Comparison

BigRoad ELD vs MAGAfleet

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • FMCSA certified ELD
  • Hours of Service tracking
  • ELD compliant logs
  • Real-time drive time calculation
  • Proactive violation notifications
  • Digital DVIRs
  • In-app chat
Features
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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.

About

MAGAfleet

This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook simplifies Hours of Service logging and ensures compliance for commercial drivers. It offers automatic driving event recording when paired with compatible hardware and provides essential features for tracking, maintenance, and reporting.

Highlights
  • FMCSA-approved ELD compliance
  • Automatic driving event recording
  • Hours of Service (HOS) dashboard
  • Driver Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) reporting
  • IFTA and fuel efficiency reporting
  • DOT inspection mode
  • API location sharing
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The MAGA-ELD Driver App is an FMCSA-approved electronic logbook that makes logging your Hours of Service (HOS) and staying FMCSA-compliant hassle-free. The App can be used both as a stand-alone App or together with the MAGA-ELD hardware device to meet ELD requirements. When the MAGA-ELD Driver App is connected to the MAGA-ELD device via Bluetooth, it automatically records driving events. ELD COMPLIANCE Bluetooth Connection to MAGA-ELD device Straightforward User Interface HOS Dashboard Supports all US and Canada Cycle Rules Personal Conveyance and Yard Move (optional) Team-Driving Supported ELD-Exempt Mode Exemptions Non-Driving Log Edits Co-Driver Time Assignment (Admin Portal) HOS Time Limit Warnings Driving Mode HOS Dashboard Automatic Light and Dark Mode Unassigned Driving Event Assignment DOT Inspection Mode Form & Manner Errors Warning Data Backup in No-Network Areas TRACKING & TELEMATICS API Location Sharing GPS Location Tracking MAINTENANCE Driver Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) Flow Safe / Not Safe to Drive Status Existing Defect Carry-Over DTC Fault Codes FUEL & IFTA IFTA Reporting Fuel Efficiency Reporting SUPPORT DOT Inspection Card Online User Manuals & How-To Videos 100% US-Based On-Call Support

Screenshots

BigRoad ELD4 screens
MAGAfleet4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAGAfleet at 100% against BigRoad ELD's 47%. MAGAfleet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). BigRoad ELD's advantage is ratings volume (3.1K vs 5). 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

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

MAGAfleet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BigRoad ELD has 3.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of BigRoad ELD's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAGAfleet's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BigRoad ELD ships an update monthly, MAGAfleet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
BigRoad ELD versus MAGAfleet: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBigRoad ELDMAGAfleet
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (3.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.1K — better5
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB46 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperComplete Innovations IncMagafleet LLC

Customer experience

BigRoad ELD

All ratings3,129 ratings
Positive71.0%
Neutral6.1%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews270 reviews
Positive47.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative45.2%

MAGAfleet

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

MAGAfleet

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

BigRoad ELD

No in-app purchases

None

MAGAfleet

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BigRoad ELD free?
BigRoad ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MAGAfleet free?
MAGAfleet is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BigRoad ELD or MAGAfleet?
MAGAfleet is rated higher. BigRoad ELD averages 3.9 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while MAGAfleet averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do BigRoad ELD or MAGAfleet have ads?
Neither BigRoad ELD nor MAGAfleet shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BigRoad ELD or MAGAfleet?
BigRoad ELD ships an update monthly, and MAGAfleet every 3 weeks. Most recently, BigRoad ELD was updated on October 26, 2026 and MAGAfleet on October 17, 2026.

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