Sharp ELD vs Cargo ePOD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sharp ELD
This application assists motor carriers with Hours of Service (HOS) management and simplifies DOT and DVIR inspections. It securely collects and stores truck and trip data, including driving time, fuel reports, and vehicle inspection status. Designed for both truck drivers and fleet managers, it ensures compliance with relevant regulations.
- Hours of Service (HOS) management
- DOT and DVIR inspection simplification
- Truck and trip data collection
- Built-in DVIR interface
- Co-driver support
- Compliance with FMCSR and MOT standards
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Sharp ELD is your comprehensive drive tracking application. Sharp ELD was specifically developed for motor carrier companies to provide assistance in Hours of Service (HOS) management as well as simplify the DOT and DVIR inspection procedures. It is fully compliant with the current legislation including Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR) for American drivers and Ministry of Transportation (MOT) standards for Canadian drivers. Sharp ELD is designed to be used in conjunction with the standard PT30 device and can be easily connected to it via Bluetooth. By choosing the Sharp ELD app you get an opportunity to collect and store all the truck and trip data in one place including driving time and statuses, fuel reports, odometer offsets, stops, locations, etc. It also has a built-in DVIR interface, so the driver can state if their vehicle is safe for driving or not. Using the app the driver can also certify their records, check unidentified records, and transfer reports to safety officials to pass DOT inspection. Sharp ELD also works for co-drivers and allows them to drive in pairs while being logged in from the same device. With its user-friendly interface and a bunch of useful functions and services, Sharp ELD is sure to become the app of choice for both truck drivers and fleet managers.
Cargo ePOD
This mobile app streamlines vehicle delivery management for auto carriers. It allows users to efficiently handle deliveries, capture proof of delivery, and optimize their daily operations directly from their mobile devices.
- Manage vehicle deliveries
- Capture proof of delivery
- Streamline carrier workflow
- Mobile logistics companion
- Web-based platform integration
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Cargo ePOD is the ultimate mobile companion to our powerful web-based logistics platform, designed specifically for auto carriers. Seamlessly manage your deliveries, capture proof of delivery, and streamline your workflow—all from your smartphone or tablet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cargo ePOD at 5.0 against Sharp ELD's 3.1. Cargo ePOD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). Sharp ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cargo ePOD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Sharp ELD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Cargo ePOD's.
Sharp ELD ships an update every 3 months, Cargo ePOD weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sharp ELD | Cargo ePOD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Volodymyr Myronchuk | Cargo, LLC (WY) |
Customer experience
Sharp ELD
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In-app purchases
Sharp ELD
No in-app purchases
Cargo ePOD
No in-app purchases
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