Comparison

ENCOMPASS® ELD vs iMarq

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

Head to head
About

ENCOMPASS® ELD

This app helps commercial drivers electronically capture hours-of-service data, replacing paper logs. It ensures compliance with ELD mandates and offers real-time alerts to prevent violations. Supports various vehicle classes and industry-specific rulesets.

Highlights
  • Mandate-compliant ELD
  • Hours of service compliance alerts
  • Support for various HOS rulesets
  • Roadside inspection mode
  • Electronic vehicle inspections (EDVIRs)
  • Mobile messaging
  • Team driving and exempt logging support
Features
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The J. J. Keller® Encompass® ELD app is the industry’s most simple, flexible and affordable driver electronic log. Formerly known as KellerMobile, this patented ELD mandate-compliant solution is used by commercial motor vehicle drivers to electronically capture hours-of-service duty status information, replacing the driver’s paper log book. The app uses a driver-friendly interface to present hours-of-service data to drivers, helping them optimize their on-duty and driving hours and reduce the risk of violations. The solution works with class 1-8 vehicles and offers many industry and state-specific HOS rulesets, accommodating exempt, non-regulated, and team drivers. The Encompass® ELD app is compliant with ELD (Part 395 Subpart B and Part 395 Appendix) rules and is listed on the FMCSA ELD registry. The Encompass® ELD app is part of the J. J. Keller® Encompass® Fleet Management System, which uses the J. J. Keller® electronic logging device and the Encompass® back office portal. HOW DOES IT WORK: Hours-of-service and telematics data is captured via a hardline adapter from the engine’s diagnostic port into the ELD hardware. The hardware continuously records and stores engine data. Data is transmitted via Bluetooth from the hardware to the Encompass® ELD application on drivers’ iPhone® or iPad® devices. Hours-of-service data and alerts are presented to the drivers in real time using compliance rulesets determined by the company. Data from the iPhone® or iPad® device is transmitted via cellular connection to the Encompass® online back office portal for hours-of-service auditing, reporting and recordkeeping. APP FEATURES: MANDATE-COMPLIANT ELD – Solution is compliant with the final FMCSA mandate. Regulatory and technology updates are delivered over-the-air and require no hardware swap outs. HOS COMPLIANCE ALERTS - App continuously checks drivers’ hours against the current DOT hours-of-service rules and company rulesets, and presents alerts to drivers of impending violations. HOS RULE SETS – App supports state and industry rulesets, including US 60/70, US and Texas Oil Field, Canadian Cycle 1 & 2, US Construction, 100 & 150 Air-Mile Exempt, and more. ROADSIDE INSPECTION MODE – Supports ELD requirements for roadside inspection protocol, including mobile display and Telematics Data Transfer method. ELECTRONIC VEHICLE INSPECTIONS (EDVIRs) – Driver-friendly interface supports pre- and post-trip inspection process, customized criteria, and photo capture of defects. MOBILE MESSAGES – Allows for the quick and efficient exchange of information between the back office and drivers. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONALITY - Supports team driving, hyrail, personal conveyance, exempt logging, border crossing, and more. FLEXIBILITY – App can be used with the J. J. Keller® Compliance Tablet™ or the driver’s own smart device. DOT DRIVER AND VEHICLE COMPLIANCE RECORDKEEPING – Includes Encompass back-office DOT driver and vehicle compliance recordkeeping features for driver qualification, alcohol and drug program management, hiring, and more. DEDICATED DRIVER SUPPORT – Drivers receive 24/7 technical support and Roadside Inspection assistance. A dedicated support team ensures quick resolution on technical issues. DEDICATED COMPANY SUPPORT – Users receive complimentary amenities, including DataQs Challenge Service; DOT Expert Help from our subject-matter experts; regulatory webcasts; an online support site with training videos, FAQs, user guides; and an online training library (Spring 2020). OPTIONAL ADD-ON SOLUTIONS – Options include Dash Cam Pro, performance management, and navigation. COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE - This patented technology was developed by the industry’s leader in regulatory compliance and driver logging since 1953 and is covered by U.S. patents and patents pending. See JJKeller.com/patents.

About

iMarq

This app streamlines field operations by automating real-time updates, status reports, and work order management. It allows field crews to easily report status, location, and manage tasks with photo and geo-tagging capabilities. Back-office teams can track field status and crew activity on a map.

Highlights
  • Automated real-time updates and status reports
  • Photo and geo-tagging for field reports
  • Work order creation and management
  • Field worker location tracking
  • Integration with back-end systems (ERP, EAM, CMMS)
  • Automated field approvals and signatures
  • Incident reporting and damage assessment
Features
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iMarq automates real-time updates and status reports (with photographs and automatic geo-tagging / time-stamping) from the field. Connixt iMarq™ can be used to automate maintenance & parts requests + updates your CMMS/EAM system. In addition, iMarq can be configured to trigger maintenance based on repair codes, alerts, odometer readings & more. The Connixt iMarq mobile suite is the fastest way to connect with your crew, contractors, and temporary workers. In fact, onboarding temporary workers from the field is easy and quick. Any crew-member using iMarq can report status, location, create and manage Work Orders, inspections, service requests and timesheets – all from the field or shop-floor using standard tablets or smartphones. Your back-office can track field status, crew location and work history on map- and list-views. iMarq can also connect, with existing back-end systems (ERP, EAM, CMMS etc.) from the field. Specifically, iMarq can be configured for your inspections, forms, and processes for a range of applications. • Work Orders and Service Orders – receive, create and update from field • Automated field approvals and signatures • Incident reporting • Damage Assessment • On-field time-sheets & material usage • Field worker location & tracking • Material/Parts Request • Bar code printing in the field

Screenshots

ENCOMPASS® ELD4 screens
iMarq4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iMarq at 5.0 against ENCOMPASS® ELD's 4.0. ENCOMPASS® ELD's advantage is ratings volume (924 vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMarq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ENCOMPASS® ELD has 924 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ENCOMPASS® ELD versus iMarq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterENCOMPASS® ELDiMarq
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (924 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings924 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB62 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJ. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.Connixt Inc

Customer experience

ENCOMPASS® ELD

All ratings924 ratings
Positive78.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive19.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative75.6%

iMarq

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ENCOMPASS® ELD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Logs driver as driving when truck is stopped
  • Fails to properly record breaks and rest periods
  • Issues with app crashing and logging out
  • Problems with app detecting movement and changing duty status
  • Inability to properly certify logs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to manage functions and settings
  • Improved personal conveyance and yard move handling
  • Ability to perform inspections on trucks/trailers not in the system

iMarq

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ENCOMPASS® ELD

No in-app purchases

None

iMarq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ENCOMPASS® ELD free?
ENCOMPASS® ELD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMarq free?
iMarq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ENCOMPASS® ELD or iMarq?
iMarq is rated higher. ENCOMPASS® ELD averages 4.0 out of 5 from 924 ratings, while iMarq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ENCOMPASS® ELD or iMarq have ads?
Neither ENCOMPASS® ELD nor iMarq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ENCOMPASS® ELD or iMarq?
ENCOMPASS® ELD ships an update every 2 months, and iMarq every 2 months. Most recently, ENCOMPASS® ELD was updated on October 14, 2026 and iMarq on October 14, 2026.

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