QuickSpeed vs Real Satellite Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
QuickSpeed
This free iPhone app functions as a simple speedometer and odometer for bicycling. It offers route saving and loading with GPX support, displays elevation data, and includes a retro analog display mode. Continued GPS use may impact battery life.
- Speedometer and odometer
- Route saving and loading
- .gpx exporter/importer
- True elevation changes
- Elevation profile via USGS
- Retro analog mode
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QuickSpeed is a barebones, simple to use speedometer/odometer (iPhone only), for bicycling. It is completely free, with no in-app purchases required for full funtionality. Save or load your favorite routes with .gpx exporter/importer feature. Get true elevation changes and elevation profile via USGS. Retro mode with analog speedometer and odometer. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Real Satellite Speed
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Real Satellite Speed uses your iPhone's GPS to show your true speed in real time - measured directly from satellite data, not estimated by the accelerometer. Whether you're driving, cycling, running, or flying, get the most accurate speed reading possible right from your pocket. SPEED SCREEN - Large, easy-to-read speed display in km/h, mph or m/s - Current altitude - Session maximum speed - see how fast you've gone - Clean dark interface designed for glanceability SPEED ALARM - Set a speed limit threshold - The app plays an alert sound the moment you exceed it - Easily adjust the target speed with + / - buttons or type it directly DESIGNED FOR REAL USE - Works on iPhone and iPad - Portrait mode optimised - Lightweight and battery-friendly - No account required - open and go Real Satellite Speed is perfect for drivers who want to double-check their speedometer, cyclists tracking their rides, pilots monitoring ground speed, or anyone curious about how fast they're really moving. Warning: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." Disclaimer: This application is intended to be used for information purposes only. The author will not take any responsibility for any irresponsible use of the application and/or any inaccuracy of the speed displayed on the device due to poor satellite coverage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: QuickSpeed at none against Real Satellite Speed's shown. QuickSpeed also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
QuickSpeed ships an update every 2 months, Real Satellite Speed every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickSpeed | Real Satellite Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 16 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tremont Air, LLC | Txus Carrion |
In-app purchases
QuickSpeed
No in-app purchases
Real Satellite Speed
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is QuickSpeed free?
Is Real Satellite Speed free?
Do QuickSpeed or Real Satellite Speed have ads?
Which is updated more often, QuickSpeed or Real Satellite Speed?
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