Comparison

EldMan vs CAPTAIN ELD 2.0

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

CAPTAIN ELD 2.0

Features
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CAPTAIN ELD 2.0 is more than just a tool — it’s a complete platform for reliable, stress-free log management. Designed for fleets, it combines compliance, efficiency, and simplicity in one solution. Smart Scheduling Automatically tracks driving hours and rest breaks to ensure full regulatory compliance. Intuitive Dashboard A clean and responsive interface that delivers quick access to key information such as driver performance and HOS status. Real-Time Alerts Receive instant notifications on service hour thresholds and compliance deadlines, so nothing is overlooked. Streamlined Inspections Securely share log data during roadside checks, saving time and improving compliance outcomes.

Screenshots

EldMan2 screens
CAPTAIN ELD 2.03 screens

Verdict

The call

EldMan and CAPTAIN ELD 2.0 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
EldMan versus CAPTAIN ELD 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEldManCAPTAIN ELD 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Track, LLCTRANS ATLANTIC GSV INC

In-app purchases

None

EldMan

No in-app purchases

None

CAPTAIN ELD 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EldMan free?
EldMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAPTAIN ELD 2.0 free?
CAPTAIN ELD 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EldMan or CAPTAIN ELD 2.0 have ads?
Neither EldMan nor CAPTAIN ELD 2.0 shows ads.

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