Smarthop vs ZIGZAG ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smarthop
This app helps trucking businesses and dispatchers increase earnings and streamline operations. It aggregates loads from top sources, offers optimized recommendations, and automates back-office tasks like payroll. Focus on finding better loads and growing your business.
- Aggregated load board
- Customized load recommendations
- Route and profit optimization
- Automated payroll
- Market analysis
- Performance reporting
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SmartHop is an app that helps fleets and independent dispatchers earn more while simplifying the day-to-day by improving decision-making and automating manual tasks. Our load board brings together loads from the top brokers and load boards, including DAT, to give you access to the best loads, regardless of your size or years of experience. Get customized load recommendations based on your business and real market data to ensure you’re booking the best load possible. Simplify your back office, or let us handle it completely, so you can spend more time finding great loads and moving your business forward. *Real-Time DAT & Broker Integrations *Route & Profit Optimization *Aggregated Load Board *Book & Bid Now Loads *Market Analysis Highlighting Hot Lanes *Performance Reporting & Forecasts *Trip Management & Automated Payroll *Easy Setup & Excellent Customer Support Try SmartHop today, request a demo at smarthop.com.
ZIGZAG ELD
This app simplifies Hours of Service (HOS) compliance for truckers. It offers features like route optimization, real-time tracking, and communication tools to enhance efficiency and ensure smooth operations for drivers and fleets.
- Hours of Service (HOS) logging
- Route optimization
- Real-time tracking
- Driver-dispatcher communication
- Fleet management integration
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Revolutionize your trucking experience with our ELD (Electronic Logging Device) trucking application! Our user-friendly interface simplifies compliance with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations, allowing drivers to effortlessly log their hours and stay compliant with industry standards. Beyond compliance, our app enhances efficiency with features like route optimization, real-time tracking, and streamlined communication between drivers and dispatchers. Experience seamless integration with existing fleet management systems, ensuring smooth operations and maximizing productivity. Whether you're a seasoned trucker or managing a fleet, our ELD trucking application is your ultimate solution for compliant, efficient, and stress-free hauls.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ZIGZAG ELD at 4.1 against Smarthop's 3.6. ZIGZAG ELD also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
ZIGZAG ELD holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Smarthop's written reviews are positive against 50% of ZIGZAG ELD's.
Smarthop ships an update every 2 weeks, ZIGZAG ELD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Smarthop | ZIGZAG ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (20 ratings) | 4.1 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 45 MB | 93 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Smarthop Inc | ZIGZAG SOLUTIONS LLC |
Customer experience
Smarthop
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In-app purchases
Smarthop
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









