Comparison

PrePass vs Axis ELD

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

Head to head
About

PrePass

This app allows pre-cleared commercial vehicles to bypass weigh stations, saving time and fuel. It offers bypass options via mobile or transponder and provides customizable alerts for parking, safety, traffic, and weather.

Highlights
  • Weigh station bypass via mobile app
  • Transponder bypass option
  • Customizable alerts (parking, safety, traffic, weather)
  • Works at fixed and mobile weigh stations
  • Nationwide toll payment processing (with transponder)
  • Florida agriculture inspection facility access
Features
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The PrePass app gives drivers the option to bypass weigh stations using a mobile device. PrePass is the most reliable, widely utilized weigh station bypass system in North America. With PrePass, pre-cleared vehicles can continue at highway speeds without having to stop. PrePass not only saves fleets time, fuel, and money, but it helps create greater efficiencies for shippers and supports improved safety for all highway users. With PrePass, customers select whether to use the PrePass app, the transponder or BOTH. The PrePass app provides coverage to an expanded number of weigh station sites while the transponder provides greater bypass reliability and integration with NORPASS and Oregon Green Light weigh station locations. The transponder also provides the option of adding toll payment services through PrePass Plus. PrePass is an endorsed featured product of the American Trucking Associations ATA) and is also endorsed by the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), Truckers Service Association (TSA), National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) and state trucking associations across the country. - The most bypassing options with a mobile app and a transponder - Works at fixed and mobile weigh stations - Includes customizable alerts for parking, safety, traffic and weather - Transponder can also be used for nationwide toll payment processing - Includes Florida agriculture inspection facilities upon request - Access to PrePass customer support - Last recall feature provides last bypass confirmation For more information log on to the PrePass website at: https://prepass.com/services/weigh-station-bypass-service/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrePassForum/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prepass/

About

Axis ELD

Features
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Axis ELD is an electronic logging and fleet compliance application designed for professional drivers and fleet operators. The app simplifies Hours of Service (HOS) compliance by enabling drivers to manage logs, inspections, and trips directly from their mobile device—helping fleets stay compliant and operate efficiently. Key Features FMCSA-certified ELD for accurate HOS tracking Automatic duty status updates and log editing Digital DVIR and inspection reports GPS tracking with trip history Driver and fleet dashboards In-app messaging between drivers and dispatch IFTA mileage reporting Offline logging support Optional integration with dashcam and safety systems Secure cloud storage and automatic updates Axis ELD supports fleets of all sizes by improving compliance, visibility, and day-to-day operations through a simple and reliable mobile experience.

Screenshots

PrePass4 screens
Axis ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PrePass at every 3 weeks against Axis ELD's every 2 months. Axis ELD's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

PrePass ships an update every 3 weeks, Axis ELD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PrePass versus Axis ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrePassAxis ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (14 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings14 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB180 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrePassAMENISHA GROUP,INC

In-app purchases

None

PrePass

No in-app purchases

None

Axis ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrePass free?
PrePass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Axis ELD free?
Axis ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrePass or Axis ELD have ads?
Neither PrePass nor Axis ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrePass or Axis ELD?
PrePass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Axis ELD every 2 months. Most recently, PrePass was updated on November 7, 2026 and Axis ELD on November 9, 2026.

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