# S.P.E.E.D — How fast!

> Displays real-time speed in mph and kmh, automatically adjusting to local units. (iPhone/iPad app by Kurmudgeon.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kurmudgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/354937084)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 440 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2015-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056/reviews.md

## What is S.P.E.E.D?

SPEED is a hyper-focused speedometer for iPhone. No clutter, no maps, no menus to dig through—just your speed, rendered beautifully and instantly the moment you open the app.

At its heart is a bespoke seven-segment display, hand-drawn in vector paths rather than a generic font. Every digit illuminates like authentic dashboard hardware: active segments glow brightly while inactive ones stay faintly visible in the background, just like a real LED readout. The result is crisp at every size, from iPhone SE to Pro Max.

FEATURES

• Bespoke seven-segment readout — custom vector-drawn digits with an authentic hardware glow.
• Instant MPH / KMH or even KTS switching — tap to swap units; your choice is remembered next time.
• Stays awake on your mount — the screen never auto-dims while you're tracking, perfect for a car mount or bike handlebar.
• Beautiful light & dark themes — pure OLED black with neon green at night, crisp charcoal on light gray by day, following your system setting automatically.
• Smooth, real-time telemetry — GPS-driven speed powered by CoreLocation.
• 100% free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no locked features. Ever.

PRIVACY FIRST

s.p.e.e.d has a zero data footprint. Your location is used only in the moment to calculate your speed—nothing is stored on your device, no routes or history are kept, and nothing is ever transmitted over the network.

BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY

When you minimize the app or lock your screen, location updates suspend immediately to protect your battery. Lightweight, focused, and respectful of your phone and your privacy.

Open it. Glance at it. That's the whole app.

## Key features

- Displays speed in mph
- Displays speed in kmh
- Automatic unit detection
- Country-specific speed units

## What do users think of S.P.E.E.D?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ No ads
- 💯 Accurate speed readings
- ☀️ Day and night mode
- 🔄 Can be flipped vertically and horizontally
- 💡 Minimalistic design

**Cons**

- 🐛 Does not work for many users
- 📉 Shows 0 mph when moving
- 🤷 Users don't know how to use it
- ❓ Units not easily switchable
- 🚫 App does nothing

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App shows 0 mph when moving
- App does not work at all
- Cannot switch main unit to Km/h
- App does not display speed

**Most requested features**

- Add knots and m/s units
- Option to change background/text colors
- Add miles traveled option
- Show the time

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Won’t work

*2023-09-02*

When in through my ball it had 1mph pleas help me and tell me how to use this app

### 1/5 — Bad

*2023-06-01*

It would not let me do it

### 5/5 — Nice simple speedometer (Feature Suggestion)

*2023-05-30, version 2.3*

This is a great app that simply shows you your speed in miles/hour and km/h however I would like to see knots and m/s on the screen at the same time optionally just like how the unit your country doesn’t use shows smaller I would like to be able to enable knots and m/s down there too.

### 1/5 — It does not work somebody tell me why

*2023-05-18*

It’s not saying my speed

### 1/5 — Bad game

*2023-03-15*

Do not get it!
It doesn’t do anything it is just a wast of space.

### 5/5 — Good

*2022-06-21*

No ads and a simple design.

### 5/5 — Easy to use & the best app out there!

*2022-02-17, version 2.3*

I use this on my 12kw ebike that goes 65mph and I was extremely happy to find a speedometer app that does exactly what it is meant to and nothing more. No annoying ads, doesn’t seem to allow the display to be turned off, easy to read, can be flipped vertically and horizontally, day and night mode (IMPORTANT FOR ME!) and that’s it! 
As an idea, an ability to change the background/text colors would also be pretty cool, but not at all necessary :)

Big thanks to the developer. Keep it up!

### 1/5 — Have I missed something

*2022-02-07, version 2.3*

Using iPhone 12 max pro, latest software and the app does exactly nothing.
Sorry but ……..

### 1/5 — Bad

*2021-08-25*

It won’t even work it ont do anything

**Developer response:** Hi ojnj, sorry to hear you're having problems - make sure that you have allowed the app access to 'Location' in the 'Settings' on your phone

### 5/5 — Maddox

*2021-08-07*

It is very accurate

**Developer response:** Thanks BH! :-o

## Frequently asked questions about S.P.E.E.D

### What does this app do?

This app functions as a simple speedometer, displaying your current speed. It shows your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (kmh).

### How does the app determine the speed units?

The application automatically detects the country you are in. It then sets the primary unit of measurement (mph or kmh) to match the standard used in that specific country.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, this application is completely free to use. There are no costs associated with downloading or using its features.

### What are the main use cases for this app?

The primary use case is to easily monitor your current speed, whether you are driving, cycling, or walking. It is particularly useful for travelers who move between countries with different speed measurement standards.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.7 — 2026-06-16

Now in Spanish, French, German, and Italian.

### 2.6 — 2026-06-15

- Improved layout options, now per session shows the max speed and distance travelled, all can be disabled for cleaner UI
- Added a HUD mode to show the speed reflected on the windscreen

### 2.5 — 2026-06-04

Version 2.5 — a complete rebuild.

s.p.e.e.d has been rewritten from the ground up around one idea: your speed, rendered beautifully.

• All-new seven-segment display — every digit is now hand-drawn in vector paths for an authentic hardware glow, crisp on every iPhone from SE to Pro Max.
• Redesigned light & dark themes — pure OLED black with neon green at night, crisp charcoal by day, following your system setting automatically.
• Instant MPH / KMH switching that remembers your choice.
• Stays awake on your mount — the screen no longer dims while you're tracking.
• Faster, lighter, smoother real-time telemetry.
• Privacy first — zero data footprint. Nothing stored, nothing transmitted.

Still no ads, ever.

### 2.3 — 2019-02-24

Tidied up the settings screen

### 2.2 — 2019-02-21

Now you can rate the app from settings (Every little bit helps)

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