Chain Driver vs Hive ELD Fleet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chain Driver
This app connects drivers and carriers with brokers, helping to improve driver reputation and secure repeat loads. It provides a centralized platform for load details, communication, issue reporting, and document submission, prioritizing driver privacy and control over tracking.
- Load details consolidation
- Broker chat for support
- Issue and delay reporting
- Check-in/check-out updates
- POD and image submission
- Driver-controlled tracking
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Join over 100k drivers and carriers that use chain to connect with the brokers they work with. Using chain helps improve your reputation with your broker customers, and get more repeat loads through chain. We are proudly made and designed in the USA. We thank all the hard-working drivers out there who spend time away from their loved ones and family to help keep America moving. Truckers make sure we have food on our plates. We salute you! God bless. IMPORTANT: We value your and other's safety, so please do not use this app, or any other app, while driving. By downloading, you agree to not use this app while driving because it is the right thing to do. We track loads, not drivers. Drivers love chain because we respect your privacy and allow you to control tracking on your own terms. You can see when tracking is enabled and turn it on or off when you are not on any loads. Please log in to the app to view the loads assigned to you. Finally, an app that puts the trucker first. When you're asked to download this app, we want to make sure you have all of the load information in one place. - Load details, appointment times, warehouse hours, pickup numbers, and contact info all in one place - A chat with your broker so you get all the help you need when you need it - Report issues and delays, get your questions answered or provide check-in / check-out updates - Send PODs, lumpers, and images to your brokers or dispatchers Truckers, we know you don't like to get forced to download apps, so we're on a mission to help make your life easier. Email us suggestions on what you would like to see in this app at support@trychain.com and we'll do our best to have your voices heard.
Hive ELD Fleet
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Whether you’re in the office, out in the field, or on your way home, our platform ensures constant access to essential tools, combining mobility with efficiency for seamless fleet management wherever you are. Gain instant access to your personalized dashboard through our mobile application, empowering fleet managers to seamlessly track, ensure compliance, and enhance safety in real-time. Features: ELD Compliance Hive ELD Fleet application complies with FMCSA regulations. Notifications Receive instant notifications for violations, log edits, defects, vehicle faults, or speed thresholds in real-time. Safety Prioritize safety with real-time insights on fuel level, speed, fault codes, driver status, and impending violations. Maintenance Hive ELD Maintenance prioritizes safety, ensuring vehicles are in top condition for enhanced driver productivity, reduced anxiety, and optimal asset usage. Fleet managers can monitor all active Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) detected in real-time through our Smart Dashboard Map. Live Share Generate a link to instantly share vehicle location and driver status with customers lacking Hive ELD access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hive ELD Fleet at 12.0 against Chain Driver's 15.0. 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.
| Parameter | Chain Driver | Hive ELD Fleet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (2.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Chaine, Inc. | VFS Global LLC |
Bugs and requests
Chain Driver
Reported bugs
6 issues- Delivery feature unavailable for some users
- App doesn't keep up with load updates
- Difficult to start tracking
- Authorization code not sent
- Hard to load and use interface
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- App causes phone to run slow
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to submit location updates between destinations
- Edit driver information for loads
- Profile deletion option
- Improved tracking reliability
Hive ELD Fleet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chain Driver
No in-app purchases
Hive ELD Fleet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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