Comparison

Circle Mobile TMS vs ELD Driver Log

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Circle Mobile TMS

This app provides truck drivers with dispatch information, including pick-up and delivery details, special instructions, and event updates. Drivers can automatically notify dispatch upon arrival, loading, and delivery, and receive real-time position updates.

Highlights
  • View pick-up and delivery events
  • Receive location details and instructions
  • Automatic arrival and departure updates
  • Real-time position tracking
  • Send load information
  • Proof of Delivery signature capture
Features
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This application is for people who drive for trucking companies that use the Circle Transportation Management System (TMS) Software. The app allows drivers to see all pick-up and delivery events dispatched to them which will include the name and address of the location, the date and time of the events as well as any special instructions. Drivers can use the app to automatically update their dispatching company when they arrive, load and deliver at their assigned freight stops. The app will also provide automatic position updates back to dispatch as the driver executes their assigned load. This app has the the following basic features: • Track the device (the device will provide automatic position updates to dispach) • Dynamically Ping the device • Send load information out to the driver. This will include all stop information, order notes shared with the driver, etc. • Arrive at Shipper / Consignee. • Loaded at Shipper with Bill Of Lading, pieces and weight. • Empty at Consignee with Proof of Delivery (POD) signature. • Plus some other neat features.

About

ELD Driver Log

This app provides FMCSA and DOT compliant Hours of Service (HOS) logging for commercial drivers. It supports various driving rules, break requirements, and location recording, ensuring compliance and offering malfunction warnings.

Highlights
  • FMCSA and DOT compliant ELD
  • Supports 60h/7days and 70h/8days rules
  • Includes 34h week restart with suspension rules
  • Tracks 11h daily driving and 14h on-duty
  • Records location for engine status and movement
  • Warns of malfunctions
  • Facilitates data transfer for inspections
Features
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FMCSA and DOT compliant and fully functional ELD. Easy to use for fleets, owner-operators and drivers. -60h/7days or 70h/8days rules -34h week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h on-duty (daily) -Sleeper berth -Personal conveyance -30 minutes break -Location recording for engine on and off, and every 60 minutes if moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -Warns driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the truck is stationary for 5 minutes or more, it will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status -The device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official -Able to send ELD data to DOT office during inspection as required by FMCSA

Screenshots

Circle Mobile TMS4 screens
ELD Driver Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ELD Driver Log at 100% against Circle Mobile TMS's 75%. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, ELD Driver Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Circle Mobile TMS versus ELD Driver Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCircle Mobile TMSELD Driver Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB17 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFull Circle TMSSahara ELD LLC

Customer experience

Circle Mobile TMS

All ratings25 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

ELD Driver Log

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Circle Mobile TMS

No in-app purchases

None

ELD Driver Log

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Circle Mobile TMS free?
Circle Mobile TMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELD Driver Log free?
ELD Driver Log is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Circle Mobile TMS or ELD Driver Log have ads?
Neither Circle Mobile TMS nor ELD Driver Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Circle Mobile TMS or ELD Driver Log?
Circle Mobile TMS ships an update every 6 weeks, and ELD Driver Log every 2 months. Most recently, Circle Mobile TMS was updated on September 12, 2026 and ELD Driver Log on September 10, 2026.

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