Comparison

Lucid ELD vs Transit ELD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Transit ELD

This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook app simplifies Hours of Service (HOS) compliance for truck drivers. It accurately tracks location, speed, and distance, and alerts users to potential violations to prevent costly infractions. Designed for ease of use on iPhones and iPads, it supports drivers of all fleet sizes.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-approved electronic logbook
  • Hours of Service (HOS) tracking
  • Location, speed, and distance monitoring
  • Potential violation alerts
  • User-friendly interface
  • Support for all fleet sizes
Features
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Truck drivers can now effortlessly access their Hours of Service (HOS) electronic logs on iPhones and iPads through Transit ELD, an FMCSA-approved and registered electronic logbook application. Tried and tested by truckers, Transit ELD offers enhanced functionality and practical features tailored to drivers of all fleet sizes. Installing Transit ELD is quick and hassle-free. If you need assistance with the installation steps, our knowledgeable support staff is available to help you every step of the way. Our user-friendly layout ensures straightforward and convenient usage on a daily basis. By accurately tracking present location, speed, and distance traveled, Transit ELD enhances the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of your entire fleet. The app includes a feature that alerts drivers, safety personnel, and dispatchers about potential violations, helping to prevent costly HOS infractions.

Screenshots

Lucid ELD4 screens
Transit ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Transit ELD at 5.0 against Lucid ELD's 3.8. Lucid ELD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). 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

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

Transit ELD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lucid ELD has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lucid ELD ships an update weekly, Transit ELD monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lucid ELD versus Transit ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLucid ELDTransit ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (10 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB82 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperLucid ELD IncTransit Eld Driver

Customer experience

Lucid ELD

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Transit ELD

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Lucid ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Transit ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lucid ELD free?
Lucid ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transit ELD free?
Transit ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lucid ELD or Transit ELD?
Transit ELD is rated higher. Lucid ELD averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Transit ELD averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Lucid ELD or Transit ELD have ads?
Neither Lucid ELD nor Transit ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lucid ELD or Transit ELD?
Lucid ELD ships an update weekly, and Transit ELD monthly. Most recently, Lucid ELD was updated on October 2, 2026 and Transit ELD on October 5, 2026.

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