Comparison

Rand ELD vs RealTime ELD

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

Head to head
About

Rand ELD

This DOT FMCSA self-compliant application helps drivers record their duty status accurately. It supports various regulations including driving hours, breaks, and sleeper berth provisions. The app automatically records location and alerts drivers to malfunctions.

Highlights
  • DOT FMCSA self-compliant
  • Record driver duty status
  • Supports 60/70-hour rules
  • Tracks driving and on-duty hours
  • Sleeper berth and break provisions
  • Location recording
  • Malfunction alerts
Features
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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

About

RealTime ELD

Features
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RealTime ELD helps drivers easily track and manage their hours of service (HOS) with a simple and reliable electronic logging solution. Connect to a compatible ELD device to automatically record driving time and duty status. View clear log graphs, review daily activity, and certify logs directly from your mobile device. Quickly add annotations, manage records, and stay organised throughout your workday. Share log data electronically during inspections when required. Designed for both independent drivers and fleets, RealTime ELD simplifies daily log management and keeps your records accessible anytime.

Screenshots

Rand ELD4 screens
RealTime ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RealTime ELD at daily against Rand ELD's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rand ELD ships an update every 3 months, RealTime ELD daily. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Rand ELD versus RealTime ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRand ELDRealTime ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB133 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRand McNallyRealTime ELD LLC

In-app purchases

None

Rand ELD

No in-app purchases

None

RealTime ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Rand ELD free?
Rand ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RealTime ELD free?
RealTime ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Rand ELD or RealTime ELD have ads?
Neither Rand ELD nor RealTime ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rand ELD or RealTime ELD?
Rand ELD ships an update every 3 months, and RealTime ELD daily. Most recently, Rand ELD was updated on October 9, 2026 and RealTime ELD on October 4, 2026.

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