GOLDEN ELD vs Zeromax ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GOLDEN ELD
This application provides FMCSA-approved access to real-time vehicle data, including location, speed, and engine hours. It ensures DOT compliance through native integration with your vehicle's ECM.
- FMCSA approved ELD
- Real-time vehicle data access
- Vehicle location and speed tracking
- Engine hours monitoring
- Duty status updates
- DOT compliance
- ECM integration
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The GOLDEN ELD app has been approved by the FMCSA for use with their Electronic Logging Device (ELD) hardware. Access real-time data, including vehicle location, speed, engine hours, and duty status. Use the native integration with your vehicle's ECM to ensure DOT compliance.
Zeromax ELD
This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook app provides truck drivers with seamless access to Hours of Service (HOS) logs on iPhones and iPads. It offers real-time tracking and alerts for potential violations, enhancing fleet efficiency and safety.
- FMCSA-approved electronic logbook
- Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
- Real-time location, speed, and distance tracking
- Potential violation alerts
- User-friendly interface
- Support for fleets of all sizes
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Zeromax ELD offers truck drivers seamless access to their Hours of Service (HOS) electronic logs via iPhones and iPads. As an FMCSA-approved and registered electronic logbook, Zeromax ELD has been vetted by truckers, providing enhanced functionality and practical features suitable for fleets of all sizes. Installing Zeromax ELD is a breeze, but if you require assistance, our dedicated support team is available to guide you through the process. Our user-friendly interface ensures straightforward navigation, making it easy to use day in and day out. With real-time tracking of location, speed, and distance traveled, Zeromax empowers you to optimize the efficiency, safety, and performance of your fleet. Our app also includes a feature that alerts drivers, safety personnel, and dispatchers to potential violations, helping to mitigate costly HOS infractions. Discover the convenience and reliability of Zeromax ELD today. Elevate productivity and safety across your fleet with our intuitive and feature-rich electronic logbook solution.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zeromax ELD at 5.0 against GOLDEN ELD's 4.3. Zeromax ELD also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 14 months). GOLDEN ELD's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Zeromax ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
GOLDEN ELD ships an update every 14 months, Zeromax ELD every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GOLDEN ELD | Zeromax ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 14 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | GoldenELD INC | Zeromax ELD |
Customer experience
GOLDEN ELD
Zeromax ELD
In-app purchases
GOLDEN ELD
No in-app purchases
Zeromax ELD
No in-app purchases
