Comparison

Apollo ELD vs Zonar Driver

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 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.

Highlights
  • DOT FMCSA self-compliant
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Hour of Service tracking
  • Location recording
  • Malfunction warnings
  • 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 Driver

Features
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One app for your shift — log in, find your vehicle, and get moving. The Zonar Driver app gives professional drivers a fast, simple way to associate with their vehicle at the start of every shift — all from one login on any mobile device. Get started fast: Log in with your credentials or biometrics (Face ID / fingerprint) and associate your vehicle in seconds. Search by name or ID, pick from recent vehicles, or find nearby assets with location services. Your vehicle at a glance: See your vehicle's full profile — VIN, make, model, license plate — all in one place. PLEASE NOTE: Requires an account with Zonar Ignition™.

Screenshots

Apollo ELD3 screens
Zonar Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Zonar Driver at fortnightly against Apollo ELD's every 5 weeks. Apollo ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apollo ELD ships an update every 5 weeks, Zonar Driver fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Apollo ELD versus Zonar Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApollo ELDZonar Driver
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (91 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews11.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings91 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAssured Tracking IncZonar

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 Driver

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Apollo ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Zonar Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Apollo ELD free?
Apollo ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zonar Driver free?
Zonar Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Apollo ELD or Zonar Driver have ads?
Neither Apollo ELD nor Zonar Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apollo ELD or Zonar Driver?
Apollo ELD ships an update every 5 weeks, and Zonar Driver fortnightly. Most recently, Apollo ELD was updated on October 7, 2026 and Zonar Driver on October 9, 2026.

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