EldMan vs SmartElds Fleet
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.
SmartElds Fleet
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Smartelds Fleet App – GPS Tracking, ELD Compliance & Fleet Management The Smartelds Fleet App is a powerful fleet management, GPS tracking, and ELD compliance solution designed for trucking companies, fleet managers, and dispatchers. Monitor drivers, vehicles, and assets in real time, improve safety, simplify compliance, and keep your fleet running efficiently, all from one app. Real-Time GPS Tracking & Telematics Track your fleet with live GPS vehicle tracking on a single, easy-to-use map. View driver locations, vehicle status, and asset movement in real time. Customize map views with satellite and live traffic overlays to make faster, smarter dispatch decisions. • Real-time vehicle, driver, and asset tracking • Traffic and satellite map views ELD Compliance & Driver Logs Stay compliant with FMCSA ELD regulations by monitoring: • Driver logs and duty status changes • Form & Manner violations • HOS compliance and alerts • Remote log review and management Driver Safety & Dashcam Visibility Improve fleet safety with access to real-time dashcam images, giving you visibility into driver behavior, road conditions, and trip events.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SmartElds Fleet at monthly against EldMan's every 18 months. EldMan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). 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.
EldMan ships an update every 18 months, SmartElds Fleet monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EldMan | SmartElds Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pacific Track, LLC | Asritsolutions LLC |
In-app purchases
EldMan
No in-app purchases
SmartElds Fleet
No in-app purchases








