Comparison

Truckbays vs Firstgate ELD 2.0

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

Head to head
About

Truckbays

Modernize your property's gates and electronic doors without physical keys or keypads. This app provides secure, remote access control for multiple locations and gates, allowing you to grant virtual keys to drivers, guests, or service providers with customizable access durations. Track activity and receive real-time notifications for enhanced security.

Highlights
  • Operate gates and electronic doors without physical keys
  • Provide virtual keys for drivers, guests, and service providers
  • Grant long-term or short-term access
  • Remotely control access from anywhere
  • Real-time and historical activity logs
  • Push, email, and SMS notifications
  • 24/7 customer support
Features
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The Truckbays Access app allows users to modernize their gates. No more need for clickers, FOBs, or key pads. The app works with a universal device that requires installation and configuration. If you do not have the device installed at your property, this app will not work. Please contact support@truckbays.com for more information. Truckbays Access provides secure control of multiple locations and multiple gates. If you have a fleet you can easily invite drivers in order to be able to gain access to the location. You could also invite guests through the host dashboard. - Operate your gate, or any electronic door without a physical key - Provide virtual keys for Fleets, Drivers, guests, service providers, etc. - You can give long term or short term access - Remotely control your entire property's access controls from anywhere - Get a real-time and historical activity log. - Notifications - email, push and SMS - 24x7 customer support.

About

Firstgate ELD 2.0

Features
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Firstgate ELD 2.0 isn’t just another app — it’s your all-in-one solution for efficient, hassle-free log management. Designed for government fleets, it combines compliance, productivity, and simplicity. * Smart Scheduling Automatically monitors driving time and rest periods, tailored to meet regulatory standards for government operations. * User-Friendly Dashboard A clean, responsive interface that offers immediate access to key metrics like driving behavior and HOS status. * Instant Alerts Get real-time updates on service hour thresholds and compliance deadlines so nothing gets missed. * Easy Inspections Quickly share secure log data during roadside checks, cutting down time and improving compliance outcomes.

Screenshots

Truckbays4 screens
Firstgate ELD 2.03 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Firstgate ELD 2.0 at 13.0 against Truckbays's 15.5. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Truckbays ships an update every 10 days, Firstgate ELD 2.0 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Truckbays versus Firstgate ELD 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTruckbaysFirstgate ELD 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (49 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings49 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size90 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTruckbays LLCFIRSTGATES LLC

In-app purchases

None

Truckbays

No in-app purchases

None

Firstgate ELD 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Truckbays free?
Truckbays is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Firstgate ELD 2.0 free?
Firstgate ELD 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Truckbays or Firstgate ELD 2.0 have ads?
Neither Truckbays nor Firstgate ELD 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Truckbays or Firstgate ELD 2.0?
Truckbays ships an update every 10 days, and Firstgate ELD 2.0 weekly. Most recently, Truckbays was updated on October 13, 2026 and Firstgate ELD 2.0 on September 28, 2026.

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