Comparison

Transflo HOS vs ThinAir ELD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Transflo HOS

Manage your hours of service (HOS) and electronic logs from your mobile device. Track duty status, review logs with detailed reports, and access Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR). Supports various HOS rules and exemptions for efficient compliance.

Highlights
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
  • Electronic logbook management
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
  • International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) reporting
  • Email logs to law enforcement
  • Support for various HOS rules and exemptions
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Track and access hours of service (HOS), electronic logs, duty status features and more from your mobile device or tablet. Hours of Service (HOS) Easily manage, view and track on duty, driving, off duty and sleeper-berth duty statuses. Know exactly how much drive time you have left with the easy to read timer display and status alerts. E-Logs Verify and review your time spent in the respective duty statuses and access logs for different days. E-logs include: graphs and reports with dates and times, total distance driven per day, duration spent in each status, and location (city, state/province) Driver Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR) Quickly access a list of defects, add comments, review previous inspections, and certify repairs. International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) Access IFTA reporting mileage information through the Transflo Telematics web portal. Send Logs Email your logs right from your mobile or in-cab device to law enforcement officers and three additional email addresses. Supported Cycles Supports 21 U.S. and Canadian Hours of Service rules (both property- and passenger carrying), short-haul, oilfield exemptions, as well as intrastate rules for Florida, California, and Texas. Transflo T7 Electronic Logging Device (ELD) The T7 ELD plugs into the vehicle’s diagnostic port with a connector harness and automatically sends data to the servers through the device’s own cellular connectivity. From there it is sent to the Transflo HOS app to provide the most up-to-date logbook information. Transflo Telematics Web Portal The portal allows you to access 6 months of logs plus international fuel tax agreement (IFTA) reporting information. To log in, visit https://my.transfloeld.com and enter the credentials you created during the registration process. Benefits · Automatic duty status changes · Violation alerts · Alerts for drivers not logged in · Co-Driver support · Personal conveyance · Yard Move · Oil Transport and Service Exemptions · Minimize violations · Improve driver safety and efficiency · Deliver real-time access to information · Ability to pull electronic logs offline · Constant recording whether you have a cellular connection or not · Show and email up-to-date logbook information to law enforcement/DOT · Improve your CSA safety ratings by managing the factors that drive your HOS BASIC score Important Notes This app requires a Transflo T7 electronic logging device, registration of the device and a monthly service plan as well as acceptance of the Transflo Mobile+ End User License Agreement provided by Pegasus TransTech, LLC and the Geotab End User Agreement provided by Geotab, Inc. The end user license agreements can be found at: https://svc.transflomobile.com/eula/tfmpeula.html and https://my.geotab.com/eula.html. We recommend keeping your mobile device or tablet plugged into a charger at all times for best results. Pegasus TransTech is an Authorized Geotab Reseller and has partnered with Geotab to meet the requirements of §395.15 of 49 CFR Part 395 under the conditions it will be used, as set forth in the Geotab Drive System Operation Guide. ©2017 Pegasus TransTech, LLC. All rights reserved. Transflo and the Transflo logo are trademarks of Pegasus TransTech, LLC. Other third-party trademarks belong to their respective owners. Geotab is a trademark of Geotab, Inc., registered in Canada, the United States, and other locations.

About

ThinAir ELD

This app offers FMCSA-approved electronic logging for fleet operations, simplifying compliance with automatic HOS logging and real-time violation alerts. It includes features for driver management, DVIR systems, and fleet oversight, designed for ease of use.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-certified HOS logging
  • Real-time violation alerts
  • DOT inspection mode
  • Offline mode with sync
  • DVIR system with voice dictation
  • Fleet management tools
  • Two-way driver communication
Features
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Transform your fleet operations with ThinAir ELD, the FMCSA-approved electronic logging solution that combines powerful compliance features with unmatched ease of use. FMCSA-CERTIFIED COMPLIANCE - Automatic HOS logging with real-time violation alerts - Seamless DOT inspection mode with one-tap data transfer - Support for US, Canadian, and state-specific driving rules - Offline mode with automatic sync - Personal Use and Yard Move tracking ADVANCED DRIVER FEATURES - Team driving support with up to 6 drivers - Intelligent night mode for safer driving - Real-time notifications before violations occur - Customizable break timer with audio alerts - Built-in bilingual support (English, French, Spanish) COMPREHENSIVE DVIR SYSTEM - Voice-dictation for faster inspections - Customizable inspection points by asset type - Automatic defect tracking and alerts - Attach photos from camera - Pre and post-trip inspection workflows - Maintenance status tracking POWERFUL FLEET MANAGEMENT - Real-time driver status monitoring - Two-way communication for log edits - Dispatch work orders to job sites with document/photo sync - Custom alert configuration (email/SMS) - Terminal-based fleet organization - Multiple terminal support for large fleets SUPERIOR USABILITY - Intuitive interface with minimal training needed - Built-in help documentation - Automatic border crossing detection - Flexible permission management - Save signatures and sync documents Perfect for owner-operators, small to large fleets, team drivers, and cross-border operations. 24/7 dedicated support ensures you're never alone on the road. Download our free app now and experience the most comprehensive ELD solution in the industry. Note: Requires compatible ELD hardware device for FMCSA compliance.

Screenshots

Transflo HOS4 screens
ThinAir ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ThinAir ELD at 5.0 against Transflo HOS's 2.4. ThinAir ELD also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Transflo HOS's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ThinAir ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Transflo HOS has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Transflo HOS versus ThinAir ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTransflo HOSThinAir ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (27 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPegasus TransTechThinAir Wireless

Customer experience

Transflo HOS

All ratings26 ratings
Positive34.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative61.5%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%

ThinAir ELD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Transflo HOS

No in-app purchases

None

ThinAir ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Transflo HOS free?
Transflo HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ThinAir ELD free?
ThinAir ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Transflo HOS or ThinAir ELD?
ThinAir ELD is rated higher. Transflo HOS averages 2.4 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while ThinAir ELD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Transflo HOS or ThinAir ELD have ads?
Neither Transflo HOS nor ThinAir ELD shows ads.

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