An ELD for CMV vs Clutch ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
An ELD for CMV
This system provides FMCSA-registered ELD compliance for commercial motor vehicles. It manages Hours of Service (HOS) and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) with dedicated hardware and a mobile app. Designed for single users and small fleets needing essential compliance without extra features.
- FMCSA registered ELD system
- Hours of Service (HOS) management
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
- Includes ELD Button Hardware
- Real GPS required for app functionality
- Low annual fee
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Single User FMCSA registered ELD System that does just what you need. Includes ELD Button Hardware and mobile APP. NOTE: Make sure the device you will be running the APP on has real GPS. Complete management of: CFR §395 (HOS) CFR §396 (DVIR) This is a low cost ELD with a low annual fee designed specifically for single users, seasonal drivers, and small fleet that need to be ELD compliant but don't need additional bells and whistles.
Clutch ELD
This compliant ELD solution offers a contract-free service for truckers. It provides free hardware and dedicated US-based support via chat or email, aiming to keep costs low for users.
- Fully compliant ELD solution
- Contract-free service
- Free hardware included
- Dedicated US-based chat and email support
- Low monthly cost
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ClutchELD is a $5/month, fully compliant, contract-free, ELD solution. With free hardware and a low monthly cost, ClutchELD is truly an ELD with the trucker in mind. All your support is via a dedicated chat option or via email. No more holding on the line to talk to someone overseas. Send us a message with your needs and your response will come from someone in the US! We do not outsource our support to a place that knows nothing about the US trucking industry! Keep more of your hard-earned dollars in your pocket with ClutchELD.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: An ELD for CMV at 80% against Clutch ELD's 14%. An ELD for CMV also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and monetization model (free vs subscription). Clutch ELD's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
An ELD for CMV holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of An ELD for CMV's written reviews are positive against 14% of Clutch ELD's.
An ELD for CMV ships an update every 2 months, Clutch ELD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 20, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | An ELD for CMV | Clutch ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | 2.0 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Rupert | Clutch ELD |
Customer experience
An ELD for CMV
Clutch ELD
In-app purchases
An ELD for CMV
No in-app purchases
Clutch ELD
No in-app purchases
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