Comparison

DriverConnect by Rand McNally vs Clear Path ELD

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

Head to head
About

DriverConnect by Rand McNally

This app helps commercial drivers manage their duty statuses, vehicle inspections, and fuel receipts. It provides visual HOS timers, engine metrics, and allows for easy generation of inspection reports for safety officials. The app also tracks location data and syncs with a web portal for comprehensive record-keeping.

Highlights
  • Log duty statuses (On Duty, Driving, Off Duty, Sleeper-Berth)
  • View engine metrics (fuel economy, coolant temp, boost pressure)
  • Create and upload Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
  • Store and upload fuel receipts for IFTA reporting
  • Track location information with duty status changes
  • Generate inspection reports for safety officials
  • Visual HOS timers and logbook graphs
Features
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The Rand McNally DriverConnect app allows users to: • log duty statuses • view engine metrics • upload Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) and fuel receipts • store location information of the route driven during a trip • generate inspection report for safety officials The Hours of Service (HOS) timers are visually represented together with logbook graphs. The app provides helpful engine metrics collected by the Electronic Logging Device (ELD). The ELD plugs into a truck’s diagnostic port. The ELD sends the data collected from the engine to the app over a Bluetooth connection. The engine metrics displayed as gauges include: average fuel economy, coolant temperature, and boost pressure. The app allows users to record, view, edit and track On Duty, Driving, Off Duty and Sleeper-Berth duty statuses in a logbook. The app supports US federal and rule sets: US 8/70. HOS Logs from the app can be sent via email to safety officials during inspections. The app helps drivers to create pre-trip and post-trip DVIRs. The app allows users to store images in DVIRs and also to store fuel receipts useful for filing IFTA reports. The app stores location information with duty status changes and transmits the position information to the DriverConnect portal to track and trace a vehicle. The location information is also provided in reports created to aid in IFTA filings. The app automatically syncs with the Rand McNally DriverConnect portal via Wi-Fi or cellular networks, providing the most up-to-date reports. Users may access the Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal, where up to six months of HOS logs, DVIRs and fuel receipts can be stored. Fleet managers can administer, communicate, generate reports and may also view vehicle locations on a map using Rand McNally DriverConnect web portal.

About

Clear Path ELD

This electronic logbook simplifies tracking Hours of Service (HoS) for CDL drivers. It ensures FMCSA and DOT compliance with features like GPS tracking, DVIR, and fuel tracking. The app offers a reliable and affordable solution for electronic logging needs.

Highlights
  • Hours of Service tracking
  • Violation alerts
  • GPS tracking
  • DVIR and roadside inspections
  • IFTA fuel tax reporting
  • Trip planner
  • Fleet management
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Clear Path ELD is an easy to use electronic logbook that makes keeping track of HoS (hours of service) simple and convenient. New CDL driver or switching from a paper log to an elog for the first time? No problem! Clear Path ELD is reliable, affordable, and keeps you FMCSA and DOT compliant. With GPS tracking, DVIR, post-DOT inspection report, fuel tracker, electronic document delivery, and more available in one convenient app, Clear Path ELD is the best choice for all your electronic logging needs. Key Features: • Hours of Service • Violation Alert • GPS Tracking • Roadside Inspection • IFTA Fuel Tax Reporting • Trip Planner • Vehicle Diagnostics • Driver Switching • Codriving • Messaging • Fleet Management System

Screenshots

DriverConnect by Rand McNally4 screens
Clear Path ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DriverConnect by Rand McNally at 3.3 against Clear Path ELD's 1.8. DriverConnect by Rand McNally also leads on ratings volume (486 vs 33). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

DriverConnect by Rand McNally holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DriverConnect by Rand McNally has 486 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 10% and 11% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DriverConnect by Rand McNally ships an update every 2 months, Clear Path ELD every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DriverConnect by Rand McNally versus Clear Path ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDriverConnect by Rand McNallyClear Path ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (486 ratings) — better1.8 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews10.2% of reviews10.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings486 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB59 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRand McNallyGorilla Fleet Safety LLC

Customer experience

DriverConnect by Rand McNally

All ratings483 ratings
Positive52.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews59 reviews
Positive10.2%
Neutral10.2%
Negative79.7%

Clear Path ELD

All ratings33 ratings
Positive18.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative81.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%

Bugs and requests

DriverConnect by Rand McNally

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect duty status changes
  • Delayed or missing GPS data

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved log editing capabilities
  • Seamless syncing across devices

Clear Path ELD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DriverConnect by Rand McNally

No in-app purchases

None

Clear Path ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DriverConnect by Rand McNally free?
DriverConnect by Rand McNally is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clear Path ELD free?
Clear Path ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DriverConnect by Rand McNally or Clear Path ELD?
DriverConnect by Rand McNally is rated higher. DriverConnect by Rand McNally averages 3.3 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while Clear Path ELD averages 1.8 from 33 ratings.
Do DriverConnect by Rand McNally or Clear Path ELD have ads?
Neither DriverConnect by Rand McNally nor Clear Path ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DriverConnect by Rand McNally or Clear Path ELD?
DriverConnect by Rand McNally ships an update every 2 months, and Clear Path ELD every 6 weeks. Most recently, DriverConnect by Rand McNally was updated on September 22, 2026 and Clear Path ELD on September 25, 2026.

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