SmartDriver ELD vs Unify ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SmartDriver ELD
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Fully Functional, FMCSA and DOT-Compliant ELD A simple, reliable, and user-friendly solution for fleets, owner-operators, and drivers. Key Features and Compliance: β’ Supports 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day cycle rules β’ 34-hour restart with the latest FMCSA rule (including two 1:00β5:00 AM periods) β’ 11-hour daily driving limit β’ 14-hour on-duty daily limit β’ Supports Sleeper Berth provisions β’ Includes Personal Conveyance mode β’ 30-minute break rule tracking β’ Automatic location recording: β’ When the engine turns on/off β’ Every 60 minutes while driving β’ Duty status changes allowed only when vehicle is at rest (on mobile devices) β’ Driver alerts for ELD malfunctions β visual and/or audible warnings β’ Auto switch to On-Duty Not Driving after 5 minutes of vehicle inactivity β driver must confirm proper status β’ Self-diagnostic tests performed regularly and on request by safety officials β’ Instant data transfer to DOT officials during roadside inspections as required by FMCSA
Unify ELD
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A fully operational electronic logging system that meets all Department of Transportation and FMCSA standards. Designed for intuitive use by commercial drivers, fleet managers, and independent operators alike. β’ Supports both 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day driving cycle limits β’ Enables weekly reset after 34 consecutive hours off-duty, incorporating the rule requiring two rest periods between 1:00 AM and 5:00 AM β’ Allows up to 11 hours of drive time per day β’ Enforces a maximum of 14 on-duty hours within a 24-hour period β’ Includes sleeper berth configuration β’ Supports personal use driving (personal conveyance) β’ Enforces mandatory 30-minute rest after 8 hours of driving β’ Tracks vehicle location at engine power events and at 60-minute intervals while in motion β’ Restricts changes to duty status while the vehicle is moving β’ Provides driver alerts for system issues via visual and/or audible notifications β’ Automatically switches to βon-duty not drivingβ after 5 minutes of vehicle inactivity, requiring manual confirmation from the driver β’ Capable of running internal diagnostics and on-demand system checks when requested by authorized personnel β’ Equipped with data transfer capability for roadside inspections, allowing secure transmission to enforcement officers as per FMCSA regulations
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Verdict
SmartDriver ELD and Unify ELD are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters β price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartDriver ELD ships an update monthly, Unify ELD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and May 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartDriver ELD | Unify ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Smartway ELD | Unify ELD |
In-app purchases
SmartDriver ELD
No in-app purchases
Unify ELD
No in-app purchases








