Comparison

Garmin eLog™ vs ELD995

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

Head to head
About

Garmin eLog™

This app works with a compatible electronic logging device to help commercial drivers meet ELD compliance requirements. It accurately records and stores Hours of Service data locally on your smartphone, with no subscription fees required.

Highlights
  • ELD compliance
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
  • Local data storage
  • Wireless record transfer
  • Easy setup
  • No subscription fees
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** Users must own the Garmin eLog™ compliant ELD (FMCSA-registered electronic logging device). The Garmin eLog is ready right out of the box, and supports 9-pin J1939 and 6-pin J1708 diagnostic ports to fit nearly any truck. It’s simple to set up and there are no subscription fees. Take the easy route to ELD Compliance! The free, easy-to-use Garmin eLog™ app may be downloaded to your compatible smartphone to complete your ELD compliance solution. The Garmin eLog compliant ELD solution accurately records and tracks Hours of Service (HOS), then securely stores it locally to your smartphone— never in the cloud. Garmin eLog allows your records to be wirelessly transferred to your compatible smartphone for viewing by you anytime. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. We listen to your feedback. The teams at Garmin are working continuously to improve the Garmin eLog system. If you experience any issues or problems, please reach out to our Product Support team at support.garmin.com.

About

ELD995

Features
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ELD995 The ELD design is such that motor carriers and drivers can comply efficiently with HOS regulations and that motor carriers can make the best use of ELDs and related support systems as their primary means of recording HOS information and ensuring HOS compliance. Engine information will be shared with the ELD through integral synchronization. The ELD will be tamper-resistant so unauthorized alteration of the captured data will not occur. ELDs, certified by the providers, will meet or exceed the performance requirements. Transfer of standardized ELD data to authorized safety officials will be accomplished. **NOTE: 1."Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." Please connect the iPhone connected to the Charger while Application usage. 2. Application consumes the Internet usage when the application stores the Local user Logs send to Application's Server.

Screenshots

Garmin eLog™1 screens
ELD9953 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Garmin eLog™ at 11.0 against ELD995's 14.0. 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

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

Garmin eLog™ ships an update every 2 months, ELD995 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Garmin eLog™ versus ELD995: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGarmin eLog™ELD995
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (445 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings445 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGarminTriesten Technologies LLC

Bugs and requests

Garmin eLog™

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Disconnects from device/phone
  • Deletes driver/admin profiles
  • Inaccurate odometer/location tracking
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Issues with log editing

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add shift timer
  • Improve log editing functionality
  • Provide IFTA reporting option
  • Enhance location and odometer tracking
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

ELD995

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Garmin eLog™

No in-app purchases

None

ELD995

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Garmin eLog™ free?
Garmin eLog™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ELD995 free?
ELD995 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Garmin eLog™ or ELD995 have ads?
Neither Garmin eLog™ nor ELD995 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Garmin eLog™ or ELD995?
Garmin eLog™ ships an update every 2 months, and ELD995 monthly. Most recently, Garmin eLog™ was updated on October 18, 2026 and ELD995 on October 1, 2026.

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