# Speedometer + HUD (Digital Speedo + Heads-Up-Display) — user reviews

> 102 indexed App Store user reviews of Speedometer + HUD (Digital Speedo + Heads by Bonobo, rated 3.85/5 from 179 ratings.

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-plus-hud-digital-speedo-plus-heads-up-display/id375318117/reviews
- App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-plus-hud-digital-speedo-plus-heads-up-display/id375318117.md
- Rating breakdown: 5★ 98 · 4★ 24 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 12 · 1★ 28

## What do users think of Speedometer + HUD (Digital Speedo + Heads?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Clean, simple, and easy-to-read interface
- 🎯 Accurate speed measurements
- 💡 Innovative heads-up display (HUD) feature
- 🆓 Free app with no cost
- 🌙 Useful nighttime HUD windshield reflection
- 📱 Works well on iPhone devices
- ⚡ Quick GPS signal acquisition when properly configured
- 🚗 Helpful for broken or inaccurate car speedometers

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent GPS signal detection failures
- ⚠️ Requires constant location access (privacy concern)
- 📵 Not compatible with iOS 11 and later versions
- 🔋 High battery consumption due to GPS usage
- ⏱️ Slow speed response and update delays
- 🔄 App crashes when accessing settings
- 📱 Not optimized for iPhone 5+ screen sizes
- 🚫 Limited to landscape orientation only

**Commonly reported bugs**

- GPS signal stuck on "Searching for GPS" screen indefinitely
- App crashes when rejecting location permissions or accessing settings
- Speed reading freezes and requires 20+ km/h change to update
- Paid subscription reverts to basic version after reinstall
- App performance degrades and slows down device
- Not optimized for iPhone 5 screen resolution
- Speed capped at 199 km/h limiting high-speed use
- Inconsistent GPS accuracy across different devices

**Most requested features**

- iOS 11+ compatibility update
- Portrait/vertical orientation mode
- Speed limit removal (currently capped at 199 km/h)
- Compass heading indicator
- Pitch and roll indicators for pilots
- Speed recording and history tracking
- Customizable color options
- Auto-rotate screen capability
- "While using" GPS permission option instead of always-on
- Speed alert customization with incremental settings
- iPad support with larger display numbers
- Different gauge and display options

## Newest reviews (13 of 102)

### 4/5 — Read actual review

*2018-05-13, version 2.0.3*

I agree with the pilots review, a heading indicator would be a nice addition, along with a pitch/roll indicator. But unfortunately the developer needs to update this app to be compatible with iOS 11. I got a new truck and when I’m doing 85 on my speedo they are passing me pretty fast, so I would like to know what speed I’m actually doing. Other than that great app, love the heads up display mode for night time driving..... please update app at least to iOS 11 standards

### 2/5 — Update

*2018-04-22*

When is this app being updated to be compatible with my phone

### 4/5 — Please update for ios11 to work with it

*2018-02-09, version 2.0.3*

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this app, but since my phone updated to IOS 11 it now will not work. So please update app

### 4/5 — Good, but..

*2018-01-30*

Needs to be updated for the new iOS

### 3/5 — Update required

*2017-10-30*

When are you going to release the ios11 update please

### 2/5 — Speed limited

*2017-05-09*

This app does not register speed over 199km/h. Sitting on the bullet train today wondering why it was maxing out at 199. Downloaded another app and fair enough it displays the correct speed and max of 269km/h. Don't download if traveling over 200km/h.

### 5/5 — Could be better

*2016-08-29*

Great idea would be nice if it could rotate. 
Adding 30 & 40 warnings in mph mode would be great

### 3/5 — Does its job

*2016-05-28, version 2.0.3*

Does a heads up display ok. Clarity is not the best. I really don't like giving the app access to my location all the time. Customer support is almost non existent.

### 5/5 — It works!

*2016-05-12, version 2.0.3*

My speedometer went out due to the needle falling below the 0MPH mark, and this App worked great for me. Got to my desired speed and set Cruise Control and good to go! Thanks developers!

### 2/5 — Flawed...

*2016-03-18, version 2.0.3*

Why would app need to access gps "always" not just when "app is in use"? No setting to disable it either.

### 3/5 — Needs "while using" GPS option

*2016-02-20, version 2.0.3*

I would have rated five stars but this is yet another app that doesn't give you a "while using" GPS option. It's either always or never.

### 5/5 — Works perfect

*2016-01-30*

It is so good works well, very accurate and easy to read, would be handy to have vertical as well though. Use it in 4x4 with big tires.

### 5/5 — A life saver, and ticket saver

*2015-12-08, version 2.0.3*

So, I was driving, looked down, and discovered I was doing 100mph in a 60mph speed zone. After the initial scare, I realized my speedometer was on steroids and showing almost double my actual speed.  Now I don't have to be in a rush to get it fixed, nor do I have to worry about some cop who's had a bad day and wants to take it out on someone doing 5 over the limit.  Great app!

## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated)

### 1/5 — Bad Developer

*2019-02-05*

Purchased, to have developer stop updating the app. 

Developer went on to create similar app under a different name.

### 1/5 — Hey!

*2018-07-05*

Update to 11!!

### 1/5 — Non iOS 11 app

*2017-10-09, version 2.0.3*

Good app if you have old phone without iOS 11.  Unfortunately Apple forces you to update and they block any apps that aren’t iOS 11 compatible. You can open app but gives error message so don’t download this app (That is coming from Apple)

### 1/5 — SLOW DOWN

*2017-01-19, version 2.0.3*

Doesn't work very well now I have I phone 6 it keeps sending me messages that this app is slowing down my phone and that the developers need to update this app asap use at your own RISK.

### 1/5 — Don't bother. Scroll on to another one.

*2016-06-17*

I have several apps that use GPS. This one said it couldn't find any satellite signals. Utter tosh! All the other apps were working. Maybe they wanted to screw some cash out of me. App deleted within minutes.

### 1/5 — Can't advance past "searching for GPS"

*2016-04-29*

Those that can get past that hurdle seem to enjoy it though.

### 1/5 — Fails badly

*2016-03-10*

This app repeatedly fails to find satellites unless it is deleted and reinstalled. 
On top of that, it loses the paid subscription reverting back to basic version. 
Waste of time.

### 1/5 — No signal no hope

*2015-03-23*

Looked good on the AppStore but no signal even though maps works! 0/10

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2015-02-28*

Won't get past the "Searching for GPS" screen.

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2014-11-28*

Never gets past the searching for GPS page.

## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated)

### 5/5 — need update

*2019-12-23, version 2.0.3*

Seriously We need to update , I missed it
      i'm waiting ....

### 5/5 — Great app

*2018-07-07*

Works, well, what mote can you say

### 5/5 — Love it

*2018-01-18, version 2.0.3*

It is the most accurate when you say yes to track your location

### 5/5 — Update the app to iOS 11

*2017-12-30, version 2.0.3*

Please update it to IOS 11 I really love this app !!!!! Saved me from tickets !!!

### 5/5 — Updates

*2017-11-26*

I’m waiting for an update I use this app all the time

### 5/5 — Needs an update

*2017-10-19, version 2.0.3*

I updated my phone and I’m unable to use this app. I use this app almost everyday and I’m really disappointed that I can no longer use it. Any help would be great

### 5/5 — WAS really good…

*2017-10-16*

When will this be updated for iOS 11??

### 5/5 — Love this app - please update for iOS 11

*2017-09-25, version 2.0.3*

Love this app, wish there were more like it. Work great before iOS 11, now needs update.

Thank You

### 5/5 — Please update the app to work with iOS 11

*2017-09-19*

This app will no longer work once iOS 11 is released. Please update to a 64bit version.

### 5/5 — Clean, Bold & Easy to Read

*2016-10-14, version 2.0.3*

Other such apps may provide more info but I prefer and use this one because the display is clean, bold and easy to read while driving. I hope they never yield to any user suggestions to clutter it up.

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