Comparison

Apollo ELD vs Chain Driver

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

Head to head
About

Apollo ELD

This app helps commercial drivers record their duty status to comply with DOT FMCSA regulations. It tracks driving hours, breaks, and location, ensuring adherence to all federal requirements for safe operation.

Highlights
  • DOT FMCSA self-compliant
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Hour of Service tracking
  • Location recording
  • Malfunction warnings
  • Duty status changes at rest
Features
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DOT FMCSA self-compliant application to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60-hour/7days or 70-hour/8daysRules -34 hour week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11 hours driving for the day -14 hours on duty for the day -Sleeper Berth provision -Passenger Seat provision -Personal Conveyance provision -30 minutes break provision -Location recording for vehicle’s engine turned on and off, andl ocation recording every 60 minutes if vehicle is moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -The mobile device warns the driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes or more, the mobile device will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status

About

Chain Driver

This app connects drivers and carriers with brokers, helping to improve driver reputation and secure repeat loads. It provides a centralized platform for load details, communication, issue reporting, and document submission, prioritizing driver privacy and control over tracking.

Highlights
  • Load details consolidation
  • Broker chat for support
  • Issue and delay reporting
  • Check-in/check-out updates
  • POD and image submission
  • Driver-controlled tracking
Features
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Join over 100k drivers and carriers that use chain to connect with the brokers they work with. Using chain helps improve your reputation with your broker customers, and get more repeat loads through chain. We are proudly made and designed in the USA. We thank all the hard-working drivers out there who spend time away from their loved ones and family to help keep America moving. Truckers make sure we have food on our plates. We salute you! God bless. IMPORTANT: We value your and other's safety, so please do not use this app, or any other app, while driving. By downloading, you agree to not use this app while driving because it is the right thing to do. We track loads, not drivers. Drivers love chain because we respect your privacy and allow you to control tracking on your own terms. You can see when tracking is enabled and turn it on or off when you are not on any loads. Please log in to the app to view the loads assigned to you. Finally, an app that puts the trucker first. When you're asked to download this app, we want to make sure you have all of the load information in one place. - Load details, appointment times, warehouse hours, pickup numbers, and contact info all in one place - A chat with your broker so you get all the help you need when you need it - Report issues and delays, get your questions answered or provide check-in / check-out updates - Send PODs, lumpers, and images to your brokers or dispatchers Truckers, we know you don't like to get forced to download apps, so we're on a mission to help make your life easier. Email us suggestions on what you would like to see in this app at support@trychain.com and we'll do our best to have your voices heard.

Screenshots

Apollo ELD3 screens
Chain Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chain Driver at 4.6 against Apollo ELD's 2.1. Chain Driver also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 11%) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 91). Apollo ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Chain Driver holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chain Driver has 2.6K ratings behind it against 91, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Apollo ELD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Chain Driver's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo ELD ships an update every 5 weeks, Chain Driver fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apollo ELD versus Chain Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo ELDChain Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (91 ratings)4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssured Tracking IncChaine, Inc.

Customer experience

Apollo ELD

All ratings91 ratings
Positive25.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive11.5%
Neutral4.9%
Negative83.6%

Chain Driver

All ratings2,627 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

User reviews

Apollo ELD

From 91 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and works
  • 👍 Good service by Ronnie
  • 👍 Anthony did good work
  • 👍 Ekta provides incredible support

Room to improve

  • 😞 App constantly crashes
  • 😞 Manual location entry required
  • 😞 Frequent app freezes
  • 😞 Login/logout issues
  • 😞 Poor customer support

Chain Driver

From 2.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 User-friendly and easy to use
  • 🚀 Smooth and efficient performance
  • 📍 Good load tracking and visibility
  • ⏰ Ability to correct arrival/departure times
  • 💼 Great service for owners and drivers

Room to improve

  • 🐛 App performance issues and slowdowns
  • 📍 Unreliable tracking functionality
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns about driver monitoring
  • 📱 Phone performance degradation
  • ⚠️ Inconsistent availability of features

Bugs and requests

Apollo ELD

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • Location not registering after update
  • App freezes during log certification
  • App logs out automatically
  • App won't open
  • Device not connecting/scanning
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  • App continuously crashes
  • iPad won't connect
  • App goes to default driving after inactivity
  • App won't let me certify logs
  • App won't let me log out
  • App triggers violation while in sleeper
  • App requires constant access to location, camera, speaker, and microphone
  • App does not transmit required data to FMCSA
  • App will not read engine data anymore
  • App does not correct mileage
  • App is not updating on Apple side
  • App requires update but none is available

Requested features

6 requests
  • Change location services to 'only while using'
  • Fix spelling mistakes in pre-trip section
  • Allow fueling entry when off-duty
  • Add state line feature
  • Improve split sleeper log functionality
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  • Allow use of personal conveyance without manual input

Chain Driver

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Delivery feature unavailable for some users
  • App doesn't keep up with load updates
  • Difficult to start tracking
  • Authorization code not sent
  • Hard to load and use interface
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  • App causes phone to run slow

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to submit location updates between destinations
  • Edit driver information for loads
  • Profile deletion option
  • Improved tracking reliability

In-app purchases

None

Apollo ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo ELD free?
Apollo ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Driver free?
Chain Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apollo ELD or Chain Driver?
Chain Driver is rated higher. Apollo ELD averages 2.1 out of 5 from 91 ratings, while Chain Driver averages 4.6 from 2.6K ratings.
Do Apollo ELD or Chain Driver have ads?
Neither Apollo ELD nor Chain Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo ELD or Chain Driver?
Apollo ELD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Chain Driver fortnightly. Most recently, Apollo ELD was updated on September 23, 2026 and Chain Driver on September 23, 2026.

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