BigRoad ELD vs TruLogELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BigRoad ELD
This app helps drivers and fleets easily track hours of service and create compliant electronic logs. It offers real-time drive time calculations, proactive violation notifications, and simplifies inspections by providing an easy-to-read display. The app also eliminates paperwork by allowing digital submission of logs, inspection reports, and fuel receipts.
- FMCSA certified ELD
- Hours of Service tracking
- ELD compliant logs
- Real-time drive time calculation
- Proactive violation notifications
- Digital DVIRs
- In-app chat
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BigRoad ELD is an easy-to-use electronic logging device certified with FMCSA and 3rd Party Certified in Canada. Use it as part of the Unity Suite of software products to run your entire business smoothly and efficiently. BigRoad ELD is great for all sizes of fleets from owner operators to large multi-carrier organizations! Easily track your hours-of-service and create ELD compliant logs by connecting to one of our ELD devices. EASY, EFFORTLESS ELECTRONIC LOGS Track your Hours of Service with a few taps. US and Canadian rule sets supported. Easily edit logs according to the regulations. STOP GUESSING. START DRIVING. See how much drive time you have left with a quick glance. No more estimating and guessing – BigRoad ELD calculates your remaining time for you. Receive notifications as you approach the end of your drive, shift, and cycle to make sure you don’t go over. AVOID ERRORS. PREVENT FINES Proactive notification of errors and violations help you run in compliance to avoid costly fines and out-of-service time. Correct errors before they’re caught during an inspection. SAY GOODBYE TO PAPERWORK AND FAXES Easily send your fleet manager your logs and vehicle inspection reports. Capture and send supporting documents within the app. Record fuel purchase receipts in the app and they’ll be sent directly to the office. Stop worrying about keeping track of all those slips of paper. BREEZE THROUGH INSPECTIONS Displays a clean, easy-to-read, compliant ELD log, on-screen, for inspectors to review. Stores logs and supporting documents in one location. Display, print, email, or fax driver logs. Easily send to safety officials using supported methods when requested. STAY CONNECTED Use the simple in-app chat to keep your manager updated and connect with other drivers in your fleet. Capture and store documents and photos with your device’s camera and send them to the office from right in the app. SUPPORTS REGULATIONS THROUGHOUT THE US AND CANADA •Supports US FMCSA, DOT, and Canadian HOS rules. Specify property or passenger carrying rules, short-haul, oil field, and state rules for Alaska, California, and Texas. QUICK AND EASY DVIRS Create compliant DVIRs with just a few taps. The BigRoad ELD Mobile App is compatible with current FMCSA, DOT, and Transport Canada rules and regulations. Pair it with one of our certified ELD hardware devices to comply with the ELD mandate. Learn more at www.bigroad.com and www.fleetcomplete.com IMPORTANT NOTES We recommend keeping your phone or tablet plugged into a charger for the best GPS coverage. If the battery is low, the app will check GPS location less often. The BigRoad app asks for access to your contacts and phone so you can easily send check-in messages, documents, and copies of your log using your contact manager. We do not copy or store any of your contact information.
TruLogELD
This app helps commercial drivers comply with electronic logging device (ELD) regulations. It tracks hours of service, generates driver vehicle inspection reports (DVIRs), and offers fleet management features like real-time tracking and messaging.
- Electronic Hours of Service Tracking
- Digital DVIRs with Photo Annotation
- GPS-Enabled Location Tracking
- Cloud Backup and Data Synchronization
- Fleet Routing and Real-Time Tracking
- In-App Messaging for Operators
- Document Scanning and Electronic Signatures
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Description If you are struggling with your ELD or even still on paper logs now is the time to switch to RoadReady's TruLogELD! TruLogELD is an electronic logbook to track your hours of service, create your DVIRs, and take pictures that you can draw on and attach to the inspection. You can also electronically sign your Log and your DVIR. Our GPS enabled app tracks the time and specific location where all your activities happen. It even connects to your account on the cloud that backs up and saves all your log entries. And we manufacture a plugin for both older and newer engine types so when you are ready TruLogELD will get you there. TruLogELD also has a product that extends the electronic logbook that will allow you to route and track your entire fleet. It provides real-time route times, maps, asset tracking, drop in schedule items, and in-app messaging to your operators. You can also scan bar codes on your documents with the device camera and electronically drop signatures right on the document. You can attach any document you want and have it electronically signed by the receiver and get immediate notification to your billing department. TruLogELD will also allow you to track mileage and fuel consumption for each or your assets. TruLogELD provides . . . Location Visualization Track where your fleet is in real time, including where they were when they arrived and departed their stops! Intuitive Management Use mobile devices and office workstations to get workers where you need them when you need them! Improve Invoicing & Time Cards Get completely accurate time and location records by job and activity. It's everything you need to be ELD compliant and manage your fleet!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BigRoad ELD at 3.9 against TruLogELD's 3.0. BigRoad ELD also leads on ratings volume (3.1K vs 2). TruLogELD's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
BigRoad ELD holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigRoad ELD has 3.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
BigRoad ELD ships an update monthly, TruLogELD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BigRoad ELD | TruLogELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (3.1K ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.1K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Complete Innovations Inc | Mark Rupert |
Customer experience
BigRoad ELD
TruLogELD
Bugs and requests
BigRoad ELD
Reported bugs
6 issues- Disconnects from truck frequently
- Inaccurate mileage and location tracking
- Automatically switches to driving mode
- Logs incorrect duty status changes
- Crashes and freezes app
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- Unable to edit logs properly
Requested features
5 requests- Allow more log editing options
- Improve automatic duty status changes
- Add daylight/sunset indicator for oversized loads
- Improve sync with truck and location tracking
- Provide better customer support
TruLogELD
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BigRoad ELD
No in-app purchases
TruLogELD
No in-app purchases








