Comparison

PAC vs Five ELD v2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PAC

Control and manage electronic door opening solutions with this app. It allows for easy installation, configuration, and unlocking of compatible devices. Access is managed through digital eKeys and detailed activity logs are available via a web portal.

Highlights
  • Digital eKey management
  • Device installation and configuration
  • Scheduled unlocking and relocking
  • Activity log tracking
  • Support ticket generation
  • Multiple lock type support
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PAC-BLU NexGen by Pacific Lock Company is the latest way to control your “Access” series systems in a convenient, user-friendly app. PAC-BLU’s “Access” Series is the only true “jack-of-all-trades” intelligent opening controller in the market that combines power, unparalleled versatility and cost effectiveness. Imagine yourself using the powerful “brain” of the “Access” Series to manage electronic door opening solutions, from a single installation to multiple thousand-unit installations! Now you can control electro-mechanical locks, servo & DC motors, drop bolts and more. The PAC-BLU NexGen app allows you to easily install, configure, remove, and unlock your “Access” devices. The PAC-BLU NexGen app is paired with the “Sentinel” web portal which allows you to easily add new users to your organization, assign digital eKeys and view device details, activity logs, and support tickets generated by your PAC-BLU NexGen mobile apps. PAC-BLU NexGen features include: Digital eKeys: A digital eKey works like a physical key for your lock, but on your phone! eKeys can be assigned using the Sentinel web portal. You can assign multiple types of eKeys to a user including eKeys that allow access at certain times of day, eKeys that allow access to multiple devices in the same device group, and one time use eKeys which expire after being used. Your PAC-BLU NexGen app will automatically display nearby devices that you have valid eKeys for. Then it is as easy at tapping the desire device to unlock it. Installer Screens: A user can be granted “Installer” privileges through the Sentinel web portal. This allows the user to install new devices, configure existing devices, and remove configurations from devices. Multiple Lock Types: The “Access” system comes equipped with multiple different types of outputs that can run devices such as a solenoid, electromagnet, DC motor and servo motor. Each of these lock types has multiple configuration options, such as sensor and/or timer relocking, motor run-time and variable voltage, and locked/unlocked degree positions for the servo motor. Scheduled Open: Using the PAC-BLU NexGen app you can easily set up schedules on your “Access” system. These schedules allow you to set specific times to unlock and relock based on the day of the week. You can also configure exceptions using specific dates that allow you to override the usual schedule which is useful for holidays or other special circumstances. Activity Logs: All activities are tracked and logged into your Sentinel web portal so you can easily see what is happening within your company. These activities include actions such as a new device being installed, a device being unlocked, a support ticket being generated or a user changing their password. Support Ticket Generation: The PAC-BLU NexGen app contains a Support feature which automatically collects important data from the user’s device and reports this to Sentinel to help you diagnose and debug potential user-related issues. Some of the data reported includes phone model, Bluetooth status, GPS location, and a list of devices that are visible to the app. OTA Firmware Upgrades: We are constantly working to improve our systems and a big part of that is updating the firmware on “Access” devices. The PAC-BLU NexGen app will automatically detect if there is a firmware upgrade and will prompt you to update your “Access” systems the next time you connect to it. There are options in the Sentinel web portal to decide which users are able to perform these upgrades and whether the upgrades can be skipped or not. For more information or to purchase a PAC-BLU-enabled device, visit www.paclock.com

About

Five ELD v2

Manage your fleet and comply with FMCSA regulations with this comprehensive tool. Monitor driver activities, location, speed, and miles traveled to enhance safety and optimize operations. Designed for fleets of all sizes, it offers powerful fleet management capabilities.

Highlights
  • Fleet management tools
  • FMCSA regulation compliance
  • Driver activity monitoring
  • Location and speed tracking
  • Miles traveled and route selection
  • Detention time tracking
Features
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Five ELD v2 - The most powerful suite of tools to manage your fleet and to comply with FMCSA regulations. Most accurate and relevant data to help you manage your fleet. Monitor current location, speed, miles traveled, route selection, detention time, and other driver activities to improve safety and overall operations of your entire fleet. Based on the well-known and tested Five ELD v2 platform, Five ELD v2 provides even more functionality to fleets of all sizes while keeping the drivers happy. The fleet manager will assign login and Password of Five ELD v2; later driver can change the password.

Screenshots

PAC4 screens
Five ELD v24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PAC at 5.0 against Five ELD v2's 4.0. PAC also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Five ELD v2's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PAC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Five ELD v2 has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PAC ships an update fortnightly, Five ELD v2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PAC versus Five ELD v2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPACFive ELD v2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings212 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB128 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPacific Lock CompanyZIPPY ELD INC

Customer experience

PAC

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Five ELD v2

All ratings12 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

PAC

No in-app purchases

None

Five ELD v2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PAC free?
PAC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Five ELD v2 free?
Five ELD v2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PAC or Five ELD v2?
PAC is rated higher. PAC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Five ELD v2 averages 4.0 from 12 ratings.
Do PAC or Five ELD v2 have ads?
Neither PAC nor Five ELD v2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PAC or Five ELD v2?
PAC ships an update fortnightly, and Five ELD v2 monthly. Most recently, PAC was updated on July 7, 2026 and Five ELD v2 on September 17, 2026.

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