ELD Rider vs RealTime ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ELD Rider
This app provides electronic logging for Hours of Service (HOS) and ELD compliance. It also offers digital Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) and real-time routing information to help drivers stay on track and compliant with regulations.
- Electronic logbook for HOS
- ELD compliance
- Digital DVIRs
- Real-time routing
- Intuitive interface
- FMCSA regulation compliance
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More than an electronic logbook for HOS and ELD compliance. Eliminate paper DVIRs with all-digital inspection reports, stay on track with real-time routing information. EASY TO USE Drivers love our app because we put them first with large buttons, helpful alerts, and an intuitive interface. Most functions are just one or two taps away at any time! The ELD mandate is complicated, but we’re always working to make it simple for drivers to stay compliant with FMCSA regulations! Enhanced Performance & Design: We’re constantly looking for ways to make our app faster and easier to use. We’ve made a number of performance improvements to reduce transition time between screens, maintain app stability, and improve legibility. Learn more about the ELD solution at https://eldrider.us
RealTime ELD
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RealTime ELD helps drivers easily track and manage their hours of service (HOS) with a simple and reliable electronic logging solution. Connect to a compatible ELD device to automatically record driving time and duty status. View clear log graphs, review daily activity, and certify logs directly from your mobile device. Quickly add annotations, manage records, and stay organised throughout your workday. Share log data electronically during inspections when required. Designed for both independent drivers and fleets, RealTime ELD simplifies daily log management and keeps your records accessible anytime.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RealTime ELD at daily against ELD Rider's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
ELD Rider ships an update every 3 weeks, RealTime ELD daily. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.
| Parameter | ELD Rider | RealTime ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (105 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 56.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 105 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 105 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LionEight LLC | RealTime ELD LLC |
In-app purchases
ELD Rider
No in-app purchases
RealTime ELD
No in-app purchases









