An ELD for CMV vs Blue Star Driver
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.
Blue Star Driver
This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook app helps truck drivers manage their Hours of Service (HOS) logs on iPhones and iPads. It offers features to track location, speed, and distance, enhancing fleet efficiency and safety while helping to avoid costly violations.
- FMCSA-approved electronic logbook
- Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
- Fleet efficiency and safety monitoring
- Violation alerts
- User-friendly interface
- Location, speed, and distance tracking
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Truck drivers may easily and conveniently access their HOS electronic logs on iPhones and iPads thanks to Blue Star ELD, an FMCSA-approved and registered electronic logbook. The Blue Star ELD, which has been tried and tested by truckers, offers increased functionality and practical features to drivers of all fleet sizes. Install Blue Star ELD quickly and easily. If the steps for installation need any assistance? Allow our knowledgeable support staff to assist you! Our user-friendly layout is straightforward and convenient to use on a daily basis. By tracking the present location, speed, and distance traveled, you can increase the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of your whole fleet. With an app feature that warns drivers, safety personnel, and dispatchers of potential violations, costly HOS infractions can be avoided.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: An ELD for CMV at 4.4 against Blue Star Driver's 2.9. An ELD for CMV also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%). Blue Star Driver's advantage is update cadence (monthly 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 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of An ELD for CMV's written reviews are positive against 50% of Blue Star Driver's.
An ELD for CMV ships an update every 2 months, Blue Star Driver monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | An ELD for CMV | Blue Star Driver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (8 ratings) — better | 2.9 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 13.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 165 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mark Rupert | Blue Star ELD INC |
Customer experience
An ELD for CMV
Blue Star Driver
In-app purchases
An ELD for CMV
No in-app purchases
Blue Star Driver
No in-app purchases
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