Comparison

Azuga ELD vs HeatNext

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

Head to head
About

Azuga ELD

This app provides a certified electronic logging solution for commercial drivers, ensuring compliance with US and Canadian regulations for driving hours and vehicle inspections. It offers a user-friendly tablet interface for accurate record-keeping and regulatory adherence.

Highlights
  • Electronic Hours of Service logging
  • FMCSA certified
  • Vehicle inspection logs
  • US and Canadian regulation compliant
  • Tablet-based interface
Features
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Hours of Services is a powerful but easy to use tablet-based service certified with US Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for electronic logs and vehicle inspections. Regulations for electronic driving and vehicle inspection logs have become commonplace to ensure the veracity of driver tablet input and ensured compliance with regulations. Hours of Service is compliant with federal and state regulations as well as Canadian regulations.

About

HeatNext

Features
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HeatNext is a friendly app that allows you to remotely manage your home heating system using your mobile device. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Azuga ELD4 screens
HeatNext4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Azuga ELD at none against HeatNext's 4. Azuga ELD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). HeatNext's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. HeatNext sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Azuga ELD asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Azuga ELD ships an update every 3 weeks, HeatNext every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Azuga ELD versus HeatNext: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAzuga ELDHeatNext
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzuga, Inc.Nomnio

Bugs and requests

Azuga ELD

Reported bugs

21 issues
  • App crashes on login
  • App crashes on opening
  • Randomly puts driver in service non-driving
  • Not compatible with iOS 16.0.2
  • App won't open after phone update
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  • Cannot connect Engine dongle
  • Latency issues
  • Disconnects
  • Incorrect report data
  • Freezes and glitches
  • Throws driver into 'on duty not driving' when crashing
  • 14-hour clock pauses when going off duty
  • New updates do not calculate split sleeper berth
  • App crashes when selecting Bluetooth device
  • Cannot change location
  • Location different in personal mode
  • App freezes after last update
  • Cannot use after update
  • Logs itself out frequently
  • Needs data to log in
  • Movement speed threshold not working

Requested features

8 requests
  • Ability to edit logs/forgotten punches
  • Automatic 'on duty not driving' when stopped
  • Bluetooth profile option for iOS
  • Beta testing for iOS updates
  • One-push nighttime mode
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  • Ability to add multiple trailers
  • Customer service number
  • Movement speed threshold customization

HeatNext

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Azuga ELD

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

HeatNext

Subscriptions4
  • Plus Package$1.991 Month
  • Advanced Package$3.991 Month
  • Plus Package$18.991 Year
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  • Advanced Package$37.991 Year

Questions

Is Azuga ELD free?
Azuga ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HeatNext free?
HeatNext is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Azuga ELD or HeatNext have ads?
Neither Azuga ELD nor HeatNext shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Azuga ELD or HeatNext?
Azuga ELD ships an update every 3 weeks, and HeatNext every 2 months. Most recently, Azuga ELD was updated on September 5, 2026 and HeatNext on September 15, 2026.

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