Comparison

Apollo ELD vs Zonar Ignition

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

Zonar Ignition

This fleet management platform allows for real-time tracking, monitoring, and management of vehicles. It provides on-the-go access to monitor locations, routes, and driver status, as well as communication and incident detection.

Highlights
  • Real-time vehicle location, route, and status monitoring
  • Jobsite and landmark arrival notifications
  • Policy compliance checks for parking and idling
  • Two-way dispatch and driver communication
  • AI-powered incident detection and reporting
  • Maintenance and inspection notifications
  • On-the-go maintenance logging with attachments
Features
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Zonar Ignition is our fleet management platform for tracking, monitoring and managing your fleet. Download this app for on-the-go access, from your mobile device, using the easy-to-use interface. • Monitor vehicle locations, routes and status in real time. • See if drivers reached the jobsite or custom landmark • Check if they’re parked or idling outside fleet policies. • Enable two-way communication between dispatch and drivers. • View unsafe activities and incidents detected by AI-powered Zonar cameras. • Set up notifications for upcoming maintenance, inspections and repairs. • Log maintenance performed on the go with task monitoring and attachments.

Screenshots

Apollo ELD3 screens
Zonar Ignition4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zonar Ignition at 100% against Apollo ELD's 10%. Zonar Ignition also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.9). Apollo ELD's advantage is ratings volume (124 vs 2). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zonar Ignition holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apollo ELD has 124 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Apollo ELD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Zonar Ignition's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo ELD ships an update monthly, Zonar Ignition every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Apollo ELD versus Zonar Ignition: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo ELDZonar Ignition
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (124 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124 — better2
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssured Tracking IncZonar

Customer experience

Apollo ELD

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

Zonar Ignition

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Zonar Ignition

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Apollo ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Zonar Ignition

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo ELD free?
Apollo ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zonar Ignition free?
Zonar Ignition is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Apollo ELD or Zonar Ignition?
Zonar Ignition is rated higher. Apollo ELD averages 1.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Zonar Ignition averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Apollo ELD or Zonar Ignition have ads?
Neither Apollo ELD nor Zonar Ignition shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo ELD or Zonar Ignition?
Apollo ELD ships an update monthly, and Zonar Ignition every 3 weeks. Most recently, Apollo ELD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Zonar Ignition on October 30, 2026.

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