Apollo ELD vs TMSEZ Operator
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
TMSEZ Operator
This app streamlines daily transportation operations for drivers and fleet owners. It allows for easy management of shipments, real-time communication with dispatch, and document uploads for proof of delivery. It connects drivers, dispatchers, and operations teams for efficient freight movement.
- Manage assigned shipments
- Accept or decline loads
- Real-time dispatcher chat
- Update trip status
- Upload documents
- Capture customer signatures
- Track payment activity
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TMSEZ Operator is an AI-powered driver mobile app designed for container operators, drayage carriers, truckload OTR operators, owner-operators, fleet owners, and company drivers. Designed to simplify daily transportation operations, TMSEZ Operator gives drivers an easy way to manage assigned shipments, accept or decline loads, communicate with dispatchers in real time, update trip status, record time-in and time-out events, upload backup documents, capture customer signatures for proof of delivery, and track payment-related activity. Whether your business handles intermodal container drayage, port moves, local deliveries, regional trucking, or long-haul truckload freight, TMSEZ Operator helps keep drivers, dispatchers, and fleet operations connected from pickup to delivery. Key capabilities include: Accept or decline assigned shipments View shipment and trip details Chat with dispatch in real time Provide arrival, departure, time-in, and time-out updates Upload PODs, receipts, rate confirmations, and backup documents Capture customer signatures for proof of delivery Improve visibility for dispatchers, fleet owners, and operations teams Support driver workflows for container, drayage, intermodal, and OTR trucking operations Track shipment progress and payment-related information TMSEZ Operator is powered by TMSEZ, a transportation management and trucking software platform designed for drayage and intermodal companies, truckload carriers, freight brokers, owner-operators, fleet owners, dispatchers and company drivers. With TMSEZ Operator, trucking companies can reduce manual communication, improve shipment visibility, simplify driver workflows, and keep operations moving efficiently.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: TMSEZ Operator at 100% against Apollo ELD's 11%. TMSEZ Operator also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Apollo ELD's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TMSEZ Operator holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo ELD has 103 ratings behind it against 4, 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 TMSEZ Operator's.
Apollo ELD ships an update every 2 months, TMSEZ Operator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apollo ELD | TMSEZ Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (103 ratings) | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 119 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assured Tracking Inc | TMSEZ, Inc |
Customer experience
Apollo ELD
TMSEZ Operator
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
TMSEZ Operator
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo ELD
No in-app purchases
TMSEZ Operator
No in-app purchases
Questions
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