Comparison

Nomad ELD vs Unify ELD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Nomad ELD

Features
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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

About

Unify ELD

Features
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A fully operational electronic logging system that meets all Department of Transportation and FMCSA standards. Designed for intuitive use by commercial drivers, fleet managers, and independent operators alike. β€’ Supports both 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day driving cycle limits β€’ Enables weekly reset after 34 consecutive hours off-duty, incorporating the rule requiring two rest periods between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM β€’ Allows up to 11 hours of drive time per day β€’ Enforces a maximum of 14 on-duty hours within a 24-hour period β€’ Includes sleeper berth configuration β€’ Supports personal use driving (personal conveyance) β€’ Enforces mandatory 30-minute rest after 8 hours of driving β€’ Tracks vehicle location at engine power events and at 60-minute intervals while in motion β€’ Restricts changes to duty status while the vehicle is moving β€’ Provides driver alerts for system issues via visual and/or audible notifications β€’ Automatically switches to β€œon-duty not driving” after 5 minutes of vehicle inactivity, requiring manual confirmation from the driver β€’ Capable of running internal diagnostics and on-demand system checks when requested by authorized personnel β€’ Equipped with data transfer capability for roadside inspections, allowing secure transmission to enforcement officers as per FMCSA regulations

Screenshots

Nomad ELD4 screens
Unify ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nomad ELD at every 4 weeks against Unify ELD's every 2 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nomad ELD ships an update every 4 weeks, Unify ELD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on December 20, 2025 and May 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Nomad ELD versus Unify ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNomad ELDUnify ELD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperEMD TECHNOLOGY, LLCUnify ELD

In-app purchases

None

Nomad ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Unify ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nomad ELD free?
Nomad ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Unify ELD free?
Unify ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nomad ELD or Unify ELD have ads?
Neither Nomad ELD nor Unify ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nomad ELD or Unify ELD?
Nomad ELD ships an update every 4 weeks, and Unify ELD every 2 months. Most recently, Nomad ELD was updated on December 20, 2025 and Unify ELD on May 19, 2026.

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