Comparison

Hutch ELD vs Nomad Fuel

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

Head to head
About

Hutch ELD

This app provides an ELD solution for commercial drivers based on a Pay-As-You-Drive model. It meets all FMCSA requirements and integrates with specific hardware for compliance, storing data internally and transmitting it via Bluetooth.

Highlights
  • FMCSA ELD compliant
  • Pay-As-You-Drive model
  • Works with Hutch ELD hardware
  • Internal data storage
  • Bluetooth data transmission
Features
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The Hutch ELD is the First and Only ELD based on PAYD (Pay-As-You-Drive) model. It meets all FMCSA ELD requirements and is listed on FMCSA registered ELD. The Hutch ELD is powered by Hutch Systems and is trusted by clients across USA and Canada. The Hutch ELD works in conjunction with Hutch ELD hardware and is not reliant on Bluetooth Connectivity to achieve ELD mandate compliance. Hutch ELD stores all ELD required elements in built-in internal storage and transmits to the Hutch ELD app when the user connects to ELD Hardware via Bluetooth Connection.

About

Nomad Fuel

Manage your fleet fuel card on the go. Find the cheapest fuel prices along your route, locate nearby truck stops and CAT Scales, and instantly block lost or stolen cards. Track all transactions automatically and receive real-time notifications.

Highlights
  • Find cheapest fuel prices
  • Locate nearby truck stops
  • Find CAT Scale weigh stations
  • View and manage fuel cards
  • Instantly block lost/stolen cards
  • Automatic transaction tracking
  • Real-time transaction notifications
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Nomad Fuel is the driver companion app for clients on the Nomad fleet platform. Stay in control of your fuel card wherever the road takes you. - Fuel cheaper on every route. Enter where you are headed and Nomad Fuel finds the lowest fuel prices along the way, so you fill up where it costs you the least. - Find nearby truck stops. See truck stops near you along with current fuel prices, so you can choose the best place to fill up. - Locate CAT Scales. Find CAT Scale weigh stations near you or along your route, so you can plan your stop before you get there. - View your cards anytime. Check the status and details of your assigned fuel card at a glance. - Block instantly. Lost or stolen card? Block it in seconds, right from the app. - Automatic transaction tracking. Every transaction is recorded automatically with full details, so you always have an accurate, up-to-date record of your spending. - Real-time notifications. Get an instant push notification the moment a transaction happens on your card. Nomad Fuel requires an active client account on the Nomad platform. New users should contact their account admin, or visit nomad.io to learn more.

Screenshots

Hutch ELD3 screens
Nomad Fuel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nomad Fuel at 100% against Hutch ELD's 0%. 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

Hutch ELD ships an update weekly, Nomad Fuel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hutch ELD versus Nomad Fuel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHutch ELDNomad Fuel
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHutch Business Group IncNomad Fuel Inc.

Customer experience

Hutch ELD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Nomad Fuel

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Hutch ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Nomad Fuel

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hutch ELD free?
Hutch ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nomad Fuel free?
Nomad Fuel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hutch ELD or Nomad Fuel have ads?
Neither Hutch ELD nor Nomad Fuel shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hutch ELD or Nomad Fuel?
Hutch ELD ships an update weekly, and Nomad Fuel every 6 days. Most recently, Hutch ELD was updated on September 23, 2026 and Nomad Fuel on October 9, 2026.

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