FM ELD vs MAX ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FM ELD
This app provides truck drivers with an FMCSA-approved electronic logbook for easy Hours of Service logging on iOS devices. It ensures compliance with federal regulations for automatic onboard recording devices and electronic logging devices.
- FMCSA-approved electronic logbook
- Hours of Service logging
- DOT compliance
- AOBRD compliant
- ELD compliant
- iOS device support
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FM ELD is an FMCSA-approved and registered electronic logbook that offers truck drivers an easy and convenient way to log their hours of service using their own iPhones or iPads. FM ELD is fully compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations CFR 49 Sections 395.15, concerning automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRD), and Section 395.20 regarding electronic logging devices (ELD).
MAX ELD
This app provides FMCSA-approved electronic logging for truck drivers to manage their hours of service on iPhone or iPad. It ensures compliance with federal regulations for automatic onboard recording devices and electronic logging devices.
- FMCSA approved electronic logbook
- Hours of Service logging
- iPhone and iPad compatible
- Compliant with CFR 49
- Automatic onboard recording device features
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MAX ELD is an FMCSA approved and registered electronic logbook that offers truck drivers a way to log their hours of service using their own iPhone or iPad. MAx ELD is fully compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations CFR 49 Sections 395.15, concerning automatic onboard recording devices (AOBRD) and Section 395.20 regarding electronic logging devices (ELD).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FM ELD at 2.9 against MAX ELD's 2.2. On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
FM ELD holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FM ELD | MAX ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (10 ratings) — better | 2.2 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 37 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | fmeld INC. | MaxELD Software |
Customer experience
FM ELD
MAX ELD
In-app purchases
FM ELD
No in-app purchases
MAX ELD
No in-app purchases
