Comparison

Apollo ELD vs TransPlus Connect

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 drivers record their duty status to comply with DOT FMCSA regulations. It tracks driving hours, breaks, and vehicle status, offering features like sleeper berth and personal conveyance provisions. The app ensures compliance with various driving and on-duty time limits.

Highlights
  • DOT FMCSA self-compliant
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Hours of service tracking
  • Sleeper berth and personal conveyance
  • Location recording
  • 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

TransPlus Connect

This app helps truck drivers communicate with dispatch and manage their daily operations. Drivers can accept loads, view schedules, and send trip documents directly to their transportation management software.

Highlights
  • Accept load tenders
  • View trip schedules
  • Direct chat with dispatch
  • Pickup and delivery rating
  • Workflow task updates
  • Send trip document pictures
Features
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TransPlus Connect is designed for truck drivers to optimize communication with dispatch during day-to-day operations. This app pairs with TransPlus Fleet Manager software so that drivers on the road can accept load tenders, see their trip schedules, and communicate with dispatch directly through chat. The app integrates seamlessly with your Fleet Manager Transportation Management Software to give your drivers and dispatchers a more robust experience, including a pickup and delivery rating system, workflow tasks that update your dispatcher’s trips, and the ability to send pictures of trip documents right to your TMS.

Screenshots

Apollo ELD3 screens
TransPlus Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TransPlus Connect at 33% against Apollo ELD's 10%. TransPlus Connect also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo ELD ships an update monthly, TransPlus Connect every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Apollo ELD versus TransPlus Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo ELDTransPlus Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (127 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssured Tracking IncTrans + Plus Systems Corp

Customer experience

Apollo ELD

All ratings124 ratings
Positive19.4%
Neutral3.2%
Negative77.4%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative85.1%

TransPlus Connect

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

TransPlus Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Apollo ELD

No in-app purchases

None

TransPlus Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo ELD free?
Apollo ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TransPlus Connect free?
TransPlus Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apollo ELD or TransPlus Connect have ads?
Neither Apollo ELD nor TransPlus Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo ELD or TransPlus Connect?
Apollo ELD ships an update monthly, and TransPlus Connect every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apollo ELD was updated on November 13, 2026 and TransPlus Connect on November 3, 2026.

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