Helios ELD vs Vortex TMS Drivers App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Helios ELD
This application helps commercial drivers comply with DOT FMCSA regulations for recording duty status. It tracks driving hours, on-duty time, breaks, and location, ensuring adherence to rules like the 11-hour driving limit and 30-minute break requirement.
- DOT FMCSA self-compliant
- Driver duty status recording
- Hour of Service (HOS) tracking
- Location recording
- Break and sleeper berth management
- Vehicle stationary status detection
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DOT FMCSA self-compliant application to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60-hour/7days or 70-hour/8daysRules -34 hour week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11 hours driving for the day -14 hours on duty for the day -Sleeper Berth provision -Passenger Seat provision -Personal Conveyance provision -30 minutes break provision -Location recording for vehicle’s engine turned on and off, and location recording every 60 minutes if vehicle is moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -The mobile device warns the driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the vehicle is stationary for 5 minutes or more, the mobile device will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status
Vortex TMS Drivers App
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Vortex TMS Drivers App is the mobile companion for Vortex drivers. Sign in with your phone number, see the loads assigned to you, and keep dispatch updated from the truck. See booked, in-transit, and completed loads in one place. Each load card shows the load number, PO, broker, route, pickup and delivery dates, miles, pay, and any notes so you do not have to open Details just to check the basics. Update each stop in order: start en route, arrive on location, check in, then complete the stop. Confirm the change before it saves. Arrival, check-in, and departure times are recorded on the stop. Open a load for the full route, trailer, and stop addresses. Scan or upload paperwork from the camera or gallery, including BOLs when the office requests them. A badge on In Transit lets you know when a document is waiting. Company files, notifications, and settings stay in the app so you can stay on the load without calling in for every update.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Helios ELD at 12.0 against Vortex TMS Drivers App's 15.0. 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Helios ELD | Vortex TMS Drivers App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Assured Tracking Inc | Vortex Tech LLC |
In-app purchases
Helios ELD
No in-app purchases
Vortex TMS Drivers App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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