QuickSpeed vs Speedometer ∞ GPS 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.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
This app provides a simple and beautiful speedometer for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to easily track their speed with an extra-large digital display, functioning as a HUD.
- Large digital display
- HUD mode
- Speed tracking
- iPhone and iPad compatible
- Extra large font
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A simple, beautiful speedometer with an extra-large readout — see your GPS speed at a glance, in km/h or mph. • Real-time GPS speed with a giant, glanceable number • Switch between km/h and mph with one tap • Light, Dark, and Auto color themes • Built-in signal quality indicator so you always know when GPS is solid • Works in portrait or landscape, on iPhone and iPad • Designed to stay out of your way — no clutter, no distraction Speedometer ∞ Pro unlocks: • HUD Mode — mirrored readout for windshield projection while you drive • No ads • All future Pro features You can keep using the free speedometer as long as you want. Great for driving, cycling, running, boating, and anywhere you want a larger, clearer read of your current speed than your device's default. Privacy Policy: https://apps.fawkeswei.com/speedometer/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: QuickSpeed at 100% against Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's 50%. QuickSpeed also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, 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. Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. QuickSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.
QuickSpeed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of QuickSpeed's written reviews are positive against 50% of Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's.
QuickSpeed ships an update every 2 months, Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QuickSpeed | Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 4.4 (1.3K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Tremont Air, LLC | Fawkes Wei |
Customer experience
QuickSpeed
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Bugs and requests
QuickSpeed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't track speed at all
- Displays incorrect speed readings
- Doesn't work in certain conditions
Requested features
3 requests- Add tutorial or instructions
- Improve speed tracking accuracy
- Provide speed history or top speed tracking
In-app purchases
QuickSpeed
No in-app purchases
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
Questions
Is QuickSpeed free?
Is Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed free?
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