Apollo ELD vs 305 HOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- DOT FMCSA self-compliant
- Driver duty status recording
- Hour of Service tracking
- Location recording
- Malfunction warnings
- Duty status changes at rest
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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
305 HOS
This app helps commercial drivers comply with FMCSA Hours of Service regulations using an easy-to-use electronic logging device. It allows for accurate log management, duty status recording, and alerts for compliance standards, ensuring truckers can focus on driving.
- FMCSA-compliant ELD logging
- Hours of Service regulation management
- Driver duty status recording
- Location tracking for vehicle activity
- Malfunction alerts
- Driver and carrier record edits
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305 HOS – FMCSA-Compliant ELD App for Truck Drivers 305 HOS is a reliable and easy-to-use Electronic Logging Device (ELD) app designed to help commercial drivers stay compliant with the FMCSA’s Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Built for simplicity and accuracy, it’s the ideal tool for truckers who need to manage their logs from the road without hassle. Whether you’re an owner-operator or part of a fleet, 305 HOS gives you full control over your daily logs, ensuring you meet all compliance standards while focusing on what matters most—driving. FMCSA-compliant app to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60h/7days or 70h/8days Rules -34 week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h onduty (daily) -Sleeper Berth -Personal Conveyance -30 minutes Break -Location recording for engine on and off, and every 60 minutes if moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -Warns driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the truck is stationary for 5 minutes or more, it will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status -The device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official. Allows for driver and carrier record edits as well as unauthenticated operation. Support for Hours of Service September 29th 2020 Hours of Service regulation changes added.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 305 HOS at 100% against Apollo ELD's 11%. 305 HOS also leads on rating (3.6 vs 2.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). Apollo ELD's advantage is ratings volume (91 vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
305 HOS holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo ELD has 91 ratings behind it against 12, 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 100% of 305 HOS's.
Apollo ELD ships an update every 5 weeks, 305 HOS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apollo ELD | 305 HOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (91 ratings) | 3.6 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Assured Tracking Inc | Ryzenlink Technologies LLC |
Customer experience
Apollo ELD
305 HOS
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
305 HOS
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo ELD
No in-app purchases
305 HOS
No in-app purchases









