SIMBA ELD vs 3PL
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SIMBA ELD
This app automates driver logging for accurate record-keeping on the road. It generates reports for logs and inspections, manages vehicle maintenance, and calculates state mileage for tax simplification. Streamline your fleet management and reduce paperwork.
- Automated driver logging
- Accurate record-keeping
- Driver log reports
- Vehicle inspection reports
- Maintenance schedule management
- Automated IFTA mileage calculations
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Managing logs should be the least of your worries on the road. That's where Simba ELD steps in. Our user-friendly app automates driver logging, ensuring accurate record-keeping and minimizing errors. With Simba ELD you can generate detailed reports for driver logs and vehicle inspections, and managers can efficiently manage maintenance schedules. Automated IFTA state mileage calculations track and calculate mileage per jurisdiction to simplify tax reports. Say goodbye to paperwork and hello to Simba ELD – because logs shouldn't be a headache.
3PL
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The all-in-one driver app built for the modern trucking industry. 3PL Connect Driver puts everything your drivers need right in their pocket — load assignments, real-time GPS tracking, document scanning, and direct communication with dispatchers, all in one streamlined app. LOAD MANAGEMENT • See your active and upcoming loads instantly • Full stop details — addresses, appointment times, PU numbers, PO numbers, contacts, and special instructions • Step-by-step stop lifecycle: Send ETA, Check In, Upload Documents, Check Out • Temperature tracking for refrigerated loads REAL-TIME GPS TRACKING • Automatic background location updates keep dispatchers informed • Interactive route map showing all stops with numbered pins • Navigate to any stop directly via Apple Maps • Live tracking status so you always know you're connected DOCUMENT SCANNING & UPLOAD • Scan BOLs, PODs, and delivery photos using your iPhone camera • ML-powered document detection for perfectly cropped scans • Upload directly from your Photos library • Organized by document type: BOL, POD, Seal Photos, Reefer Temp Photos, Load Photos IN-APP MESSAGING • Chat directly with your dispatcher without leaving the app • Real-time message delivery • Never miss an update about dock numbers, delays, or load changes STOP CHECK-IN / CHECK-OUT • Log your exact arrival and departure times at each stop • Send accurate ETA notifications to brokers and customers • Proof of delivery workflow ensures nothing gets missed SMART NOTIFICATIONS • Push notifications for new load assignments and messages • Stay informed even when the app is in the background EASY REGISTRATION • New drivers can register directly in the app • Secure OTP-based phone verification via SMS • Your team is activated and ready in minutes 3PL Connect Driver is designed for independent owner-operators, company drivers, and fleet carriers. Whether you run 1 truck or 100, 3PL Connect keeps everyone on the same page. Requires an active account with a 3PL Connect-powered carrier or broker. Contact your dispatcher or broker to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: SIMBA ELD at 3 against 3PL's 1. SIMBA ELD also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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.
| Parameter | SIMBA ELD | 3PL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SIMBA ELD LLC | 3pltek |
In-app purchases
SIMBA ELD
No in-app purchases
3PL
No in-app purchases









