DIGITAL ELD vs Apex Ultima
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DIGITAL ELD
This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook app ensures compliance with HOS and ELD regulations. It simplifies record-keeping for drivers and offers fleet managers real-time GPS tracking, fault code notifications, IFTA reporting, and analytics.
- FMCSA-approved HOS/ELD compliance
- Driver record of duty status
- Fleet manager fault code notifications
- Real-time GPS tracking
- IFTA reporting
- Comprehensive analytics
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DIGITAL ELD is the electronic logbook solution that delivers compliance and convenience. This FMCSA-approved app supports all HOS and ELD regulations, making it easy for drivers to maintain their records of duty status and avoid violations. Fleet managers can receive fault code notifications and access real-time GPS tracking, and DIGITAL ELD also provides IFTA reporting and comprehensive analytics. With its powerful features and user-friendly design, DIGITAL ELD is the perfect choice for drivers and fleet managers who demand the best.
Apex Ultima
This app streamlines hours-of-service (HOS) management for drivers and fleets. It provides real-time tracking, automated logbooks, and voice alerts to ensure compliance and prevent violations. Fleet managers benefit from detailed reports and driver performance monitoring.
- Real-time driving hour tracking
- Automated logbook updates
- Bluetooth ELD integration
- Voice alerts for violations
- User-friendly duty status monitoring
- Fleet manager reporting
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Apex Ultima HOS App simplifies hours-of-service (HOS) management for drivers and fleet operators, ensuring compliance and efficiency on the road. The app offers real-time tracking of driving hours, automated logbook updates, and seamless Bluetooth integration with your ELD device. Stay informed with voice alerts for potential violations and monitor your duty status with a user-friendly interface. The app is designed to help drivers avoid costly penalties by ensuring real-time HOS compliance, while fleet managers can access detailed reports and monitor driver performance. With Apex Ultima HOS, stay compliant, efficient, and focused on the road. Download now for a smarter driving experience!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DIGITAL ELD at 4.5 against Apex Ultima's 3.8. DIGITAL ELD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Apex Ultima's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (95 vs 8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
DIGITAL ELD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apex Ultima has 95 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of DIGITAL ELD's written reviews are positive against 71% of Apex Ultima's.
DIGITAL ELD ships an update every 6 months, Apex Ultima monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.
| Parameter | DIGITAL ELD | Apex Ultima |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (8 ratings) — better | 3.8 (95 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 70.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 95 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | DIGITAL ELD LLC | PROCLIVITY DIGITECH PRIVATE LIMITED |
Customer experience
DIGITAL ELD
Apex Ultima
Bugs and requests
DIGITAL ELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Apex Ultima
Reported bugs
5 issues- App not ready for use with multiple bugs and problems
- Inaccurate data logging and recording
- Unauthorized changes to duty logs by support team
- Malfunctioning ELD devices
- Logs every minor action with location tracking that cannot be removed
Requested features
4 requests- Allow editing of DVIR date, time, and location
- Reduce automatic logging of minor events (power up/down)
- Enable editing of logbook entries after submission
- Improve data accuracy and validation
In-app purchases
DIGITAL ELD
No in-app purchases
Apex Ultima
No in-app purchases
