ELOG 42 ELD vs ELD88
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ELOG 42 ELD
This app 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 tracking
- Engine hours monitoring
- Duty status updates
- DOT compliance
- ECM integration
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The ELOG 42 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.
ELD88
This application provides professional drivers and fleet operators with an all-in-one Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution. It ensures compliance with FMCSA regulations by tracking Hours of Service (HOS) and managing logs. Features include automatic HOS tracking, vehicle inspection reports, and real-time GPS tracking.
- Automatic HOS tracking
- Vehicle inspection reports (DVIR)
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Violation alerts
- Cloud sync and log backup
- 24/7 support
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ELD88 – Smart. Reliable. FMCSA Compliant. ELD88 is your all-in-one Electronic Logging Device (ELD) solution designed for professional drivers and fleet operators. Stay compliant with FMCSA regulations, track Hours of Service (HOS), and manage your logs effortlessly — right from your phone or tablet. Key Features: -Automatic HOS tracking -Easy vehicle inspection reports (DVIR) -Real-time GPS tracking & trip history -Violation alerts & reminders -Cloud sync & log backup -24/7 support for drivers and fleets Whether you're an owner-operator or managing a fleet, ELD88 keeps your operations smooth, safe, and compliant. Download today and get started in minutes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ELD88 at 50% against ELOG 42 ELD's 0%. ELD88 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). ELOG 42 ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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.
ELD88 holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ELOG 42 ELD's written reviews are positive against 50% of ELD88's.
ELOG 42 ELD ships an update every 8 months, ELD88 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELOG 42 ELD | ELD88 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (11 ratings) | 3.3 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 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 | 36 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Leko Inc | ELD CONNECTION LLC |
Customer experience
ELOG 42 ELD
ELD88
In-app purchases
ELOG 42 ELD
No in-app purchases
ELD88
No in-app purchases
