# Speedometer+

> Accurate GPS speedometer with trip meter and maximum speed tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by 30 South LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-plus/id468447112 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [30 South LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/331245760)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.29/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 103 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2011-10-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-plus/id468447112/reviews.md

## What is Speedometer+?

Speedometer+:
 • places a highly accurate speedometer in the palm of your hand
  • dedicated faces for mph, km/h, knots
  • displays current speed with both an analog and digital readout
  • records your maximum speed for a session
  • ability to lock your maximum speed so it's not overwritten by
  a new maximum speed
  • ability to share your maximum speed with friends
  • ability to reset your maximum speed in order to record a new
  session
  • high level of contrast in order to easily see in the daylight
  • clear GPS accuracy indicator
  • trip meter to measure distance you have traveled
  • toggle a setting to keep measuring max speed & trip while
  you're using other apps
  • digital readout records up to 999 mph, 999 km/h, 99.9 knots

  ==========

  Great for the following:
  • driving
  • on a train
  • sailing/boating
  • motorcycle rides
  • plane rides
  • anything where you want to measure speed

  ==========

  Best results:
  The accuracy of this speedometer is subject to the accuracy of the GPS
  on your iPhone. Our GPS accuracy indicator helps you quickly see when
  you're getting a good signal when the green light is on. The following
  general rules will help you quickly get a good GPS signal:

  • keep the unit in the line of sight of the sky
  • try to stay close to the same position for a few moments
  while the device gets a GPS lock
  • even with a good GPS signal reading, the unit may take a
  little bit of time on startup to get a GPS lock on especially when you
  are moving fast

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

## Key features

- Accurate GPS speedometer
- Analog and digital speed display
- Maximum speed recording
- Trip meter for distance traveled
- High contrast display for daylight
- GPS accuracy indicator
- Background speed tracking

## What do users think of Speedometer+?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✅ Highly accurate speed readings
- 👍 Easy to use and intuitive interface
- 🎨 Clean, attractive design (especially landscape mode)
- 📊 Useful odometer and distance tracking
- 🔧 Reliable for vehicle speedometer calibration
- ⚡ Works without phone reception
- 🚗 Versatile across multiple vehicle types
- 📱 No ads or bloatware
- 🎯 Responsive speed updates in most conditions
- 💰 Good value for the price

**Cons**

- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Orientation/landscape mode display issues
- 🐢 Slow speed updates and lag
- 🎨 Ugly vertical mode design (walnut effect)
- ⚠️ Unreliable on some older devices
- 🔄 Settings don't persist between uses
- 📍 Requires clear GPS signal
- ⚠️ Inconsistent accuracy on some devices
- 🔊 Annoying confirmation alerts
- ❌ Limited to 100 mph maximum display

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Landscape mode causes display to be too large and unresponsive
- App freezes when switching between portrait and landscape
- Crashes on iPhone 4S with iOS 7.1.2
- Phone freezes and slows down when app runs in background
- Random reorientation from landscape to portrait
- Doesn't read speed at all on some devices
- Erratic readings while parked (shows 0-2 mph movement)
- Laggy UI performance on iOS 5
- Settings reset to default (e.g., knots instead of MPH)
- Slow to update speed changes
- Inaccurate distance tracking (adds phantom miles)

**Most requested features**

- Adjustable maximum speed dial (above 100 mph)
- Customizable background/theme options
- Manual rotation button to avoid unlocking device
- Persistent odometer/trip mileage tracking
- Mini floating window mode for multitasking
- HUD display option
- Digital display option instead of analog
- Larger digital readout in vertical mode
- Speed graph/chart over time
- Average speed calculation
- Ability to disable confirmation alerts
- GPS set to 'only when using' for battery savings
- Landscape-only mode option
- Multiple theme/display options
- Smoother speed transitions

## Recent user reviews (10 of 103)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-plus/id468447112/reviews.md

### 5/5 — fun on the runways of life

*2020-09-05*

fun

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2016-09-21*

Easy to use and does what's promised.

### 1/5 — Continual glitch

*2015-10-21, version 1.4*

Don't bother. Every time it goes into landscape mode it's to big to fit the screen properly then gets stuck when you try going back to portrait.

### 4/5 — Hideous background image

*2015-10-19*

Is it leather? Is it lava? Is it melted skin? Let users change that cringeworthy photo please. Also a rotation button would be excellent so we don't need to unlock rotation while driving to see the landscape style.

### 5/5 — Good for racers!

*2015-10-19, version 1.4*

This is very intuitive application, I use this even when I walk!

### 1/5 — Now Broken

*2015-09-22*

Latest version no longer works properly on 4S with ios 7.1.2. Switching to landscape completely messes up the display. Please fix.

### 5/5 — Pretty accurate speedometer

*2015-09-19*

The app is accurate but it would be nice if the dial's max reading was more than 100 mph (I check the speed of an Amtrak train and 100 mph is not enough)
Also It would be nice if by tapping the Speedometer, it would shrink
in size to let say .5"x.5" and I could place it in any corner of the 
screen of my choice by dragging it. In a mini mode it should also
be transparent and have the ability to stay on top of other running 
applications, so I can use it as a reference while running other 
applications. By tapping the mini Speedometer, it should switch
back to its original full screen size mode.
What do you think?
Can you do that?

### 5/5 — Really cool

*2015-06-25, version 1.3*

I love the app. One thing I would change is to have GPS set for "only when using".   I am very stingy with my battery. 😏😀

### 5/5 — Sweet App

*2015-05-05, version 1.3*

Nice app for my golf cart. Speed was radar checked spot on!

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2015-03-29, version 1.3*

It made me waste a dollar and froze my phone and I paid 50 dollars to replace it when it was fine

## Frequently asked questions about Speedometer+

### What does Speedometer+ do?

Speedometer+ places a highly accurate GPS speedometer in your hand. It displays your current speed in both analog and digital formats, records your maximum speed for a session, and includes a trip meter to measure distance traveled. It's designed for easy viewing in daylight and provides a clear GPS accuracy indicator.

### What are the key features of Speedometer+?

Key features include dedicated faces for mph, km/h, and knots, the ability to lock and reset maximum speed, a trip meter, high contrast for daylight visibility, and a clear GPS accuracy indicator. It also offers a setting to keep measuring speed and trip distance while using other apps.

### Is Speedometer+ free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description.

### What activities is Speedometer+ useful for?

Speedometer+ is great for a variety of activities where measuring speed is important. This includes driving, train rides, sailing or boating, motorcycle rides, plane rides, and anything else where you want to measure your speed.

### How accurate is the GPS speed reading?

The accuracy of the speedometer is subject to the accuracy of your device's GPS. The app includes a GPS accuracy indicator to help you see when you have a good signal. For best results, keep the device in line of sight of the sky and allow it a few moments to get a GPS lock, especially when moving fast.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2015-09-18

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

-bigger screen sizes

### 1.3 — 2012-02-14

-minor bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2012-01-31

- added large digital landscape display
- added localizations
- moved knots to last position

### 1.1 — 2011-10-14

-Improved the GPS and made some updates to make the needle update more smoothly. Also changed it to update back to 0 when stopped.

-Added a trip meter to show distance traveled.

-Added the option to keep it running in the background so that you can get max speed and trip distance with the app closed.

### 1.0 — 2011-10-05

No release notes.

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