Comparison

FERRY ELD vs SmartLogbookELD

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

Head to head
About

FERRY ELD

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For drivers who need straightforward, reliable compliance, FERRY ELD is here. This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook app is crafted to keep things simple, helping drivers effortlessly track HOS, view log summaries, and stay on top of duty status changes. With FERRY ELD, all the essential compliance tools are organized and accessible, allowing drivers to focus on the road. Designed with efficiency in mind, FERRY ELD keeps your logs accurate and up-to-date without unnecessary complexity.

About

SmartLogbookELD

Features
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SmartLogbook is the FMCSA-compliant Electronic Logging Device (ELD) and Hours of Service (HOS) solution built for professional commercial drivers and the fleets that move America. Stay road-ready. Stay compliant. Stay focused on driving. --- FMCSA-CERTIFIED ELD --- SmartLogbook meets the full FMCSA ELD mandate, including automatic engine connection events, location accuracy, malfunction and diagnostic monitoring, secure event sequencing, and DOT-ready output file generation. Drivers and carriers can hand the device to an officer at roadside with confidence. --- AUTOMATIC HOURS OF SERVICE --- • Tracks driving, on-duty, off-duty, and sleeper berth time in real time • Supports USA 70-hour / 8-day and 60-hour / 7-day cycles • Supports Canada South and North cycles • Personal Conveyance and Yard Move indications • Short-haul and adverse driving exception toggles • Live alerts 60, 45, 30, and 15 minutes before a break, driving, shift, or cycle violation --- DAILY LOGS & CERTIFICATION --- • Edit and certify daily logs from the cab • Add annotations, shipping documents, and trailer numbers • Accept or reject unidentified driving segments • Reassign segments to co-driver with one tap --- DRIVER VEHICLE INSPECTION REPORTS (DVIR) --- • Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections in seconds • Capture defects with photos and notes • Sign and submit electronically - no more paper forms --- BUILT FOR THE ROAD --- • Offline-first: keep logging without signal; syncs the moment you're back online • Background GPS tracking for accurate intermediate logs • Dual-driver and co-driver support • Bluetooth ELD hardware integration with automatic reconnection • Optimized for battery life on long hauls --- FOR FLEETS --- • Real-time visibility of driver hours, location, and status • DOT inspection-ready transfers via email or web service • Reduce violation risk with proactive HOS alerts • Simplify back-office paperwork with electronic logs and DVIRs SmartLogbook is designed by people who know trucking — clean interface, fast actions, and the reliability you need when miles matter. Need help? Our support team is available to assist drivers and fleet administrators. Contact us anytime through the in-app Support section. SmartLogbook — drive smart, log smart, stay compliant.

Screenshots

FERRY ELD3 screens
SmartLogbookELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: FERRY ELD at 12.0 against SmartLogbookELD's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
FERRY ELD versus SmartLogbookELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFERRY ELDSmartLogbookELD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB48 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFERRY ELD LLCSmartway ELD

In-app purchases

None

FERRY ELD

No in-app purchases

None

SmartLogbookELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FERRY ELD free?
FERRY ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SmartLogbookELD free?
SmartLogbookELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FERRY ELD or SmartLogbookELD have ads?
Neither FERRY ELD nor SmartLogbookELD shows ads.

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