# HUD Widgets vs Speedmeter +

The clearest difference is rating: Speedmeter + at 4.5 against HUD Widgets's 3.5. Speedmeter + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 109). HUD Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HUD Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedmeter + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 55% and 55% positive.

HUD Widgets ships an update every 2 months, Speedmeter + every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HUD Widgets | Speedmeter + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 54 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HUDWAY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025838451) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### HUD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609)

This app provides a suite of driving widgets, including speedometers, trip information, and weather, that can be used in standard or head-up display (HUD) mode. It offers features like driving score calculation, fuel consumption tracking, and a land meter for car slope angles.

**Highlights:** Speedometers (classic, digital, retro), GPS trip information (driving score, fuel consumption), Land meter (car slope angle), Weather and clock, Eco-driving graphs, Internet Radio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Clean and modern UI design
- 🎯 Highly customizable widgets and displays
- 📊 Accurate speed and distance tracking
- 🆓 Ad-free experience
- 🌙 HUD mode for daytime visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- ⚠️ Settings reset after closing app
- 🌞 Poor visibility in bright sunlight
- 📱 Landscape-only orientation support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before starting on latest iOS versions
- Settings reset to default when app is closed
- GPS data inaccuracy error persists after GPS recovery
- Crashes after 3-4 uses
- Compass displays backwards

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Portrait mode (vertical orientation)
- 180-degree screen rotation capability
- OBD2 adapter support for real vehicle data
- Truck vehicle type option


### Speedmeter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932)

Track your speed and distance with this GPS-based speedometer and odometer. It offers offline functionality, speed limit alerts, and warnings for speed and red light cameras worldwide. View trip details, weather, and altitude, with a convenient Today widget and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** GPS-based speedometer and odometer, Offline functionality, Speed limit display and warnings, Speed and red light camera alerts, Trip distance and duration tracking, Today widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 📍 Provides street/road information
- 💡 Useful features like altitude, compass, etc.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🔋 Inaccurate odometer and distance tracking
- 🔇 Lack of sound alerts/notifications
- 🔍 Speed limit data not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Odometer measures in wrong units
- Speed limit data inaccuracies
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Bluetooth audio integration issues

**Requested features**

- Large digital speed display mode
- Customizable interface and settings
- Sound alerts for speed cameras and limits
- Improved odometer and distance tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HUD Widgets free?

HUD Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedmeter + free?

Speedmeter + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HUD Widgets or Speedmeter +?

Speedmeter + is rated higher. HUD Widgets averages 3.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Speedmeter + averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do HUD Widgets or Speedmeter + have ads?

Speedmeter + shows ads; HUD Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, HUD Widgets or Speedmeter +?

HUD Widgets ships an update every 2 months, and Speedmeter + every 6 months. Most recently, HUD Widgets was updated on October 15, 2026 and Speedmeter + on October 13, 2026.

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