Master ELD vs ELOG 42 ELD
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
ELOG 42 ELD
This app provides FMCSA-approved access to real-time vehicle data, including location, speed, and engine hours. It ensures DOT compliance through native integration with your vehicle's ECM.
- FMCSA Approved ELD
- Real-time vehicle data access
- Vehicle location tracking
- Engine hours monitoring
- Duty status updates
- DOT compliance
- ECM integration
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The ELOG 42 app has been approved by the FMCSA for use with their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) hardware. Access real-time data, including vehicle location, speed, engine hours, and duty status. Use the native integration with your vehicle's ECM to ensure DOT compliance.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ELOG 42 ELD at 3.0 against Master ELD's 2.4. Master ELD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months) and review sentiment (11% vs 0%). 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.
ELOG 42 ELD holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 11% of Master ELD's written reviews are positive against 0% of ELOG 42 ELD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Master ELD ships an update every 2 months, ELOG 42 ELD every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Master ELD | ELOG 42 ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) | 3.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Transportation Partners LLC | Leko Inc |
Customer experience
Master ELD
ELOG 42 ELD
In-app purchases
Master ELD
No in-app purchases
ELOG 42 ELD
No in-app purchases
