Blue Ink Tech vs HOS247 ELD Logbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blue Ink Tech
This app streamlines trucking operations for owner-operators and large fleets. It integrates dashcam video management, HOS log compliance, load weighing, IFTA fuel tracking, and fault code reading. Manage all your trucking needs from a single, connected platform.
- Dashcam video management
- HOS log compliance
- Load weighing
- IFTA fuel and mileage tracking
- Vehicle fault code reading
- Integrated sensor management
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From owner-operators to large fleets, the BIT app does it all for you. MANAGE DRIVING VIDEO WITH BIT DASHCAM Connect the BIT App to the BIT Dashcam and send, save and watch video you record while on the road. KEEP YOUR HOS LOGS Connect to 9-pin, 6-pin, or OBD-II ELD adapters for simple, reliable FMCSA compliance. WEIGH EVERY LOAD Connect to BIT Air Scale sensors to know your weight before you leave the dock, so you can skip the scale. TRACK FUEL AND MILES FOR IFTA Enter fuel receipts in the app and capture odometer readings at state lines to help calculate your quarterly fuel tax. READ FAULT CODES BIT ELD captures vehicle diagnostics and engine faults in the app to stay proactive with maintenance. The BIT app connects to Blue Ink Tech's growing line of sensors and hardware, so you can manage everything in one place. The BIT Support Team is top-notch. Call, email, or live-chat with team members who trained and work at Blue Ink Tech headquarters, not at a 3rd party call center. Try it today! All Dash cameras, ELD and sensor hardware comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. For more information visit our website at www.blueinktech.com
HOS247 ELD Logbook
This app provides an FMCSA-approved electronic logging solution to help drivers and fleets maintain Hours of Service compliance. It simplifies log management, DVIR creation, and offers real-time GPS tracking and diagnostic notifications for enhanced safety and efficiency.
- FMCSA-approved electronic logs
- Hours of Service compliance
- DVIR creation and editing
- Multilingual driver support
- Real-time GPS fleet monitoring
- Automatic fault code detection
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HOS 247 is the Top-Rated ELD Logbook solution you can rely on. Prevent hours of service violations with easy-to-use FMCSA-approved electronic logging devices. Manage/edit logs easily. Get highly-rated multilingual driver and fleet manager support. Join thousands of happy drivers and carriers: Ensure HOS & DOT compliance with powerful electronic logs management & editing capabilities. Comply with vehicle safety regulations with easy-to-create/edit DVIRs (electronic driver vehicle inspection reports). Resolve issues faster with reliable highly-rated on-road multilingual driver support. We speak English, Spanish, Russian & Polish. Avoid costly hours of service violations by passing DOT inspections with FMCSA-registered ELD logs. Reduce audit risks and human errors by automating IFTA state mileage calculations. Increase fleet visibility by accurately tracking your vehicles with real time GPS fleet monitoring. Streamline vehicle maintenance with automatic fault code detection and real-time diagnostic notifications. GET STARTED with ELD LOGBOOK YOU CAN RELY ON at https://hos247.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: HOS247 ELD Logbook at 91% against Blue Ink Tech's 37%. HOS247 ELD Logbook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.2). Blue Ink Tech's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.
HOS247 ELD Logbook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 118 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Blue Ink Tech's written reviews are positive against 91% of HOS247 ELD Logbook's.
Blue Ink Tech ships an update every 4 weeks, HOS247 ELD Logbook every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blue Ink Tech | HOS247 ELD Logbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (118 ratings) | 4.6 (139 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | 91.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 118 | 139 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Blue Ink Technology, Inc. | HOS 247 |
Customer experience
Blue Ink Tech
HOS247 ELD Logbook
User reviews
Blue Ink Tech
From 118 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 USA based support
- 👍 No monthly fee
- 👍 Affordable
- 👍 Great for owner operators
- 👍 Air scale accuracy
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Inaccurate data
- 🐛 Poor connectivity
- 🐛 Bluetooth issues
- 🐛 ELD deletes driving logs
HOS247 ELD Logbook
From 139 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- ⭐ Great customer service
- 🤝 Attentive support staff
- 💡 Knowledgeable representatives
- 🗣️ Bilingual staff available
Room to improve
- 😞 Lacks several FMCSA features
- 🐛 Poorly programmed
- ⚠️ Basic features only
- 🐛 Cannot adjust drive with shift
- 💸 Waste of money
Bugs and requests
Blue Ink Tech
Reported bugs
39 issues- App crashes several times a day
- App crashes about 5 times a day
- ELD deleted 2 days of driving
- Camera won't work
- Dispatch cannot see truck location
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- Not connected with the truck
- Sensor takes long to read weight
- Sensor never gives true weight
- Bluetooth malfunctioning issue
- App stays on driving mode when not moving
- App stays on other modes when driving
- Logs time when not driving
- Connects to other truck when not close
- Logs incorrectly
- Uses drive time when on duty
- Not for team driving, logs screwed
- Bluetooth issues
- Random ECU sync error codes
- Firmware updates not compatible with Mac
- Puts user on duty driving by itself
- No signal means it doesn't work right
- Keeps driving or on duty when stopped with no signal
- Elog deletes statuses
- Poor connectivity
- Constant data transfer issue
- Random ECU sync error codes
- Firmware updates not compatible with Mac
- App stays on driving mode when not moving
- App stays on other modes when driving
- Logs time when not driving
- Connects to our other truck when it's not even close to it
- Logs incorrectly
- Uses drive time when on duty
- Not for team driving, logs screwed
- Bluetooth malfunctioning issue
- Puts me on duty driving by itself when I'm asleep
- No signal to phone means it doesn't work right
- Keeps on driving or on duty when stopped with no signal
- Elog deletes log statuses
Requested features
6 requests- Remove timer counters from graph
- Reverse visibility of graph and duty status names
- Night mode/dark mode
- Admin/fleet app option
- Option to print logs
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- Ability to go between two devices without logging out
HOS247 ELD Logbook
Reported bugs
4 issues- Cannot split hours
- Shift doesn't stop after off duty
- HOS screen display issue
- App not available for iPad
Requested features
4 requests- SPLIT feature for hours
- Ability to modify off duty to on duty
- App for iPad
- Improve HOS screen layout
In-app purchases
Blue Ink Tech
No in-app purchases
HOS247 ELD Logbook
No in-app purchases
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