Rand ELD vs RealTime ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
RealTime ELD
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Rand ELD | RealTime ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.7 (13 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rand McNally | RealTime ELD LLC |
In-app purchases
Rand ELD
No in-app purchases
RealTime ELD
No in-app purchases









