Comparison

ELDMandate HOS vs HOS Guard

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

Head to head
About

ELDMandate HOS

This app helps drivers manage their Hours of Service (HOS) and comply with ELD mandates. It offers features like proactive violation alerts, automatic IFTA mileage calculation, and GPS tracking to simplify compliance and improve safety.

Highlights
  • Proactive Violations Alert System
  • GPS Tracking
  • Automatic IFTA miles calculation
  • Hours of Service management
  • ELD mandate compliance
Features
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ELD Mandate is an app for Hours of Service. Features included are Proactive Violations Alert System, GPS Tracking, IFTA miles calculated automatically, and much more.

About

HOS Guard

Features
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HOSGuard keeps commercial truck drivers DOT-compliant in real time -- no ELD hardware, no fleet account, no paper logs. One violation costs $17,000 in fines, license suspension, and lost work. HOSGuard warns you before it happens. ------------------------------ REAL-TIME HOS TRACKING ------------------------------ - Live countdown of your 11-hour drive limit - 14-hour shift window clock - 30-minute break reminder (8-hour rule) - 60/70-hour weekly limit tracker - Color-coded status: green > orange > red as limits approach - Full-screen Drive Timer -- easy to glance at from the cab ------------------------------ AUTOMATED LOGBOOK ------------------------------ - One tap to log Driving, On Break, or Off Duty - Complete daily and weekly activity history - Edit past entries to correct mistakes - Notes field for shipper delays, inspections, or vehicle issues - Logbook survives background, force-quit, and reboot ------------------------------ VIOLATION ALERTS ------------------------------ - Warning at 1 hour remaining: "Plan your break now" - Critical at 15 minutes: "Find a safe place to stop" - Immediate alert when limit is exceeded - Break reminders at 8h continuous driving - Weekly limit warnings at 10h and 2h remaining ------------------------------ INSPECTION-READY PDF EXPORT [PRO] ------------------------------ - DOT-ready logbook PDF in one tap - Last 8 days (standard FMCSA inspection period) - Full month or custom date range - Driver name and license number on every page - Share via AirDrop, email, or Messages ------------------------------ PUSH NOTIFICATIONS [PRO] ------------------------------ - Alerts fire even when the app is closed - Scheduled exactly to your remaining drive time - Never miss a deadline -- even in noisy cab environments ------------------------------ BUILT FOR THE ROAD ------------------------------ - 100% offline -- works without cell signal - Large buttons and high-contrast display for sunlight readability - Dark mode support - Supports both 60/7-day and 70/8-day HOS rule sets - 30-day free trial -- full access, no credit card required ------------------------------ PREMIUM [PRO features] ------------------------------ After your 30-day free trial, choose a plan that works for you: - Monthly -- $6.99/month (7-day free trial) - Annual -- $49.99/year, save 40% (7-day free trial) - Lifetime -- $99.99 one-time, pay once and own forever Premium includes: push notifications, PDF export, ad-free experience, and unlimited logbook history. the app collects no personal data, stores all data locally on device, uses Apple's StoreKit for payments (governed by Apple's privacy policy), and optionally displays ads via Google AdMob (in a future version). ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER HOSGuard is a compliance aid for informational use. It does not replace a certified ELD device as required by FMCSA for commercial vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR. Always verify your compliance status with your carrier or a certified ELD provider. Subscription terms: Payment charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in Account Settings. Lifetime purchase is a one-time non-consumable purchase. ------------------------------ https://huginhelm.com/support https://huginhelm.com/privacy https://huginhelm.com/terms

Screenshots

ELDMandate HOS4 screens
HOS Guard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ELDMandate HOS at none against HOS Guard's 3. ELDMandate HOS also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.2). 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. HOS Guard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. ELDMandate HOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ELDMandate HOS versus HOS Guard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELDMandate HOSHOS Guard
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBizringer IncMARTIN NILS-AKE JOAKIM GRIPENBERG

Bugs and requests

ELDMandate HOS

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Login problems after software updates
  • Disconnections while driving
  • Inaccurate log recording

Requested features

3 requests
  • Night mode option for night driving
  • More customization options for log displays
  • Integration with other fleet management tools

HOS Guard

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ELDMandate HOS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HOS Guard

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium annual$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99

Questions

Is ELDMandate HOS free?
ELDMandate HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOS Guard free?
HOS Guard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ELDMandate HOS or HOS Guard have ads?
Neither ELDMandate HOS nor HOS Guard shows ads.

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