Comparison

CA Auth ID vs ENCOMPASS® ELD

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

Head to head
About

CA Auth ID

Enhance online security with two-factor authentication using your iPhone. This app generates unique identification certificates for secure logins to websites and networks, protecting your accounts from unauthorized access.

Highlights
  • Two-factor strong authentication
  • Generates identification certificates
  • Securely accesses online banking
  • Protects corporate VPNs
  • PKI-based cryptographic keys
Features
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NOTE: CA Auth ID is the new name of the former CA ArcotID PKI app. The CA Auth ID App provides 2-factor strong authentication using your iPhone. Online sites using CA Auth ID authentication provide better logon security using something you’re already carrying, your iPhone. Using the CA Auth ID App is as simple as entering a password, and a lot more secure. How does it work? To access your favorite site or network, you first get a CA Auth ID soft token from that site. Your CA Auth ID soft token is unique to you and to the site you are accessing. When you enter your password, the CA Auth ID app combines your password with the CA Auth ID soft token on the iPhone to generate a identification certificate and sends it automatically to the site for verification. Your password is not stored on the phone, nor is it transmitted to the web portal. A fraudster cannot access your accounts with just your password or just your iPhone. Even if you lose your iPhone, the attacker cannot brute-forece attack the password. The CA Auth ID soft token can be used to securely access your online banking accounts, personal Web sites, corporate VPNs or anywhere that you typically use a password. Why is it secure? Each user account gets a CA Auth ID soft token. The CA Auth ID soft token contains PKI-based cryptographic keys used to securely authenticate you to an online site. CA Technology’s patented technology protects these keys so that an attacker cannot use them, even if he gets your iPhone. How can I use it? Follow the instructions on the site that issued the CA Auth ID soft token. Or if you want to sign up for a demonstration account and experience CA Auth ID authentication for yourself, go to http://mobile.arcot.com/aid/gettingstarted.html

About

ENCOMPASS® ELD

This app helps commercial drivers electronically capture hours-of-service data, replacing paper logs. It ensures compliance with ELD mandates and offers real-time alerts to prevent violations. Supports various vehicle classes and industry-specific rulesets.

Highlights
  • Mandate-compliant ELD
  • Hours of service compliance alerts
  • Support for various HOS rulesets
  • Roadside inspection mode
  • Electronic vehicle inspections (EDVIRs)
  • Mobile messaging
  • Team driving and exempt logging support
Features
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The J. J. Keller® Encompass® ELD app is the industry’s most simple, flexible and affordable driver electronic log. Formerly known as KellerMobile, this patented ELD mandate-compliant solution is used by commercial motor vehicle drivers to electronically capture hours-of-service duty status information, replacing the driver’s paper log book. The app uses a driver-friendly interface to present hours-of-service data to drivers, helping them optimize their on-duty and driving hours and reduce the risk of violations. The solution works with class 1-8 vehicles and offers many industry and state-specific HOS rulesets, accommodating exempt, non-regulated, and team drivers. The Encompass® ELD app is compliant with ELD (Part 395 Subpart B and Part 395 Appendix) rules and is listed on the FMCSA ELD registry. The Encompass® ELD app is part of the J. J. Keller® Encompass® Fleet Management System, which uses the J. J. Keller® electronic logging device and the Encompass® back office portal. HOW DOES IT WORK: Hours-of-service and telematics data is captured via a hardline adapter from the engine’s diagnostic port into the ELD hardware. The hardware continuously records and stores engine data. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth from the hardware to the Encompass® ELD application on drivers’ iPhone® or iPad® devices. Hours-of-service data and alerts are presented to the drivers in real time using compliance rulesets determined by the company. Data from the iPhone® or iPad® device is transmitted via cellular connection to the Encompass® online back office portal for hours-of-service auditing, reporting and recordkeeping. APP FEATURES: MANDATE-COMPLIANT ELD – Solution is compliant with the final FMCSA mandate. Regulatory and technology updates are delivered over-the-air and require no hardware swap outs. HOS COMPLIANCE ALERTS - App continuously checks drivers’ hours against the current DOT hours-of-service rules and company rulesets, and presents alerts to drivers of impending violations. HOS RULE SETS – App supports state and industry rulesets, including US 60/70, US and Texas Oil Field, Canadian Cycle 1 & 2, US Construction, 100 & 150 Air-Mile Exempt, and more. ROADSIDE INSPECTION MODE – Supports ELD requirements for roadside inspection protocol, including mobile display and Telematics Data Transfer method. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (EDVIRs) – Driver-friendly interface supports pre- and post-trip inspection process, customized criteria, and photo capture of defects. MOBILE MESSAGES – Allows for the quick and efficient exchange of information between the back office and drivers. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY - Supports team driving, hyrail, personal conveyance, exempt logging, border crossing, and more. FLEXIBILITY – App can be used with the J. J. Keller® Compliance Tablet™ or the driver’s own smart device. DOT DRIVER AND VEHICLE COMPLIANCE RECORDKEEPING – Includes Encompass back-office DOT driver and vehicle compliance recordkeeping features for driver qualification, alcohol and drug program management, hiring, and more. DEDICATED DRIVER SUPPORT – Drivers receive 24/7 technical support and Roadside Inspection assistance. A dedicated support team ensures quick resolution on technical issues. DEDICATED COMPANY SUPPORT – Users receive complimentary amenities, including DataQs Challenge Service; DOT Expert Help from our subject-matter experts; regulatory webcasts; an online support site with training videos, FAQs, user guides; and an online training library (Spring 2020). OPTIONAL ADD-ON SOLUTIONS – Options include Dash Cam Pro, performance management, and navigation. COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE - This patented technology was developed by the industry’s leader in regulatory compliance and driver logging since 1953 and is covered by U.S. patents and patents pending. See JJKeller.com/patents.

Screenshots

CA Auth ID3 screens
ENCOMPASS® ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ENCOMPASS® ELD at 4.0 against CA Auth ID's 1.0. ENCOMPASS® ELD also leads on ratings volume (924 vs 3) and review sentiment (18% vs 5%). CA Auth ID's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ENCOMPASS® ELD holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ENCOMPASS® ELD has 924 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of CA Auth ID's written reviews are positive against 18% of ENCOMPASS® ELD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CA Auth ID versus ENCOMPASS® ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCA Auth IDENCOMPASS® ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (3 ratings)4.0 (924 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews18.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3924 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB41 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCA, IncJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.

Customer experience

CA Auth ID

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative94.7%

ENCOMPASS® ELD

All ratings925 ratings
Positive78.5%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews77 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral5.2%
Negative76.6%

Bugs and requests

CA Auth ID

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ENCOMPASS® ELD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Logs driver as driving when truck is stopped
  • Fails to properly record breaks and rest periods
  • Issues with app crashing and logging out
  • Problems with app detecting movement and changing duty status
  • Inability to properly certify logs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to manage functions and settings
  • Improved personal conveyance and yard move handling
  • Ability to perform inspections on trucks/trailers not in the system

In-app purchases

None

CA Auth ID

No in-app purchases

None

ENCOMPASS® ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CA Auth ID free?
CA Auth ID is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ENCOMPASS® ELD free?
ENCOMPASS® ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CA Auth ID or ENCOMPASS® ELD?
ENCOMPASS® ELD is rated higher. CA Auth ID averages 1.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ENCOMPASS® ELD averages 4.0 from 924 ratings.
Do CA Auth ID or ENCOMPASS® ELD have ads?
Neither CA Auth ID nor ENCOMPASS® ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CA Auth ID or ENCOMPASS® ELD?
CA Auth ID ships an update every 2 months, and ENCOMPASS® ELD every 2 months. Most recently, CA Auth ID was updated on September 19, 2026 and ENCOMPASS® ELD on October 9, 2026.

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