Permi vs Zutobi
By The Permi team · Updated · Competitor facts checked October 2026
Short answer
Permi is built from your state's official driver handbook, works in English and Spanish, has no ads, and gives you a daily plan and a readiness score, with a 14-day free trial on the monthly plan. Zutobi is a game-style app in English with ads and a refund guarantee that has conditions. If you want Spanish, no ads or a clear plan to test day, choose Permi. If you mainly want quick game-style drills in English, Zutobi is an option.
Your state writes the test, so start with its free handbook and any free sample tests. See our guide to free official permit test practice.
Permi vs Zutobi: side by side
Checked October 2026. Prices change, so confirm on Zutobi's own page before you buy.
| Feature | Permi (ours) | Zutobi |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | Early access. Get access on our site. | Available now |
| Price (as listed) | Monthly plan or weekly plan. Prices are not final yet. | Free download. Zutobi PLUS in-app purchases listed at $4.99, $5.99 and $7.99, plus single-state prep packs at $4.99. |
| Free trial | 14 days on the monthly plan. None on the weekly plan. | 3 days (App Store listing). Renews automatically unless you turn it off at least 24 hours before it ends. |
| Languages | English and Spanish. | English, French, German and Swedish (App Store). No Spanish. |
| Pass guarantee | No fine-print refund conditions. Try the monthly plan free for 14 days instead. | Yes, with conditions: finish the whole course, take your state's test within 45 days of starting Zutobi Plus, fail, and claim within 14 days of your result. |
| Ads | No ads. | The App Store age rating says "Contains Advertising". |
| Study style | Short daily lessons, a practice exam, a mistake bank, a readiness score and a daily plan. | Game-style, with a leaderboard and progress stats. The listing says answers come with explanations. |
| Questions | Written in our own words from your state's official driver handbook. Each answer shows its handbook section. | The listing says over 600 state-specific questions and a summarized handbook for most states. |
| States | Built from each state's official driver handbook. The free quiz works in every state. | All US states |
Who each one suits
Permi
- Learners who want to study in Spanish, English or both.
- Anyone who wants no ads.
- People who like a short daily plan and a readiness score that tells them when to book the test.
Zutobi
- English speakers who like quick, game-style drills.
- Anyone who wants lower listed in-app prices than DMV Genie and a refund guarantee, if they meet its conditions.
FAQ
Is Permi better than Zutobi?
For most learners who want Spanish, no ads or a structured plan, yes. Permi is in English and Spanish, has no ads, explains every answer with its handbook section, and builds a daily plan around your test date. Zutobi is English only on the App Store, its listing says it contains advertising, and its refund guarantee comes with conditions.
Does Zutobi have Spanish?
As of October 2026, the App Store lists Zutobi in English, French, German and Swedish. It does not list Spanish. Permi is built for English and Spanish learners.
How much does Zutobi cost?
As of October 2026, the App Store lists Zutobi PLUS in-app purchases at $4.99, $5.99 and $7.99, and single-state prep packs at $4.99. The billing period shows at checkout, so check it before you pay. We do not state a Permi price yet because it is not final.
Is the Zutobi pass guarantee worth it?
It can lower your risk, but read the rules first. You must finish the whole course, take your test within 45 days of starting Zutobi Plus, and claim within 14 days of failing. Screenshot your progress.
Sources
- Zutobi on the App Store, used for price list, free trial, languages, question count, advertising rating. Opened October 2026.
- Zutobi subscription terms, used for free trial renewal. Opened October 2026.
- Zutobi pass guarantee, used for refund conditions. Opened October 2026.
- Permi facts come from our own home page.
Permi is our app, so we compared it with Zutobi using the same table rows. We checked every Zutobi fact on the company's own pages and the Apple App Store as of October 2026. Prices change often, so check before you pay.