ELD Driver Log vs Unify ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
Unify ELD
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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 βon-duty not drivingβ 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
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Verdict
ELD Driver Log and Unify ELD are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ELD Driver Log | Unify ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Sahara ELD LLC | Unify ELD |
In-app purchases
ELD Driver Log
No in-app purchases
Unify ELD
No in-app purchases
Questions
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