Comparison

Fuel Atlas 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

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.

About

Pin ELD

Features
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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

Fuel Atlas Driver4 screens
Pin ELD4 screens

Verdict

The call

Fuel Atlas 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 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.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Fuel Atlas Driver versus Pin ELD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuel Atlas DriverPin ELD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB48 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFuel Atlas Inc.Sahara ELD LLC

In-app purchases

None

Fuel Atlas Driver

No in-app purchases

None

Pin ELD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fuel Atlas Driver free?
Fuel Atlas 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 Fuel Atlas Driver or Pin ELD have ads?
Neither Fuel Atlas Driver nor Pin ELD shows ads.

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