EldMan vs SBA 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.
SBA ELD
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Elevate your log management to a whole new level of professionalism and efficiency with SBA ELD. The app is purpose-built to assist commercial drivers and carriers in simplifying their compliance tasks and ensuring adherence to all necessary requirements. Designed with user-friendliness in mind, our intuitive interface enables drivers to easily manage their hours of service, conduct vehicle inspections, and manage critical data directly on their mobile devices. Stay one step ahead of potential violations with our intelligent logbook app, which provides timely notifications and alerts for potential or actual HOS violations, empowering drivers to proactively prevent fines and penalties. The ultimate solution for simplifying compliance in the modern era is SBA ELD.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EldMan at 12.0 against SBA ELD's 15.6. On price, update cadence, 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.
EldMan ships an update every 18 months, SBA ELD every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EldMan | SBA ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 15 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacific Track, LLC | Secure Path ELD |
In-app purchases
EldMan
No in-app purchases
SBA ELD
No in-app purchases
