Needle: GPS Speedometer
Offline trips, HUD & 0-60
About
This app displays your current speed using GPS and accelerometer data, records trip details, and times your acceleration. It offers a heads-up display mode and customizable themes, all without collecting any user data or displaying ads.
What's New in Needle
1.0
October 14, 2026
FAQ
What is Needle?
Needle is an iPhone app that displays your GPS speed, records trip details like distance and duration, and times your 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h acceleration. It features a clean dial, an optional HUD mode, and customizable themes.
Does Needle work offline?
Yes, Needle is designed to work entirely offline. It does not require a network connection and has no networking code, meaning no data is collected or transmitted.
Does Needle have ads?
No, Needle is completely ad-free. The app's privacy label states 'Data Not Collected' because it contains no advertisements and no network code.
What devices does Needle support?
Needle is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It has an age rating of 4+.
How accurate is the speed reading in Needle?
Needle uses live GPS speed smoothed with the accelerometer between fixes. This provides good accuracy, estimated to be roughly 0.2 seconds for the 0-60 timer.
Can Needle alert me if I'm speeding?
Yes, Needle provides an over-limit haptic alert. You can set it to notify you when you exceed your desired speed.
How often is Needle updated?
Needle was last updated on October 14, 2026, with version 1.0. As it is a new release, future updates will depend on user feedback and developer plans.
Is Needle suitable for professional racing?
Needle is not a drag-strip timer and does not claim to be. While it provides acceleration timing and speed tracking, its accuracy is best suited for general driving and performance monitoring, not professional racing.
