DMV Test Prep

There was a glitch in the iTunes App Store which has been preventing users from downloading paid versions of DMV Test Prep. If you tried to buy our apps you’d get a message saying “The item you tried to buy is no longer available.” It turns out that Apple’s ‘agree to our latest updated version of our contract with you’ had expired, which prevented new purchases.

Everything has been fixed and downloads will be active again soon. Sorry for the inconvenience but this came to us without warning or communication from Apple.

For 2010 we decided to consolidate all the localized editions into a single app which we call simply DMV Test Prep [iTunes, $2.99]. This edition will contain all the DMV Prep features we currently have available together with a greatly improved UI, all at the same price as the localized editions.

We decided to do this because the feature set was getting to big to maintain across 50 separate apps. Going forward we will be able to offer new features faster than ever before. Soon, we’ll have Facebook and Twitter integration so you can share your progress.

We’ve had a lot of positive feedback on the flashcard feature we implemented for road signs. Who doesn’t like flashcards for study? They’re simple, effective, and fun if you can get a group of friends or family together.

With that idea we’ve developed an entirely new app to help driving students prepare for the permit or driver license test, appropriately named DMV Flashcards. It was developed using the same test questions and answers database used in other DMV Prep products, so you know it’s proven.

It should be available for download early next week, baring any snags with Apple’s approval process. We’ve got a very good track record with Apple regarding approvals and haven’t had any issues for 7 or 8 months. The price is just $2.99 for all 50 states.

Update: DMV Flashcards has been released on the App Store and is available for download [link]. Check it out!

All localized editions of DMV Test Prep (coming soon to All 50 States) now include road sign flashcards. This is an update we’ve been wanting to do for some time but have been so busy getting out essential features that we just couldn’t get to it.

Well, here it is and the results are even better than we anticipated. Flashcards are an ideal way to study road signs. After comparing this with our old multiple-choice study system we’re wondering why we didn’t do it this way in the first place. Flashcards make you think, improving retention. Multiple-choice facilitates guessing at answers.

We think you’ll like the update, free as always.

In v1.0.4 of DMV Test Prep we added cheat sheets to the list of study tools available. This popular iPhone app has helped thousands to prepare for their driver’s license test. As we continue to improve the overall quality of the app we also continue to add new features. Cheat sheets is just one of the many upcoming innovations to help you study quickly and effectively.

We refer to 1.0.4 as a rollout because there isn’t one, but fifty (50) apps we must update, one for each state. That’s quite a task and we’ve been working on this for weeks. We were thrilled today to build out the last state. Now we begin shipping those updates to Apple, where approvals should start coming in about two weeks.

More info about cheat sheets >>>

Flashcards are a great way to study and test your knowledge. DMV Test Prep apps already come with multiple-choice practice tests, and with cheat sheets. But flashcards really stress your mind because if you don’t know the answer it’s difficult to guess correctly.

In our continuing effort to improve our products flashcards have been added to DMV Test Prep – All 50 States edition and submitted to Apple for approval. This upgrade is free to existing users and the price will remain the same for new customers. Note: flashcards will not be included with the DMV Test Prep series of localized apps, only in the premium All 50 States edition.

Moreover, we’ll be releasing a new app called DMV Flashcards™ in the next few days. More details to come…

Our DMV Test Prep apps for the iPhone have always had a Preview feature which let you take a look at the practice questions before using the exam simulator. We’ve taken that feature, enhanced it and given it the new name of Cheat Sheets.

Cheat Sheets offers a sneak peak at the driver’s license practice questions.

Here’s what’s new…

Cheat Sheets for DMV Test Prep cleans up the nonsensical preview questions. For example, previously if the answer to a question was something like “All of the above.” then Preview would list that as the answer. So you’d get… Q: You may not park? A: All of the above.

In addition, we’ve removed questions from the cheat sheet which may appear to be duplicates but really aren’t. Some of the practice questions are of the same substance but worded differently to challenge your knowledge. On the cheat sheet there will only be one question per concept.

What else is in store for Cheat Sheets?

Once the roll-out for all 50 states is complete we plan to go back and start adding additional features to enhance Cheat Sheets. Some of those features include annotations and printing the cheat sheet directly from your iPhone to a printer attached to your Mac.

Presently, Cheat Sheet versions of DMV Test Prep have been shipped to Apple for California, New York, Texas, Virginia, Alaska and Oregon. We’re expecting to see the updates available for download within two weeks.

Update: Cheat Sheets are now complete for all 50 states and have been shipped to Apple. Already some updated states have become available on the App Store, and all updates should be available by mid-September.

More info about cheat sheets >>>

DMV Test Prep for Oregon 2009 [App Store] has been submitted to Apple for approval. This is a maintenance release which improves overall program usability and includes minor features additions.

What’s new in the update?

• Upgrades to the new V2 database, which improves the quality of many questions and answers.
• Note: V2 is not compatible with previous versions so your test history will be lost after upgrading.
• Full row select makes it easier to select your answer in the exam simulator.
• An application badge will now show the number of tests in progress on your dock icon.
• Preview questions are no longer listed in random order.
• Fixed some minor UI alignment issues.
• Compatible with iPhone OS 3.0.

DMV Test Prep gets a mention on ZDNet along with other learning apps.

In their monthly editors’ picks, Blogcritics has named DMV Test Prep one of The Top 10 iPhone Applications of May 2009.

The recognition is very much appreciated.

Included in the Top 10 are other titles such as Tap Tap: Dave Matthews Band, Myst, The Sims 3, and Bento. Very nice company indeed.