Comparison

Hos Eld Driver vs Pin ELD

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

Head to head
About

Hos Eld Driver

Features
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Stay FMCSA compliant on every haul. HOS ELD Driver auto-tracks duty status, hours of service, and DVIR — paperless logs, real-time alerts, ready for any inspection. --- Description (max 4000 chars) HOS ELD Driver is the all-in-one Electronic Logging Device app for commercial drivers and fleets. Built to the FMCSA ELD mandate (49 CFR Part 395), it automatically records hours of service, manages duty status, and generates inspection-ready logs — so you spend more time on the road and less on paperwork. Connect to your ELD hardware over Bluetooth and HOS ELD Driver takes care of the rest: engine power events, driving status, location, odometer, and engine hours are captured automatically. Drivers stay compliant; back-office teams get real-time visibility. KEY FEATURES • FMCSA-Certified ELD Auto-records driving time, on-duty, off-duty, and sleeper berth events. Tamper-proof event logs with sequence numbers and checksums per ELD mandate. • Hours of Service (HOS) Engine Supports US 70/8, 60/7, Canada South 70/7, Canada North 80/7, and 120-hour cycles. Real-time tracking of 11-hour driving, 14-hour shift, 30-minute break, and weekly cycle limits. • Smart Violation Alerts Get warnings 60, 45, 30, and 15 minutes before any limit. Stop violations before they happen. • DVIR (Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports) Pre-trip and post-trip inspections with photo capture, defect tracking, and digital signatures. Submit walkaround reports in minutes. • Daily Log Certification Review, edit, annotate, and certify logs with one tap. Up to 9 certifications per day. 8-day log history accessible anytime. • Co-Driver Support Two drivers, one vehicle. Each has their own perspective with separate events, logs, and violations. Reassign driving time to a co-driver in seconds. • Roadside Inspection Mode Output FMCSA-compliant logs to a DOT inspector via web service or email. Always inspection-ready. • Background GPS & Auto Driving Detection Continuous location tracking — even when your phone is locked — captures intermediate logs and detects movement automatically. • Personal Conveyance & Yard Move One-tap toggles for off-duty driving and yard move exemptions, with full annotation support. • Short-Haul & Adverse Driving Exceptions Built-in support for the FMCSA short-haul and adverse-driving exceptions when conditions allow. • Unidentified Driving Resolution Accept or reject unidentified driving segments and reassign them to the correct driver. • Document & Fuel Receipt Storage Snap photos of bills of lading, fuel receipts, scale tickets, and shipping documents — organized by date and trip. • Trailer & Vehicle Management Assign and release vehicles and trailers right from the app. • Live Activities & Widgets Glance at your remaining drive time, on-duty clock, and current status from the Lock Screen, Dynamic Island, or Home Screen widget. • Offline-First Lose signal? No problem. Events queue locally and sync automatically when you're back online — nothing is ever lost. • Multi-Cycle, Multi-Region Switch between USA Property, USA Passenger, and Canadian rule sets as your routes demand. WHO IT'S FOR • Owner-operators who need a no-nonsense, FMCSA-compliant ELD • Fleet drivers who want clean, accurate logs without the hassle • Carriers who need driver-side compliance with back-office sync REQUIREMENTS • An active HOS ELD Driver account from your carrier or fleet • Compatible Bluetooth ELD hardware • iPhone running iOS 17 or later • Active driver login credentials provided by your fleet administrator This app is intended for use by commercial motor vehicle drivers operating under FMCSA jurisdiction. Continued use of background GPS can decrease battery life.

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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.

Screenshots

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Pin ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Hos Eld Driver and Pin ELD are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Hos Eld Driver versus Pin ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHos Eld DriverPin ELD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperHOS ELD LLCSahara ELD LLC

In-app purchases

None

Hos Eld Driver

No in-app purchases

None

Pin ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hos Eld Driver free?
Hos Eld Driver is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pin ELD free?
Pin ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hos Eld Driver or Pin ELD have ads?
Neither Hos Eld Driver nor Pin ELD shows ads.

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