Smart Elds vs ALPHA e
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Smart Elds
This app automatically syncs with commercial vehicle engines to log driving time, hours of service, engine run times, and miles driven. It provides an electronic logbook and driver vehicle inspection reports for efficient fleet management.
- Automatic driving time tracking
- Hours of Service (HOS) logging
- Engine run time recording
- Vehicle movement and location tracking
- Miles driven calculation
- Electronic Logbook
- Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR)
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Smartelds automatically sync with a commercial motor vehicle’s engine to track and record driving time, hours of service (HOS), engine run times, vehicle movement and location and miles driven.
ALPHA e
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ALPHA e-LOGBOOK APP is the ultimate digital logbook for drivers looking to manage their Hours of Service (HOS) effectively. This FMCSA-approved app provides all the features you need to ensure your records are compliant and up-to-date. Use ALPHA e-LOGBOOK to review your duty statuses, easily make log edits, and certify your records with a few taps. Designed for both owner-operators and fleet drivers, ALPHA e-LOGBOOK APP offers a simple, yet powerful tool for managing your compliance. Shift your focus from paperwork to the open road with ALPHA’s effortless log tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ALPHA e at 12.0 against Smart Elds's 16.6. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Smart Elds | ALPHA e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (55 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 55 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Asritsolutions LLC | Alpha ELD Solutions Inc |
In-app purchases
Smart Elds
No in-app purchases
ALPHA e
No in-app purchases
