-Tests.org has free, state-specific practice tests in your browser with no sign-up. Its California page, for example, has short free quizzes and practice in Spanish. DMV Genie's pass guarantee is hosted on Driving-Tests.org's help center, so the two are closely linked.

Premium: $29/week, $75/month, or $199 one-time for a family lifetime plan (up to 3 people). Premium adds more questions, an exam simulator, cheat sheets and no ads (Premium page).
Pass guarantee (Premium): Finish all practice tests, take your state's exam within 30 days, and email your results within 30 days of purchase if you fail.
Languages: English and Spanish.

Best for: free practice questions to go with your handbook, in English or Spanish.

Permi: best for Spanish and English, with no ads

Permi turns your state's official driver handbook into short daily lessons and a practice exam, and it's fully in English and Spanish. Try the free 1-minute quiz, read about Permi, or get access.

Languages: English and Spanish, including every question and explanation.
No ads, on any plan.
An explanation for every answer, with the handbook section it comes from.
An exam simulator with the same number of questions and pass mark as your state's real test.
A mistake bank, a readiness score and a daily plan built around your test date.
Price: A monthly plan with a 14-day free trial, or a weekly plan.

Best for: learners who want to study in Spanish, English or both, with no ads and a clear plan for test day. See it side by side with Zutobi, DMV Genie and Driving-Tests.org.

How do I choose the best permit test app?

Start free. Read your state's handbook. If you're in California, do the DMV's sample tests.
Check your language. Zutobi and DMV Genie list English only (plus European languages for Zutobi). For Spanish, look at Permi, Driving-Tests.org or your state's handbook. In Florida, the exam itself is English only, so with Permi you can learn the rules in Spanish and practice the English wording too.
Match the test type. For motorcycle or CDL, DMV Genie covers the most.
Read the guarantee rules. Both paid guarantees need you to finish their practice first and test within a set number of days. Screenshot your progress.
Watch auto-renewal. Weekly plans add up fast. Set a reminder to cancel after your test.

Want a closer look? See the side-by-side pages: Permi vs Zutobi, Permi vs DMV Genie and Permi vs Driving-Tests.org, or all comparisons. Before test day, use the free documents-to-bring checklist.

FAQ

What is the best permit test app in 2026?

It depends on your needs. Permi is the pick for English and Spanish with no ads and explanations from your state's handbook. Zutobi has the lowest listed prices and a game style. DMV Genie covers motorcycle and CDL tests too.

Do I need a paid app to pass my permit test?

No. The test comes from your state's driver handbook, which is free. An app helps you practice, spot weak areas and know when you're ready.

Are permit test pass guarantees worth it?

They can lower your risk, but read the rules first. Zutobi and DMV Genie both require you to finish their practice material and take your test within a time limit (45 days for Zutobi, 30 days for DMV Genie). You also need proof that you failed.

Which permit test apps are in Spanish?

As of October 2026, the App Store lists Zutobi and DMV Genie in English (Zutobi also in French, German and Swedish). Driving-Tests.org has Spanish practice on its website. California's free DMV sample tests come in Spanish. Permi is fully in English and Spanish, including every explanation.

Can I take the Florida permit test in Spanish?

No. Florida now gives the Class E knowledge exam in English only. The Florida handbook is still available in Spanish and Haitian Kreol, so you can learn the rules in Spanish, but practice the questions in English too.

How much do permit test apps cost?

As of October 2026, Zutobi's in-app purchases are listed from $4.99 to $7.99, DMV Genie's Car Premium from $9.99 for one week up to $99.99 for lifetime, and Driving-Tests.org Premium at $29 a week, $75 a month or $199 for a family lifetime plan. Check each store page before you buy.

Is DMV Genie the same as Driving-Tests.org?

They're closely linked. DMV Genie's pass guarantee lives on Driving-Tests.org's help center, and its App Store listing links to a Driving-Tests.org report. They sell premium plans separately, at different prices.

How we checked

Permi is our app, so we used the same checks and the same table rows for every app on this page. See our editorial policy for how we source and correct facts. Prices, trials, languages and guarantee terms come from each company's own pages and its Apple App Store listing, opened in October 2026. Where a page didn't state something (for example, DMV Genie's ads), we wrote "not stated" rather than guess. We have no paid relationship with Zutobi, DMV Genie or Driving-Tests.org. If something here is out of date, email us and we'll fix it and note the correction.