ENCOMPASS® ELD vs MAGAfleet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
MAGAfleet
This FMCSA-approved electronic logbook simplifies Hours of Service logging and ensures compliance for commercial drivers. It offers automatic driving event recording when paired with compatible hardware and provides essential features for tracking, maintenance, and reporting.
- FMCSA-approved ELD compliance
- Automatic driving event recording
- Hours of Service (HOS) dashboard
- Driver Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) reporting
- IFTA and fuel efficiency reporting
- DOT inspection mode
- API location sharing
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The MAGA-ELD Driver App is an FMCSA-approved electronic logbook that makes logging your Hours of Service (HOS) and staying FMCSA-compliant hassle-free. The App can be used both as a stand-alone App or together with the MAGA-ELD hardware device to meet ELD requirements. When the MAGA-ELD Driver App is connected to the MAGA-ELD device via Bluetooth, it automatically records driving events. ELD COMPLIANCE Bluetooth Connection to MAGA-ELD device Straightforward User Interface HOS Dashboard Supports all US and Canada Cycle Rules Personal Conveyance and Yard Move (optional) Team-Driving Supported ELD-Exempt Mode Exemptions Non-Driving Log Edits Co-Driver Time Assignment (Admin Portal) HOS Time Limit Warnings Driving Mode HOS Dashboard Automatic Light and Dark Mode Unassigned Driving Event Assignment DOT Inspection Mode Form & Manner Errors Warning Data Backup in No-Network Areas TRACKING & TELEMATICS API Location Sharing GPS Location Tracking MAINTENANCE Driver Vehicle Inspection (DVIR) Flow Safe / Not Safe to Drive Status Existing Defect Carry-Over DTC Fault Codes FUEL & IFTA IFTA Reporting Fuel Efficiency Reporting SUPPORT DOT Inspection Card Online User Manuals & How-To Videos 100% US-Based On-Call Support
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MAGAfleet at 100% against ENCOMPASS® ELD's 19%. MAGAfleet also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). ENCOMPASS® ELD's advantage is ratings volume (923 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
MAGAfleet holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ENCOMPASS® ELD has 923 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of ENCOMPASS® ELD's written reviews are positive against 100% of MAGAfleet's.
ENCOMPASS® ELD ships an update every 2 months, MAGAfleet every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ENCOMPASS® ELD | MAGAfleet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (923 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 923 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. | Magafleet LLC |
Customer experience
ENCOMPASS® ELD
MAGAfleet
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
MAGAfleet
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ENCOMPASS® ELD
No in-app purchases
MAGAfleet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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