EldMan vs Big ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EldMan
This utility tool supports Pacific Track ELD hardware, enabling manual firmware updates and data capture comparisons. It helps verify the proper functioning of HOS applications but is not a certified ELD solution itself.
- Manual firmware updates
- Data capture comparison
- HOS application verification
- Supports PT30 and PT40 hardware
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EldMan is a utility tool for Pacific Track ELD (electronic logging device) hardware products, including the PT30 and PT40. EldMan can be used by ELD solution providers and their customers for several purposes, including for manually updating device firmware and for comparing data capture results of an HOS (hours of service) application and EldMan to verify that the HOS application is functioning properly. Note that EldMan is a utility tool only and is NOT an HOS application and cannot be used as part of a certified ELD solution.
Big ELD
This app streamlines fleet operations with real-time tracking, automated HOS logging, and DVIR reporting. It ensures FMCSA compliance and enhances efficiency through instant status updates, vehicle diagnostics, and communication tools. Designed for fleets of all sizes, it boosts productivity and safety with an intuitive interface.
- Real-time fleet tracking
- Automated HOS logging
- Seamless DVIR reporting
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Two-way communication
- Instant status updates
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Transform your fleet operations with our advanced ELD solution. Beyond basic compliance, our app delivers intelligent fleet management through real-time tracking, automated HOS logging, and seamless DVIR reporting. Stay FMCSA-compliant while boosting efficiency with features like instant status updates, vehicle diagnostics, and two-way communication. Perfect for fleets of all sizes, our user-friendly interface helps drivers and managers maximize productivity while maintaining safety standards. Experience the future of fleet management in one powerful, intuitive app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Big ELD at 100% against EldMan's 0%. Big ELD also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 18 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.
Big ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of EldMan's written reviews are positive against 100% of Big ELD's.
EldMan ships an update every 18 months, Big ELD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EldMan | Big ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacific Track, LLC | BIG ELD LLC |
Customer experience
EldMan
Big ELD
In-app purchases
EldMan
No in-app purchases
Big ELD
No in-app purchases
