Chain Driver vs Firstgate ELD 3.0
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.
Firstgate ELD 3.0
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FIRSTGATE ELD is a modern and easy-to-use Electronic Logging Device solution designed to help commercial drivers and fleets stay compliant with Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Built for performance and simplicity, the app offers real-time log updates, automatic duty status changes, and clear visibility into driving time, rest breaks, and safety-critical events. Drivers can easily view, certify, and share their logs, while fleet managers gain access to accurate operational data that supports better decision-making. With a clean interface and reliable Bluetooth connectivity to compatible ELD hardware, FIRSTGATE ELD minimizes paperwork and reduces errors by automating log collection. The app works both online and offline, ensuring that drivers can continue their day without interruption. Designed for small and large fleets alike, FIRSTGATE ELD streamlines compliance tasks and supports safer, more efficient operations.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Driver at fortnightly against Firstgate ELD 3.0's every 6 months. Firstgate ELD 3.0's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 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.
Chain Driver ships an update fortnightly, Firstgate ELD 3.0 every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chain Driver | Firstgate ELD 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 6 months |
| 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 | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chaine, Inc. | FIRSTGATES 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
Firstgate ELD 3.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chain Driver
No in-app purchases
Firstgate ELD 3.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
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