Apollo ELD vs XternalTrack
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
XternalTrack
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XternalTrack turns your driver's phone into a professional load tracking system. Follow every shipment in real time, get automatic notifications, and have full visibility of your cargo — no extra GPS hardware required. HOW IT WORKS Your driver downloads the app, logs in with their tracking number, and that's it. XternalTrack starts sending location updates automatically. You and your customer can monitor the trip from the web portal or directly in the app. REAL-TIME TRACKING Automatic location updates throughout the entire trip ETA calculated with Google Maps so you know exactly when your load arrives Complete route history from origin to destination Live map with the driver's current position FULL TRIP CONTROL Status confirmations at every stage: pick up, border crossing, arrival, return, bridge, and final delivery Stop switches that let the driver log each phase before completing the shipment Complete trip activity detail AUTOMATIC NOTIFICATIONS Instant email updates with shipment status Low battery, data connection loss, and device alerts Your customer receives a tracking number to follow their load independently DEVICE MONITORING Driver's phone battery level Data connection status Vehicle speed and heading Precise GPS coordinates SIMPLE AND STRAIGHTFORWARD Designed so any driver can use it with zero training. Three steps: download, log in, track. No complicated menus, no technical setup. WEB PORTAL INCLUDED View all active shipments on a map, review trip history, export data, and manage your entire fleet from the XternalTrack web portal. FLEXIBLE PLANS Pay per trip with no long-term contracts. Choose the plan that fits your operation and scale as you grow. Lite — Basic tracking and mobile app Standard — ETA, dynamic status updates Pro — Device alerts, load tracking portal, and more Enterprise — Open API, fleet overview map, and custom features BUILT FOR Trucking and logistics companies Freight brokers Carriers and independent operators Any business that needs to track shipments on the road XternalTrack is a product by XBI Plus. Support: support@xbiplus.com Web: www.xbiplus.com/xternaltrack
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Apollo ELD at 12.0 against XternalTrack's 18.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Apollo ELD ships an update every 5 weeks, XternalTrack monthly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.
| Parameter | Apollo ELD | XternalTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.1 (91 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 91 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assured Tracking Inc | XBI Plus LLC |
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
XternalTrack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo ELD
No in-app purchases
XternalTrack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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