Master ELD vs Bright Road Star
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Master ELD
This FMCSA-registered platform helps transportation organizations comply with Federal AOBRD/ELD requirements. It offers an efficient and easy-to-use solution for both new and established companies, with features like GPS tracking and detailed reporting.
- FMCSA CFR 49 Compliant
- Multiple AOBRD/ELD Device Options
- Vehicle Compatibility
- Fast Learning Curve
- Same Day Account Creation
- GPS Tracking
- Detailed Reporting
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MasterELD AOBRD / ELD is an easy to use, efficient, and FMCSA registered platform aimed at just starting, and established, transportation organizations. Drawing on years of experience in the transportation industry, MasterELD is a constantly evolving, professional solution for Federal AOBRD / ELD requirements. FEATURES FMCSA CFR 49 Subsections 395.15 and 395.20 Compliant Multiple AOBRD / ELD Device Options Compatible with Wide Array of Vehicles Fast Learning Curve for Administrators and Drivers Same Day Account Creation and Device Pick-Up GPS Tracking Available Detailed Reporting Available
Bright Road Star
This application simplifies Electronic Logging Device (ELD) management for truck drivers. It offers user-friendly features like API integration, location sharing, and driver scorecards, all accessible on smartphones.
- ELD management for truck drivers
- API integration
- 24/7 customer support
- Location sharing
- Driver scorecards
- Smartphone compatible
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Our ELD was tailored to those who need it most: truck drivers. ROADSTAR’s features were created to make day-to-day use simple and easy to understand. USER-FRIENDLY FEATURES Compatible with all smartphones, additional user-friendly features such as API integration, 24/7 customer support, location sharing, and driver scorecards, provide drivers with a great application experience.
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Verdict
Master ELD and Bright Road Star both sit at 2.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of Bright Road Star's written reviews are positive against 11% of Master ELD's. Master ELD's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 16). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Master ELD against 2.4 for Bright Road Star. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of Master ELD's written reviews are positive against 40% of Bright Road Star's.
Master ELD ships an update every 2 months, Bright Road Star every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Master ELD | Bright Road Star |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) — better | 2.4 (16 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 16 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Transportation Partners LLC | Road Star, Inc |
Customer experience
Master ELD
Bright Road Star
In-app purchases
Master ELD
No in-app purchases
Bright Road Star
No in-app purchases
