3MD ELD vs ZAPHIRA ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3MD ELD
An FMCSA-approved electronic logbook app for trucking fleets, ensuring Hours of Service compliance. It offers an intuitive driver interface and integrates with a Trucking Hub TMS for enhanced visibility and performance.
- FMCSA-approved Hours of Service compliance
- Enterprise-grade electronic logbook
- Seamless Trucking Hub TMS integration
- Intuitive driver app interface
- No contracts or hidden fees
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3MD ELD is an enterprise-grade electronic logbook app built for trucking fleets. Certified since 2017, it's FMCSA-approved and trusted for reliable Hours of Service compliance — without contracts or hidden fees. Seamlessly integrated with the comprehensive Trucking Hub TMS, it delivers ease of use, real-time visibility, and long-term performance. The driver app is intuitive, with a clean layout and large controls designed for ease of use on the road.
ZAPHIRA ELD
Streamline fleet operations and simplify driver record-keeping. Log hours of service, conduct vehicle inspections, and receive real-time alerts to avoid violations and maintain a low CSA score. Optional add-ons enhance efficiency with mileage calculations, GPS tracking, and maintenance tools.
- Log hours of service
- Vehicle inspection reports
- Real-time monitoring and alerts
- IFTA mileage calculations
- GPS tracking
- Vehicle maintenance tracking
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Make compliance easy and boost your fleet productivity with Zaphira ELD. Our app simplifies record-keeping for drivers, allowing them to easily log their hours of service, vehicle inspections, and other important data. With real-time monitoring and alerts, Zaphira ELD helps you avoid expensive violations and keep your CSA score low. Our app also offers add-on features to further enhance your fleet's efficiency: IFTA mileage calculations, GPS tracking, and vehicle maintenance are just a few of the digital tools that integrate with our Zaphira ELD app to streamline your operations and save you time and money.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZAPHIRA ELD at 3.8 against 3MD ELD's 3.5. On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
ZAPHIRA ELD holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 4 respectively.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3MD ELD | ZAPHIRA ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (11 ratings) | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 18.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 3MD Solutions, LLC. | Zaphira LLC |
Customer experience
3MD ELD
ZAPHIRA ELD
In-app purchases
3MD ELD
No in-app purchases
ZAPHIRA ELD
No in-app purchases
