HOS vs ELD Driver Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HOS
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FMCSA and DOT compliant and fully functional ELD. Easy to use for fleets, owner-operators and drivers. -60h/7days or 70h/8days rules -34h week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h on-duty (daily) -Sleeper berth -Personal conveyance -30 minutes break -Location recording for engine on and off, and every 60 minutes if moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -Warns driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the truck is stationary for 5 minutes or more, it will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status -The device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official -Able to send ELD data to DOT office during inspection as required by FMCSA
ELD Driver Log
This app provides FMCSA and DOT compliant Hours of Service (HOS) logging for commercial drivers. It supports various driving rules, break requirements, and location recording, ensuring compliance and offering malfunction warnings.
- FMCSA and DOT compliant ELD
- Supports 60h/7days and 70h/8days rules
- Includes 34h week restart with suspension rules
- Tracks 11h daily driving and 14h on-duty
- Records location for engine status and movement
- Warns of malfunctions
- Facilitates data transfer for inspections
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FMCSA and DOT compliant and fully functional ELD. Easy to use for fleets, owner-operators and drivers. -60h/7days or 70h/8days rules -34h week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h on-duty (daily) -Sleeper berth -Personal conveyance -30 minutes break -Location recording for engine on and off, and every 60 minutes if moving -Mobile device permits duty status changes only when the vehicle is at rest -Warns driver, visually and/or audibly of any malfunction -When the truck is stationary for 5 minutes or more, it will default to on-duty not driving and the driver must enter the proper status -The device (ELD) performs self-test, as well as a self-test at any point upon request of an authorized safety assurance official -Able to send ELD data to DOT office during inspection as required by FMCSA
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HOS at every 3 weeks against ELD Driver Log's every 2 months. 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.
HOS ships an update every 3 weeks, ELD Driver Log every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HOS | ELD Driver Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | HOS ELD LLC | Sahara ELD LLC |
In-app purchases
HOS
No in-app purchases
ELD Driver Log
No in-app purchases
