SmartDriver ELD vs Pin ELD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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: • 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
Pin ELD
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PinELD Driver App is the companion app for the PinELD electronic logging device. It connects to your truck over Bluetooth, records driving time automatically, and keeps your logs compliant with the FMCSA ELD mandate, so you can focus on the road. AUTOMATIC LOGGING • Connects to the PinELD device over Bluetooth and detects driving automatically • Records engine hours, odometer, and location for every event • Intermediate logs while driving, engine power-up and shutdown events • Personal Conveyance and Yard Move with clear on-screen indicators HOURS OF SERVICE, ALWAYS VISIBLE • Live countdown clocks for driving, shift, cycle, and rest break • USA 70/8, 60/7, and Canada cycle rules • Property and passenger carrying rules • 34-hour restart, short-haul and adverse driving exceptions • Alerts before a violation, not after ROADSIDE INSPECTION IN SECONDS • Inspection mode shows the officer exactly what the regulation requires • Send the ELD output file by email or web services with one tap • Certify daily logs and review past days at any time TEAM DRIVING • Driver and co-driver can log in on the same device • Reassign driving segments between drivers • Accept or reject unidentified driving events VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (DVIR) • Pre-trip and post-trip inspections with defect lists and photos • Driver and mechanic signatures • Trailer inspections included DOCUMENTS AND EXPENSES • Attach bills of lading, fuel receipts, and trip documents • Track fuel purchases per trip • Manage shipping documents and trailers MORE • Tire pressure monitoring with alerts for supported sensors • In-app chat with dispatch • Works offline; logs sync automatically when connectivity returns • Lock Screen Live Activity with your current status and remaining time • Light and dark appearance REQUIREMENTS The app requires a PinELD device installed in the vehicle and an active fleet account. Contact your fleet manager or https://pintelematics.com to get started. PinELD Driver App uses location in the background to record duty status and driving events as required by the FMCSA ELD rule. Location is recorded only while you are logged in.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SmartDriver ELD at 15.0 against Pin ELD's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
| Parameter | SmartDriver ELD | Pin ELD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Smartway ELD | Sahara ELD LLC |
In-app purchases
SmartDriver ELD
No in-app purchases
Pin ELD
No in-app purchases





