PermitsLink vs ELD Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PermitsLink
This private application provides drivers with easy access to their permits, documents, and unit information. It features a notification system for new messages and documents from carriers, and allows for saving, printing, and sharing of essential files.
- Access permits and documents
- View unit information
- Receive notifications for new messages
- Save and print documents
- Share permits and documents
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PermitsLink is a private application for the clients of HCH Transportation Advisory Inc. To access the app you will need the account access at PermitsLink driver portal. The application will allow drivers at PermitsLink to easily access their Permits, Documents, Units right from the app. This version also includes a nice notification system, which will allow drivers to easily get notified when a new message or document is pushed from their respective Carriers. You can save, print and easily share the permits and documents whenever you need them.
ELD Rider
This app provides electronic logging for Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance. It also offers digital Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and real-time routing information to help drivers stay on track and compliant with regulations.
- Electronic logbook for HOS
- ELD compliance
- Digital DVIRs
- Real-time routing
- Intuitive interface
- FMCSA regulation compliance
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More than an electronic logbook for HOS and ELD compliance. Eliminate paper DVIRs with all-digital inspection reports, stay on track with real-time routing information. EASY TO USE Drivers love our app because we put them first with large buttons, helpful alerts, and an intuitive interface. Most functions are just one or two taps away at any time! The ELD mandate is complicated, but we’re always working to make it simple for drivers to stay compliant with FMCSA regulations! Enhanced Performance & Design: We’re constantly looking for ways to make our app faster and easier to use. We’ve made a number of performance improvements to reduce transition time between screens, maintain app stability, and improve legibility. Learn more about the ELD solution at https://eldrider.us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PermitsLink at 100% against ELD Rider's 56%. PermitsLink also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). ELD Rider's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PermitsLink holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELD Rider has 123 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PermitsLink's written reviews are positive against 56% of ELD Rider's.
PermitsLink ships an update every 4 weeks, ELD Rider every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PermitsLink | ELD Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.2 (123 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 123 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fleetflo | LionEight LLC |
Customer experience
PermitsLink
ELD Rider
In-app purchases
PermitsLink
No in-app purchases
ELD Rider
No in-app purchases
