Comparison

305 HOS vs Next Fleet ELD

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

Head to head
About

305 HOS

This app helps commercial drivers comply with FMCSA Hours of Service regulations using an easy-to-use electronic logging device. It allows for accurate log management, duty status recording, and alerts for compliance standards, ensuring truckers can focus on driving.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-compliant ELD logging
  • Hours of Service regulation management
  • Driver duty status recording
  • Location tracking for vehicle activity
  • Malfunction alerts
  • Driver and carrier record edits
Features
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305 HOS – FMCSA-Compliant ELD App for Truck Drivers 305 HOS is a reliable and easy-to-use Electronic Logging Device (ELD) app designed to help commercial drivers stay compliant with the FMCSA’s Hours of Service (HOS) regulations. Built for simplicity and accuracy, it’s the ideal tool for truckers who need to manage their logs from the road without hassle. Whether you’re an owner-operator or part of a fleet, 305 HOS gives you full control over your daily logs, ensuring you meet all compliance standards while focusing on what matters most—driving. FMCSA-compliant app to record driver duty status and meet the following regulations: -60h/7days or 70h/8days Rules -34 week restart with latest suspension of two periods 1-5am -11h daily -14h onduty (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. Allows for driver and carrier record edits as well as unauthenticated operation. Support for Hours of Service September 29th 2020 Hours of Service regulation changes added.

About

Next Fleet ELD

This electronic logging solution simplifies Hours of Service tracking, log edits, and DVIRs for drivers and fleet managers. It ensures FMCSA compliance and offers real-time communication, working offline with automatic syncing.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-certified ELD compliance
  • Simple and fast log editing
  • DVIRs with photos and comments
  • Automatic driving status detection
  • Real-time location sharing
  • Offline functionality with auto-sync
Features
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Next Fleet ELD is a modern and easy-to-use electronic logging solution built for FMCSA compliance and seamless fleet management. Designed with drivers in mind, the app simplifies Hours of Service (HOS) tracking, log edits, DVIRs, and communication with fleet managers—all in real time. Whether you're an owner-operator or managing a fleet, Next Fleet ELD helps you stay focused on the road while staying fully compliant. Key features: FMCSA-certified ELD compliance Simple and fast log editing Multilingual support for non-English-speaking drivers DVIRs with photos and comments Automatic driving status detection Real-time location sharing with dispatch Works offline with auto-sync when online Download Next Fleet ELD today and drive with confidence and compliance.

Screenshots

305 HOS3 screens
Next Fleet ELD1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 305 HOS at 100% against Next Fleet ELD's 20%. Next Fleet ELD's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Next Fleet ELD holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 46 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 305 HOS's written reviews are positive against 20% of Next Fleet ELD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

305 HOS ships an update every 2 weeks, Next Fleet ELD every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
305 HOS versus Next Fleet ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter305 HOSNext Fleet ELD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (12 ratings)4.5 (46 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB105 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRyzenlink Technologies LLCNext Fleet ELD LLC

Customer experience

305 HOS

All ratings10 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Next Fleet ELD

All ratings46 ratings
Positive87.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

305 HOS

No in-app purchases

None

Next Fleet ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 305 HOS free?
305 HOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Next Fleet ELD free?
Next Fleet ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 305 HOS or Next Fleet ELD?
Next Fleet ELD is rated higher. 305 HOS averages 3.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Next Fleet ELD averages 4.5 from 46 ratings.
Do 305 HOS or Next Fleet ELD have ads?
Neither 305 HOS nor Next Fleet ELD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 305 HOS or Next Fleet ELD?
305 HOS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Next Fleet ELD every 5 days. Most recently, 305 HOS was updated on September 10, 2026 and Next Fleet ELD on September 7, 2026.

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