Comparison

Total ELD vs Riderly

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Total ELD

This app helps drivers comply with federal regulations for recording their duty status. It automatically tracks engine status, location, and provides alerts for malfunctions. The system allows for record edits and unauthenticated operation for driver convenience.

Highlights
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Compliance with federal regulations
  • Automatic location tracking
  • Malfunction alerts
  • Record editing
  • Unauthenticated operation
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Compliant app to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60h/7days or 70h/8days Rules -34 week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h onduty (daily) -Sleeper Berth -Passenger Seat provision -Personal Conveyance -30 minutes break -Location recording for engine on and off, and every 60 minutes if moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -Warns driver,visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the truck is stationary for 5 minutes or more, it will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status -The device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official. Allows for driver and carrier record edits as well as unauthenticated operation.

About

Riderly

This app helps professional truck drivers manage their driving hours, routes, and loads efficiently. It ensures compliance with regulations and offers tools for inspections and document uploads, with cloud sync and offline mode for accessibility.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-Compliant ELD Logging
  • Real-Time GPS & Route History
  • Trip & Load Management
  • Secure Cloud Sync & Offline Mode
  • Inspection & DVIR Tools
  • Document Uploads & Notes
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Drive smarter. Log safer. Deliver better. Riderly is the modern companion for professional truck drivers across the U.S., combining simplicity, compliance, and performance in one seamless experience. Whether you're an independent operator or part of a fleet, Riderly helps you stay on the road, stay legal, and stay focused. Key Features: - FMCSA-Compliant ELD Logging Effortlessly track driving hours, breaks, and on-duty status with Riderly’s smart ELD interface. - Real-Time GPS & Route History View current location, track past routes, and optimize for the best path — all in real time. - Trip & Load Management Organize your trips, loads, and deliveries in one place, with clear summaries and alerts. - Secure Cloud Sync & Offline Mode Your logs are backed up and accessible — even without signal. - Inspection & DVIR Tools Pre- and post-trip inspections made easy, ensuring road readiness and compliance. - Document Uploads & Notes Snap and store bills of lading, fuel receipts, and more — directly within the app. Whether you’re just starting out or managing a fleet, Riderly puts you in control. Simplify your day-to-day, stay compliant, and get more from your miles.

Screenshots

Total ELD3 screens
Riderly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Riderly at 5.0 against Total ELD's 3.7. Riderly also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Total ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Riderly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Total ELD ships an update every 2 months, Riderly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Total ELD versus Riderly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTotal ELDRiderly
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATS Fleet ManagementPavle Ralic

Customer experience

Total ELD

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Riderly

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Total ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Riderly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Total ELD free?
Total ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Riderly free?
Riderly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Total ELD or Riderly?
Riderly is rated higher. Total ELD averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Riderly averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Total ELD or Riderly have ads?
Neither Total ELD nor Riderly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Total ELD or Riderly?
Total ELD ships an update every 2 months, and Riderly fortnightly. Most recently, Total ELD was updated on September 30, 2026 and Riderly on September 29, 2026.

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