Apollo ELD vs RealTime ELD
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
RealTime ELD
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RealTime ELD helps drivers easily track and manage their hours of service (HOS) with a simple and reliable electronic logging solution. Connect to a compatible ELD device to automatically record driving time and duty status. View clear log graphs, review daily activity, and certify logs directly from your mobile device. Quickly add annotations, manage records, and stay organised throughout your workday. Share log data electronically during inspections when required. Designed for both independent drivers and fleets, RealTime ELD simplifies daily log management and keeps your records accessible anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RealTime ELD at daily against Apollo ELD's every 5 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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, RealTime ELD daily. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Apollo ELD | RealTime ELD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assured Tracking Inc | RealTime ELD 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
RealTime ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Apollo ELD
No in-app purchases
RealTime ELD
No in-app purchases









