Comparison

EldMan vs HOS APP

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

HOS APP

Features
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HOS App is an electronic logging device (ELD) application built to make Hours of Service compliance simple. Designed for professional drivers and fleets that value accuracy and efficiency, it delivers a clean, reliable logging experience with minimal effort — so you can spend less time managing paperwork and more time driving. Duty status changes take just a couple of taps. Live HOS timers show exactly how much driving time, on-duty time, and break time you have left, so you always know where you stand before you run out of hours. Your electronic logs are recorded and organized automatically, and they're ready to present whenever you need them. What you can do with HOS App Switch duty status quickly — driving, on duty, off duty, sleeper berth, personal conveyance, and yard move Monitor your driving limits with integrated HOS timers and clear remaining-hours indicators Keep accurate daily electronic logs with automatic recording and easy manual corrections Review, certify, and sign your logs directly in the app Log inspections, add notes and annotations, and attach the details an officer may ask for Export logs and reports in PDF or CSV for roadside inspections, audits, and recordkeeping Keep working with confidence in low-signal areas — data is retained and syncs when you're back online Built for real driving conditions The interface is designed to be readable at a glance and usable with one hand in a moving cab: large controls, high-contrast layout, and no unnecessary steps between you and the status you need to set. Everything is where you expect it, every day. Compliance you can hand over HOS App keeps your log history complete and consistent, so producing records for an inspection or an audit is a matter of a few taps rather than a scramble. Reports are formatted to be clear to the person reading them, not just to the person generating them. Download HOS App and keep your Hours of Service compliance straightforward, accurate, and off your mind.

Screenshots

EldMan2 screens
HOS APP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HOS APP at every 5 days against EldMan's every 18 months. EldMan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EldMan ships an update every 18 months, HOS APP every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
EldMan versus HOS APP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEldManHOS APP
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Track, LLCAventis Group LLC

In-app purchases

None

EldMan

No in-app purchases

None

HOS APP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EldMan free?
EldMan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOS APP free?
HOS APP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EldMan or HOS APP have ads?
Neither EldMan nor HOS APP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EldMan or HOS APP?
EldMan ships an update every 18 months, and HOS APP every 5 days. Most recently, EldMan was updated on October 4, 2026 and HOS APP on October 1, 2026.

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