Terminus GPS HOS vs RouteMate ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Terminus GPS HOS
This app helps commercial drivers comply with DOT FMCSA regulations for recording duty status. It tracks driving time, breaks, and rest periods, ensuring adherence to various rulesets including intrastate and international regulations. The application automatically records location and alerts drivers to potential malfunctions.
- DOT FMCSA self-compliant
- Driver duty status recording
- Regulation adherence (60/70-hour rules, 34-hour restart, etc.)
- Location tracking (engine on/off, moving)
- Duty status changes at rest
- Malfunction warnings
- Automatic 'on-duty not driving' default
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DOT FMCSA self-compliant application to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60-hour/7 days or 70-hour/8 days Rules -34 hour week restart -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 - Oilfields ruleset - California intrastate - Texas intrastate - Mexico NOM-07 -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 Assured Tracking Inc
RouteMate ELD
This app offers a comprehensive electronic logging system for the trucking industry, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimizing fleet operations. It provides real-time monitoring, vehicle management, and a user-friendly interface for drivers and managers.
- FMCSA compliant electronic logging
- Real-time vehicle and driver monitoring
- Fleet vehicle management dashboard
- User-friendly interface
- Compliance alerts
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RouteMate ELD is your ultimate solution for efficient and compliant fleet management. Designed for the trucking industry, our app provides a robust electronic logging system (ELD) that ensures you meet all regulatory requirements while optimizing your fleet operations. Key Features: Comprehensive Logging: Automatically record driving hours and maintain logs that comply with FMCSA regulations. Real-time Monitoring: Get instant access to vehicle statuses, driver activities, and compliance alerts. User-friendly Interface: Easy-to-use interface designed for both drivers and fleet managers. Vehicle Management: Track and manage your entire fleet from a single dashboard. RouteMate ELD is more than just a compliance tool; it’s a comprehensive platform that enhances the safety, efficiency, and productivity of your fleet. Whether you’re a small trucking company or a large fleet operator, RouteMate ELD provides the tools you need to manage your operations effectively and stay ahead of the competition.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Terminus GPS HOS at 5.0 against RouteMate ELD's 3.0. RouteMate ELD's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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.
Terminus GPS HOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Terminus GPS HOS ships an update every 12 months, RouteMate ELD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Terminus GPS HOS | RouteMate ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 4 months — better |
| 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 | 51 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Terminus GPS | Routemate LLC |
Customer experience
Terminus GPS HOS
RouteMate ELD
In-app purchases
Terminus GPS HOS
No in-app purchases
RouteMate ELD
No in-app purchases
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