Intelelogs HOS vs ELD Rider
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Intelelogs HOS
This application helps commercial drivers record their duty status to comply with DOT FMCSA regulations. It tracks driving hours, on-duty time, breaks, and provides location recording. The app ensures compliance with various rules, including rest periods and driving limits.
- DOT FMCSA self-compliant
- Driver duty status recording
- Regulation adherence (60/70 hour rules, driving limits)
- Sleeper berth and passenger seat provisions
- Location recording (engine on/off, moving)
- Duty status changes only when vehicle is at rest
- Malfunction warnings
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DOT FMCSA self-compliant application to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60-hour/7days or 70-hour/8daysRules -34 hour week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11 hours driving for the day -14 hours on duty for the day -Sleeper Berth provision -Passenger Seat provision -Personal Conveyance provision -30 minutes break provision -Location recording for vehicle’s engine turned on and off, andl ocation recording every 60 minutes if vehicle is moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -The mobile device warns the driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes or more, the mobile device will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status
ELD Rider
This app provides electronic logging for Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance. It also offers digital Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and real-time routing information to help drivers stay on track and compliant with regulations.
- Electronic logbook for HOS
- ELD compliance
- Digital DVIRs
- Real-time routing
- Intuitive interface
- FMCSA regulation compliance
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More than an electronic logbook for HOS and ELD compliance. Eliminate paper DVIRs with all-digital inspection reports, stay on track with real-time routing information. EASY TO USE Drivers love our app because we put them first with large buttons, helpful alerts, and an intuitive interface. Most functions are just one or two taps away at any time! The ELD mandate is complicated, but we’re always working to make it simple for drivers to stay compliant with FMCSA regulations! Enhanced Performance & Design: We’re constantly looking for ways to make our app faster and easier to use. We’ve made a number of performance improvements to reduce transition time between screens, maintain app stability, and improve legibility. Learn more about the ELD solution at https://eldrider.us
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ELD Rider at 4.2 against Intelelogs HOS's 3.5. ELD Rider also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (105 vs 6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ELD Rider holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELD Rider has 105 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Intelelogs HOS ships an update every 3 months, ELD Rider every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Intelelogs HOS | ELD Rider |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (6 ratings) | 4.2 (105 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 56.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 105 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Intelligent Telematics | LionEight LLC |
Customer experience
Intelelogs HOS
ELD Rider
In-app purchases
Intelelogs HOS
No in-app purchases
ELD Rider
No in-app purchases
