Comparison

Gig ELD vs 305 HOS

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

Head to head
About

Gig ELD

This app helps commercial drivers comply with DOT FMCSA regulations for electronic logging and vehicle inspections. It tracks driver duty status, driving hours, breaks, and provides location recording. The app also warns drivers of malfunctions and defaults to on-duty status when stationary.

Highlights
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Compliance with FMCSA regulations
  • 60/70-hour work rules
  • 11-hour driving limit
  • 34-hour restart provision
  • Location tracking
  • DVIR inspections
Features
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GiG ELD is a DOT FMCSA self-compliant application to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60-hour/7daysor70-hour/8daysRules -34 hour week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11 hours driving for the day -14 hours on duty for the day -Sleeper Berth provision -Passenger Seat provision -Personal Conveyance provision -30 minutes break provision -Location recording for vehicle’s engine turned on and off, andl ocation recording every 60 minutes if vehicle is moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -The mobile device warns the driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes or more, the mobile device will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status

About

305 HOS

This app helps commercial drivers comply with FMCSA Hours of Service regulations using an easy-to-use electronic logging device. It allows for accurate log management, duty status recording, and alerts for compliance standards, ensuring truckers can focus on driving.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-compliant ELD logging
  • Hours of Service regulation management
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Location tracking for vehicle activity
  • Malfunction alerts
  • Driver and carrier record edits
Features
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305 HOS – FMCSA-Compliant ELD App for Truck Drivers 305 HOS is a reliable and easy-to-use Electronic Logging Device (ELD) app designed to help commercial drivers stay compliant with the FMCSA’s Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Built for simplicity and accuracy, it’s the ideal tool for truckers who need to manage their logs from the road without hassle. Whether you’re an owner-operator or part of a fleet, 305 HOS gives you full control over your daily logs, ensuring you meet all compliance standards while focusing on what matters most—driving. FMCSA-compliant app to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60h/7days or 70h/8days Rules -34 week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h onduty (daily) -Sleeper Berth -Personal Conveyance -30 minutes Break -Location recording for engine on and off, and every 60 minutes if moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -Warns driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the truck is stationary for 5 minutes or more, it will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status -The device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official. Allows for driver and carrier record edits as well as unauthenticated operation. Support for Hours of Service September 29th 2020 Hours of Service regulation changes added.

Screenshots

Gig ELD4 screens
305 HOS3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Gig ELD at 5.0 against 305 HOS's 3.6. Gig ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 305 HOS's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Gig ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gig ELD ships an update every 12 months, 305 HOS every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Gig ELD versus 305 HOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGig ELD305 HOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.6 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB91 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFinancial Processes Outsourcing (FPO) LLCRyzenlink Technologies LLC

Customer experience

Gig ELD

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

305 HOS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Gig ELD

No in-app purchases

None

305 HOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gig ELD free?
Gig ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 305 HOS free?
305 HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Gig ELD or 305 HOS?
Gig ELD is rated higher. Gig ELD averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 305 HOS averages 3.6 from 12 ratings.
Do Gig ELD or 305 HOS have ads?
Neither Gig ELD nor 305 HOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gig ELD or 305 HOS?
Gig ELD ships an update every 12 months, and 305 HOS every 2 weeks. Most recently, Gig ELD was updated on September 11, 2026 and 305 HOS on September 10, 2026.

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