Comparison

EldMan vs Dashboard ELD

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

Dashboard ELD

Features
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DASHBOARD ELD isn’t just another app — it’s a comprehensive platform built to streamline and simplify log management. Created specifically for government fleets, it brings together compliance, efficiency, and ease of use in one powerful tool. Intelligent Scheduling Automatically tracks driving hours and required rest periods, ensuring full alignment with government regulatory standards. Intuitive Dashboard A sleek, responsive interface that provides instant insight into essential data such as driver performance and HOS status. Real-Time Notifications Stay informed with immediate alerts about service hour limits and compliance deadlines to prevent violations. Seamless Inspections Securely share log records during roadside inspections in seconds, saving time and supporting better compliance results.

Screenshots

EldMan2 screens
Dashboard ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: EldMan at 12.0 against Dashboard ELD's 15.5. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
EldMan versus Dashboard ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEldManDashboard ELD
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 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Track, LLCSAM CITY EXPRESS INC

In-app purchases

None

EldMan

No in-app purchases

None

Dashboard ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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