Comparison

EldMan vs Detention Gun

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
Features
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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

Detention Gun

Features
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STOP LETTING BROKERS STEAL YOUR TIME. If the wheels aren't turning, you aren't earning. In the logistics industry, time is money, and brokers love to waste yours. DetentionGun is the financial defense weapon for the independent Owner-Operator. We don't just track your wait time; we force brokers to pay for it. ** NEW USER BONUS: Download now and get 3 FREE CREDITS to start. ** THE PROBLEM: You wait 5 hours at a shipper. You call the broker. They deny it. They claim "you didn't check in" or "you weren't there that long." You are too exhausted to fight, so you leave money on the table. THE SOLUTION: DetentionGun is a "Fire and Forget" tool. It requires NO broker signup, NO permission, and NO account setup on their end. It acts as your automated billing agent, generating legally robust, GPS-verified invoices and emailing them instantly upon departure. HOW IT WORKS: 1. Arrive & Tap: Hit the Big Yellow Button. We lock your GPS coordinates and prompt for a photo of the dock/sign-in sheet. 2. Wait: Go to sleep. Watch a movie. We track the time and automatically deduct your custom free period (default 2 hours). 3. Depart & Bill: Hit "Depart." The app generates a professional PDF invoice and emails it to the broker (and your factoring company) instantly. KEY FEATURES: • INDISPUTABLE EVIDENCE Every invoice includes high-accuracy GPS timestamps and guard shack photos. It is harder to deny than a handwritten log. • THE "LEGAL HAMMER" Choose your invoice tone based on the broker relationship: - Relationship Mode: Professional and polite. - Enforcer Mode: Cites federal statutes and warns regarding surety bond filings. • OFFLINE "STEEL WAREHOUSE" MODE No signal inside the facility? No problem. The app queues your data locally and auto-sends the invoice the second you regain cell service. • LUMPER RECEIPT CAPTURE Snap a photo of your lumper receipt. We digitize the amount and attach it to the final invoice automatically. • FACTORING INTEGRATION Auto-CC your factoring company (RTS, TBS, etc.) to ensure accessorial charges are processed in your next settlement. PRICING MODEL DetentionGun is free to download. Every new account receives 3 FREE credits to try the system risk-free. After your free credits, choose the plan that fits your volume: • Pay As You Go: $3.99 per invoice (Single Credit). • Bulk Saver: Purchase a 5-Credit Pack for a discount. • Pro Hauler Subscription: $12.99 per month for unlimited invoicing. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION If you choose the "Pro Hauler" subscription: • Title: DetentionGun Pro (Unlimited Invoicing) • Length of Subscription: 1 Month • Price of Subscription: $12.99 / Month Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://detentiongun.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://detentiongun.com/terms.html

Screenshots

EldMan3 screens
Detention Gun4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EldMan at none against Detention Gun's 3. EldMan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Detention Gun's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 16 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Detention Gun sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. EldMan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EldMan ships an update every 16 months, Detention Gun every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EldMan versus Detention Gun: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEldManDetention Gun
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Track, LLCLearnastra LLC

In-app purchases

None

EldMan

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Detention Gun

Subscriptions1
  • Unlimited Pro$12.991 Month
One-time2
  • 1 Invoice Credit$3.99
  • 5 Invoice Credits$14.99

Questions

Is EldMan free?
EldMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Detention Gun free?
Detention Gun is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EldMan or Detention Gun have ads?
Neither EldMan nor Detention Gun shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EldMan or Detention Gun?
EldMan ships an update every 16 months, and Detention Gun every 8 days. Most recently, EldMan was updated on November 7, 2026 and Detention Gun on October 30, 2026.

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