Master ELD vs Counting Trucks 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
Counting Trucks ELD
This application simplifies hours of service logging for truck drivers by automatically syncing with their trucks to track drive time and miles. It provides alerts for remaining drive time and streamlines Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). Fleet managers benefit from reports on driver performance and fuel usage.
- Automatic drive time and mileage tracking
- Drive time limit alerts
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs)
- Fleet management reports
- Simple interface with large buttons
- FMCSA regulation compliance
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Counting Trucks is an ELD app for truck drivers that makes logging hours easy. It syncs with your truck to track drive time and miles automatically. No more paper logs. The app shows how much drive time you have left. When you're close to your limit, it warns you. For fleet managers, Counting Trucks offers useful reports. They can see how drivers are doing and how much fuel is used. The app is simple to use. Big buttons and clear text work well, even on rough roads. Counting Trucks also simplifies Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs). Drivers can easily complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections right in the app. We're always improving to meet new FMCSA regulations and standards. This isn't just about following laws. It's about making trucking easier. Whether you're behind the wheel or managing a fleet, Counting Trucks is there to help.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Counting Trucks ELD at 5.0 against Master ELD's 2.4. Counting Trucks ELD also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Master ELD's advantage is ratings volume (48 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). 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.
Counting Trucks ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Master ELD has 48 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Master ELD ships an update every 2 months, Counting Trucks ELD every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Master ELD | Counting Trucks ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National Transportation Partners LLC | Counting Trucks |
Customer experience
Master ELD
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In-app purchases
Master ELD
No in-app purchases
Counting Trucks ELD
No in-app purchases
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