Lucid ELD vs UnderControl ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lucid ELD
This FMCSA-registered electronic logbook helps commercial drivers stay compliant with Hours of Service regulations. It offers a simple, trucker-friendly interface for tracking logs, speed, and mileage, with alerts for potential violations. Features include DVIR, automated duty status, and offline mode.
- FMCSA-registered electronic logbook
- Plug-and-play installation
- Trucker-friendly interface
- Real-time location, speed, mileage tracking
- HOS violation alerts
- DVIR and automated duty status
- Offline mode and multi-device support
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Stay compliant, stay on the road. Lucid ELD is the FMCSA-registered electronic logbook trusted by commercial drivers across the USA—simple to set up, easy to use, and backed by real support when you need it. Connect your device in minutes with plug-and-play installation. Our team is standing by if you need help. The interface was built for truckers—no confusing menus, just straightforward logging. Track location, speed, and mileage in real time. Get alerts at 1 hour, 30 minutes, 15 minutes, and 5 minutes before potential HOS violations so you're never caught off guard. Features include DVIR, automated duty status, offline mode, multi-device support, and DOT inspection-ready logs. No contracts. No hassle. Just compliance.
UnderControl ELD
This electronic logbook simplifies driver compliance with DOT regulations, generating RODS and inspection reports to prevent fines. It saves drivers time and reduces fleet manager workload, with optional upgrades for IFTA mileage and GPS tracking.
- Electronic logbook (ELD)
- RODS and inspection reports
- DOT compliance
- IFTA mileage calculations (upgrade)
- GPS tracking (upgrade)
- Fleet manager workload reduction
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UnderControl ELD is the electronic logbook that allows drivers to worry about driving and not about compliance. This elog keeps RODS and creates inspection reports according to DOT regulations to avoid fines. Its ease of use saves time for drivers and reduces the workload of fleet managers. You can upgrade with IFTA mileage calculations and GPS tracking to improve fleet visibility. Get UnderControl ELD and get started right away.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: UnderControl ELD at 5.0 against Lucid ELD's 3.7. UnderControl ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Lucid ELD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). 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.
UnderControl ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.
Lucid ELD ships an update weekly, UnderControl ELD every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lucid ELD | UnderControl ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucid ELD Inc | UNDER CONTROL TECHNOLOGY LLC |
Customer experience
Lucid ELD
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In-app purchases
Lucid ELD
No in-app purchases
UnderControl ELD
No in-app purchases
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