Comparison

Azuga ELD vs Safer Eld

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

Safer Eld

This application helps commercial drivers meet FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) requirements with accurate and efficient electronic logging. It streamlines daily operations with reliable logging, real-time tracking, and seamless fleet connectivity for compliance and focus on the road.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-compliant electronic logbook
  • Automatic driving time recording
  • Built-in HOS rule sets with violation alerts
  • Daily log review and driver certification
  • Automatic trip and mileage tracking
  • GPS-based location updates
  • Seamless fleet system integration
Features
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Safereld is a professional Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mobile application designed to help commercial drivers meet FMCSA Hours of Service (HOS) requirements accurately and efficiently. Built for modern fleets and independent owner-operators, Safereld streamlines daily operations with reliable logging, real-time tracking, and seamless fleet connectivity, helping drivers stay compliant and focused on the road. Key Features ELD & HOS Compliance • FMCSA-compliant electronic logbook • Automatic driving time recording • Easy Duty Status changes (Off Duty, Sleeper Berth, On Duty, Driving) • Built-in HOS rule sets with violation alerts Log Management • Daily log review and driver certification • Editable logs with full audit trail • Log history access for inspections • Roadside inspection-ready reports Vehicle & Trip Tracking • Automatic trip and mileage tracking • GPS-based location updates • Accurate driving event detection Driver Tools • Simple, driver-friendly interface • Secure login and protected data storage • Real-time synchronization with fleet systems Fleet Connectivity • Seamless integration with dispatch and back-office systems • Supports compliance monitoring and fleet oversight Designed for Compliance & Reliability Safereld is built to deliver dependable performance while maintaining regulatory compliance. Whether you are an owner-operator or part of a fleet, Safereld helps reduce paperwork, improve accuracy, and provide confidence during roadside inspections.

Screenshots

Azuga ELD4 screens
Safer Eld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Safer Eld at 100% against Azuga ELD's 10%. Safer Eld also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7). Azuga ELD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (134 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Safer Eld holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Azuga ELD has 134 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Azuga ELD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Safer Eld's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Azuga ELD ships an update every 3 weeks, Safer Eld every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Azuga ELD versus Safer Eld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAzuga ELDSafer Eld
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (134 ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAzuga, Inc.Safer Eld Inc

Customer experience

Azuga ELD

All ratings134 ratings
Positive35.8%
Neutral11.2%
Negative53.0%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive9.8%
Neutral13.7%
Negative76.5%

Safer Eld

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • Ability to add multiple trailers
  • Customer service number
  • Movement speed threshold customization

Safer Eld

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Azuga ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Safer Eld

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Azuga ELD free?
Azuga ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Safer Eld free?
Safer Eld is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Azuga ELD or Safer Eld?
Safer Eld is rated higher. Azuga ELD averages 2.7 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Safer Eld averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Azuga ELD or Safer Eld have ads?
Neither Azuga ELD nor Safer Eld shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Azuga ELD or Safer Eld?
Azuga ELD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Safer Eld every 3 months. Most recently, Azuga ELD was updated on September 5, 2026 and Safer Eld on September 12, 2026.

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