Comparison

TrackEnsure ELD vs Smart Carrier

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

Head to head
About

TrackEnsure ELD

This app offers an FMCSA-compliant Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Hours of Service (HOS) solution for owner-operators and fleet owners. It includes features for driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIR), IFTA reporting, and driver/truck management, all accessible through a web account with advanced reporting and integration capabilities.

Highlights
  • FMCSA compliant ELD/HOS
  • DVIR solution
  • IFTA solution
  • Co-driver functionality
  • Driver management
  • Truck management
  • Web account with reporting
Features
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TrackEnsure ELD application provides Owner Operators and Fleet Owners with an Electronic Logging Device solution based on TrackEnsure platform. TrackEnsure ELD is compliant with FMCSA regulations eCFR Title 49, part 395. TrackEnsure ELD app provides the following features in one convenient package: * FMCSA compliant ELD/HOS solution; * DVIR solution; * IFTA solution; * Easy to use co-driver functionality; * Driver management; * Truck management; * A web TrackEnsure account; A web TrackEnsure account provides the following: * Reporting; * Client shipment tracking ability; * Integration with third party solutions; * Automation of dispatch, safety, maintenance and other processes; * Fuel fraud prevention solution; * Fuel cost calculation and invoice verification solution; TrackEnsure platform is working towards providing Owner Operators and Fleet Managers with a solid logistics platform and with ability to network with other fleets for mutual advantage. * Continued use of GPS and bluetooth running in the background might decrease battery life. When using the app, consider plugging the device into a power outlet.

About

Smart Carrier

Features
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Professionally designed truck drivers application who ship vehicles with open and enclosed equipment. It helps them to make inspection on pick-up and delivery, ease delivery process and communicate with dispatch departments.

Screenshots

TrackEnsure ELD4 screens
Smart Carrier4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TrackEnsure ELD at every 3 months against Smart Carrier's every 18 months. 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

TrackEnsure ELD ships an update every 3 months, Smart Carrier every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TrackEnsure ELD versus Smart Carrier: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackEnsure ELDSmart Carrier
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (158 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings158 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 18 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB25 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTrackEnsure IncorporatedUDECIDE LLC

Bugs and requests

TrackEnsure ELD

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • DVIR date proximity causing violations
  • Split sleeper berth working incorrectly
  • Bug with empty fields
  • App not working on Samsung devices (location permission)
  • App crashing after updates
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  • Automatic switching to AUTO onduty
  • Sleep and off-duty not counting correctly
  • Pop-up banners every 30 seconds
  • App stopped working after iOS update
  • New update added new bugs
  • Automatic drive mode when moving
  • System went to Y2K mode after 34 hr restart
  • Cannot log out
  • Interface changes in split screen
  • High data traffic usage
  • Incorrect locations recorded
  • Defective ELD cable and device
  • App not working, wrong updates

Requested features

21 requests
  • Move '+ add inspection' button
  • Add call back option for support
  • Fix split screen interface issues
  • Add yard move functionality
  • Add personal conveyance functionality
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  • Add adverse driving conditions functionality
  • Improve support via messenger
  • Add truck maintenance and idle monitoring for owners
  • Adjust auto drive status to 10-15 mph
  • Increase interface size
  • Make numbers larger for readability
  • Allow manual change from on-duty to off-duty
  • Fix bug with sleep and off-duty not combining
  • Add 'split' shift after 2hr sleeper
  • Fix bug with empty fields
  • Improve DVIR date proximity
  • Add 'Always allow' location permission option
  • Fix pop-up banners for background mode
  • Change time/date font to white
  • Show exact hrs/min/sec in the middle circle
  • Implement dark mode

Smart Carrier

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

TrackEnsure ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Smart Carrier

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrackEnsure ELD free?
TrackEnsure ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Smart Carrier free?
Smart Carrier is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TrackEnsure ELD or Smart Carrier have ads?
Neither TrackEnsure ELD nor Smart Carrier shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrackEnsure ELD or Smart Carrier?
TrackEnsure ELD ships an update every 3 months, and Smart Carrier every 18 months. Most recently, TrackEnsure ELD was updated on September 22, 2026 and Smart Carrier on September 11, 2026.

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