# DriveMate KingKong — Retro Speed Warning Chime.

> Retro GPS speedometer with overspeed warning alarm and travel distance tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by CARMATE MFG.CO.,LTD..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivemate-kingkong/id405895275 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [CARMATE MFG.CO.,LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/386911355)
- Category: Navigation, Entertainment
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 14 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2010-12-15
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivemate-kingkong/id405895275/reviews.md

## What is DriveMate KingKong?

DriveMate KingKong is a simple speedometer app that uses the GPS function.
This retro style speedometer app has a warning alarm function for over speeding. It sounds an alarm sound* when the vehicle exceeds the set speed limit.

*This app is named after the "dingdong" alarm sound (sounds like "kin-kon" or "king-kong" when expressed in Japanese).

---- What is the speed warning alarm? ----
It was mandatory for all Japanese vehicles to be equipped with speed alarms between 1974 and 1986. Reminding you of the chime sounds of those days, this speed alarm is used to make you pay attention to the vehicle’s speed when you exceed a certain limit (ordinary passenger car: approx. 100 km/h, "Kei" car: approx. 80km/h).

---- Target users ----
■Persons who want to be aware of the moving speed and distance while driving/riding a car, bus, train, or bicycle and jogging or walking.
■Persons who want to pay attention to the moving speed.
■Persons who long for the nostalgic “dingdong” speed alarm sounds of the Japanese cars between 1974 to 1986.

---- Features ----
■Speedometer
When the iPhone or iPad (Cellular devices only) receives Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite signals, the speedometer displays your current speed. The down arrow (▼) symbol will be displayed at the highest speed recorded since the app was started.

You can use the lower right switch to change the display unit between "km/h" and "MPH."

The highest speed from five selections (60, 180, 240, 360 and 1500 km/h or MPH).

The left side indicator (satellite icon) among the indicators under the meter informs you of the receiving status of GPS satellite signals. The indicator lights red when you are in a place such as a building or tunnel that blocks reception of GPS satellite signals. It turns green when GPS satellite signals can be received properly.

■Speed warning alarm
When you exceed the set speed limit, the speed warning indicator under the screen lights red and the application sounds a “dingdong” speed warning alarm at the same time.

You can change the setting speed by tapping the Setting button and moving the red needle displayed on the screen with your finger.

The speed-warning alarm may sound slightly off-tempo sometimes because this speedometer attempts to reproduce the feel of the 70s and 80s alarm sound. This is not a bug.

This application software does not have a volume adjustment function. Use the volume control on the iPhone or iPad to adjust the sound.

■Travelling distance
The meter displays the distance that has been traveled while this application software is turned on. The distance is measured in kilometers (or miles).

The upper display shows the odometer. You can change the value from settings to make it same as your car.

The lower display shows the trip meter. This value is reset when you tap the Reset button.

■Warning lamp (rightmost lamp)
When your smartphone is running out of battery, the rightmost indicator under the meter lights.

【Warning and cautions】
■Never operate this application software while you are driving a car.
■If the speed alarm makes you drowsy, stop using the alarm immediately.
■Be sure to use this application software when you are outside. Otherwise, it may not display the accurate speed and distance.
■This application software uses the Location Service, therefore turn ON the Location Service when you use it.

* Continued use of GPS running in the background would drain battery.

## Key features

- GPS Speedometer
- Overspeed warning alarm
- Travel distance tracking
- Adjustable speed limit
- Unit conversion (km/h, MPH)
- Battery level indicator

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivemate-kingkong/id405895275/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Can’t play music while chime is on

*2018-08-10*

Good app just can’t play music while the chime is going other than that it’s good

### 5/5 — Good

*2015-09-14*

Very good use it for tracks days in the Lamborghini

### 2/5 — sad

*2014-08-20, version 2.0.0*

Annoying ads, doesn't update properly... but more importantly....  No landscape.

### 2/5 — Kingkong

*2014-01-24, version 2.0.0*

Does not work in the background even after in-app purchase.

### 4/5 — Simple and easy to use

*2013-07-14*

No mirrored HUD style and it's almost too simple.

### 1/5 — Crap

*2013-01-12*

Dose not tell you what to do

### 5/5 — Peter griffin

*2013-01-07, version 1.2.0*

Very cool

### 4/5 — Works great

*2012-12-06*

Wouldn't mind different options for the odometer so it can be used for
More than 1 vehicle

### 1/5 — What the hell

*2012-11-23*

Keeps coming up with error check settings and it won't let you go to settings fix it or I'll keep writing reviews like this!!

## Frequently asked questions about DriveMate KingKong

### What is DriveMate KingKong?

DriveMate KingKong is a free GPS-based speedometer app that displays your current speed and includes a retro-style overspeed warning alarm. It also tracks your travel distance and shows your battery level.

### Does DriveMate KingKong have ads?

No, DriveMate KingKong is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience while you monitor your speed.

### What devices is DriveMate KingKong compatible with?

DriveMate KingKong is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It requires a cellular connection for GPS functionality on iPads.

### How accurate is the speed reading in DriveMate KingKong?

The app uses GPS satellite signals to display your current speed. The satellite indicator turns green when signals are received properly and red when reception is blocked, such as in tunnels.

### Can I customize the speed warning alarm in DriveMate KingKong?

Yes, you can adjust the set speed limit by tapping the Setting button and moving the red needle on the screen. The alarm aims to replicate nostalgic sounds from 1974-1986 Japanese cars.

### How often is DriveMate KingKong updated?

The latest version, 4.1.0, was released on January 9, 2024. Updates typically include improvements and bug fixes to ensure reliable performance.

### What is the age rating for DriveMate KingKong?

DriveMate KingKong has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How does the travel distance feature work in DriveMate KingKong?

The app displays the distance traveled while it is active. It includes an odometer display that can be adjusted and a trip meter that resets when you tap the Reset button.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2024-01-09

*Minor fixes

### 4.0.3 — 2022-07-07

* Fixed a bug of license plates collection that collects plates of not traveled area, or  not collects plates of traveled area.

### 4.0.2 — 2022-05-19

* Fixed some bugs

### 4.0.1 — 2022-05-12

* Minor bug fixes

### 4.0.0 — 2022-05-10

* Now compatible with iOS 15
* Stability improvements
* Added theme customizing feature
* Added color selection feature for digital speedometer
* Removed linkage feature for Spin n' Click
* Now you can hide the odometer and trip meter
* Other minor improvements

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