Comparison

Gig ELD vs TopTracking 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

TopTracking HOS

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FMCSA-compliant app to record driver duty status and comply with the ELD mandate and latest Hours of Service regulations. Shipment Sync allows drivers, brokers, dispatchers, fleet managers and warehouse personel to stay connected and share estimated arrival times, dock assignment, nearby safe parking and more.

Screenshots

Gig ELD4 screens
TopTracking HOS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: TopTracking HOS at every 3 weeks against Gig ELD's every 12 months. Gig ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

Gig ELD ships an update every 12 months, TopTracking HOS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Gig ELD versus TopTracking HOS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGig ELDTopTracking HOS
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFinancial Processes Outsourcing (FPO) LLCTop Tracking System LLC

In-app purchases

None

Gig ELD

No in-app purchases

None

TopTracking HOS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gig ELD free?
Gig ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TopTracking HOS free?
TopTracking HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gig ELD or TopTracking HOS have ads?
Neither Gig ELD nor TopTracking HOS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gig ELD or TopTracking HOS?
Gig ELD ships an update every 12 months, and TopTracking HOS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Gig ELD was updated on September 30, 2026 and TopTracking HOS on October 17, 2026.

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