Comparison

SmartDriver ELD vs Fuel Atlas Driver

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

Head to head
About

SmartDriver ELD

Features
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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: • Supports 60-hour/7-day and 70-hour/8-day cycle rules • 34-hour restart with the latest FMCSA rule (including two 1:00–5:00 AM periods) • 11-hour daily driving limit • 14-hour on-duty daily limit • Supports Sleeper Berth provisions • Includes Personal Conveyance mode • 30-minute break rule tracking • Automatic location recording: • When the engine turns on/off • Every 60 minutes while driving • Duty status changes allowed only when vehicle is at rest (on mobile devices) • Driver alerts for ELD malfunctions — visual and/or audible warnings • Auto switch to On-Duty Not Driving after 5 minutes of vehicle inactivity — driver must confirm proper status • Self-diagnostic tests performed regularly and on request by safety officials • Instant data transfer to DOT officials during roadside inspections as required by FMCSA

About

Fuel Atlas Driver

Features
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FuelAtlas Driver — fuel smarter, earn more, drive with confidence. FuelAtlas Driver is built for professional truck drivers who want to cut fuel costs and stay on schedule. See your fleet's optimized fuel stops on every trip, navigate turn-by-turn, and know exactly how much you're saving at each stop — all in one app. OPTIMIZED FUEL STOPS Your trips come pre-planned with the smartest places to fuel. Each stop shows the price, your driver discount, and the savings versus fueling elsewhere - so every gallon counts. TURN-BY-TURN NAVIGATION A built-in navigation engine guides you to every stop and destination with voice directions. Prefer your own app? Launch directly into Apple Maps, Google Maps, or Waze with a single tap. REAL-TIME FUEL GUIDANCE Get alerts as you approach each fuel stop, with low-fuel warnings and a "find fuel now" option whenever you're running low. Never miss a discounted stop again. FIND FUEL ANYWHERE Off-route or between trips? Search nearby truck stops instantly and see which ones are in your company's discount network. TRACK YOUR EARNINGS Log gallons at each stop and watch your fuel savings add up over every trip. Clear, driver-focused numbers — no guesswork. MADE FOR THE ROAD • Light and dark themes that adapt to your cab, day or night • Quick vehicle selection and trip management • Designed specifically for fleet drivers, not consumers FuelAtlas Driver connects to your fleet's FuelAtlas platform. Sign in with the credentials provided by your carrier to get started. Questions or feedback? Reach out to your fleet administrator or contact FuelAtlas support.

Screenshots

SmartDriver ELD4 screens
Fuel Atlas Driver4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartDriver ELD at 15.0 against Fuel Atlas Driver's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SmartDriver ELD ships an update monthly, Fuel Atlas Driver every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SmartDriver ELD versus Fuel Atlas Driver: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmartDriver ELDFuel Atlas Driver
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSmartway ELDFuel Atlas Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SmartDriver ELD

No in-app purchases

None

Fuel Atlas Driver

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmartDriver ELD free?
SmartDriver ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fuel Atlas Driver free?
Fuel Atlas Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmartDriver ELD or Fuel Atlas Driver have ads?
Neither SmartDriver ELD nor Fuel Atlas Driver shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmartDriver ELD or Fuel Atlas Driver?
SmartDriver ELD ships an update monthly, and Fuel Atlas Driver every 3 weeks. Most recently, SmartDriver ELD was updated on October 10, 2026 and Fuel Atlas Driver on October 15, 2026.

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