AirELD vs Firstgate ELD 2.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirELD
This app provides electronic logging and vehicle inspection solutions, compliant with US Department of Transportation regulations. It is designed for easy use by motor carriers.
- Electronic logging
- Vehicle inspection
- FMCSA compliant
- Easy to use interface
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AirELD is a powerful but easy to use app based solution, certified with US Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for electronic logs and vehicle inspection.
Firstgate ELD 2.0
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Firstgate ELD 2.0 isn’t just another app — it’s your all-in-one solution for efficient, hassle-free log management. Designed for government fleets, it combines compliance, productivity, and simplicity. * Smart Scheduling Automatically monitors driving time and rest periods, tailored to meet regulatory standards for government operations. * User-Friendly Dashboard A clean, responsive interface that offers immediate access to key metrics like driving behavior and HOS status. * Instant Alerts Get real-time updates on service hour thresholds and compliance deadlines so nothing gets missed. * Easy Inspections Quickly share secure log data during roadside checks, cutting down time and improving compliance outcomes.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Firstgate ELD 2.0 at weekly against AirELD's every 2 weeks. Firstgate ELD 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 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.
AirELD ships an update every 2 weeks, Firstgate ELD 2.0 weekly. The most recent releases landed on July 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirELD | Firstgate ELD 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (31 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 31 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rajender Kumar | FIRSTGATES LLC |
In-app purchases
AirELD
No in-app purchases
Firstgate ELD 2.0
No in-app purchases
