Trucker Tools vs Akal ELD for CMV
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Trucker Tools
This app serves as a digital co-driver for truckers, simplifying load management. It allows users to find, book, and track loads, submit proof of delivery, and access essential tools like fuel calculators and points of interest. The platform aims to streamline operations and accelerate payment processes for drivers.
- Find and book loads
- Driver-controlled load tracking
- Streamlined document submission
- Locate truck stops and fuel stations
- Fuel price guide
- Weight calculator
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Trucker Tools is your digital co-driver for smooth operations. Find, book, and track loads, submit PODs, and get paid faster—all from your phone. Access key points of interest, fuel, and weight calculators. Trucker Tools is trusted by over 350k drivers, helping you stay ahead on the road. ==Find & Book Loads== - Reduce calls to brokers with a detailed and updated load board - See rates and submit quotes directly from your phone - Book loads quickly with the Book-It-Now feature ==Track Your Loads== - Driver-controlled tracking ends when the load is complete - Start, pause, and stop the load track - Automatically send updates to reduce check calls ==Get Paid Faster== - Streamline document submission for quicker payments - Use your phone’s camera to upload PODs and more ==Plan Your Trip== - Locate truck stops, fuel stations, and Walmarts - Access a real-time fuel price guide - Find weigh scales, rest areas, truck washes, and medical care ==Essential Tools for Truckers== - Routing and fuel optimizer - Axle weight calculator for precise load management Learn more about our carrier-forward capacity sourcing and load-tracking solutions at https://www.truckertools.com Follow us on social media @trucker_tools Terms of Use and Privacy Policy: https://www.truckertools.com/terms Have a question? Contact us at https://www.truckertools.com/contact-us
Akal ELD for CMV
This app provides a registered Electronic Logging Device (ELD) system for managing Hours of Service (HOS) and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIR) in compliance with CFR regulations. It offers complete management for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
- HOS management (CFR §395)
- DVIR management (CFR §396)
- Registered ELD system
- Complete compliance management
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A registered ELD System that does just what you need. Complete management of: CFR §395 (HOS) CFR §396 (DVIR)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Trucker Tools at 4.1 against Akal ELD for CMV's 3.7. Trucker Tools also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (22% vs 0%). Akal ELD for CMV's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Trucker Tools holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trucker Tools has 2.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of Trucker Tools's written reviews are positive against 0% of Akal ELD for CMV's.
Trucker Tools ships an update every 3 weeks, Akal ELD for CMV every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trucker Tools | Akal ELD for CMV |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (2.1K ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 163 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trucker Tools, LLC | Mark Rupert |
Customer experience
Trucker Tools
Akal ELD for CMV
Bugs and requests
Trucker Tools
Reported bugs
4 issues- Blank/white screen issues
- Login and verification problems
- Inaccurate location tracking
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to track multiple loads at once
- More user-friendly load search functionality
- Better integration with ELD systems
- Improved privacy controls
Akal ELD for CMV
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Trucker Tools
No in-app purchases
Akal ELD for CMV
No in-app purchases
