Comparison

Loadbase vs Pin ELD

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

Head to head
About

Loadbase

This logistics software simplifies freight shipment tracking for brokers and shippers. It streamlines the loading process and allows users to monitor carriers and deliveries with ease.

Highlights
  • Freight shipment tracking
  • Carrier monitoring
  • Delivery monitoring
  • Streamlined loading process
  • Logistics software solution
Features
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Loadbase is a logistics software solution that simplifies the process of tracking carriers for brokers and shippers. Our platform streamlines the loading process, allowing our clients to track carriers and monitor deliveries with ease.

About

Pin ELD

Features
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PinELD Driver App is the companion app for the PinELD electronic logging device. It connects to your truck over Bluetooth, records driving time automatically, and keeps your logs compliant with the FMCSA ELD mandate, so you can focus on the road. AUTOMATIC LOGGING • Connects to the PinELD device over Bluetooth and detects driving automatically • Records engine hours, odometer, and location for every event • Intermediate logs while driving, engine power-up and shutdown events • Personal Conveyance and Yard Move with clear on-screen indicators HOURS OF SERVICE, ALWAYS VISIBLE • Live countdown clocks for driving, shift, cycle, and rest break • USA 70/8, 60/7, and Canada cycle rules • Property and passenger carrying rules • 34-hour restart, short-haul and adverse driving exceptions • Alerts before a violation, not after ROADSIDE INSPECTION IN SECONDS • Inspection mode shows the officer exactly what the regulation requires • Send the ELD output file by email or web services with one tap • Certify daily logs and review past days at any time TEAM DRIVING • Driver and co-driver can log in on the same device • Reassign driving segments between drivers • Accept or reject unidentified driving events VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (DVIR) • Pre-trip and post-trip inspections with defect lists and photos • Driver and mechanic signatures • Trailer inspections included DOCUMENTS AND EXPENSES • Attach bills of lading, fuel receipts, and trip documents • Track fuel purchases per trip • Manage shipping documents and trailers MORE • Tire pressure monitoring with alerts for supported sensors • In-app chat with dispatch • Works offline; logs sync automatically when connectivity returns • Lock Screen Live Activity with your current status and remaining time • Light and dark appearance REQUIREMENTS The app requires a PinELD device installed in the vehicle and an active fleet account. Contact your fleet manager or https://pintelematics.com to get started. PinELD Driver App uses location in the background to record duty status and driving events as required by the FMCSA ELD rule. Location is recorded only while you are logged in.

Screenshots

Loadbase2 screens
Pin ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pin ELD at none against Loadbase's shown. Loadbase's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Loadbase versus Pin ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoadbasePin ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (16 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLoadbase, LLCSahara ELD LLC

In-app purchases

None

Loadbase

No in-app purchases

None

Pin ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Loadbase free?
Loadbase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pin ELD free?
Pin ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Loadbase or Pin ELD have ads?
Loadbase shows ads; Pin ELD does not.

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