Comparison

HUD Widgets vs Speedometer GPS & Compass

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HUD Widgets

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
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HUD Widgets app is a set of handy and popular navigation widgets, like speedometers, trip info, landmeter, weather, eco-driving, etc... All widgets work in regular or head-up display (HUD) mode. Speedometers: — Classic digital speedometer — Digital, with compass, odometer, and distance traveled (Chevrolet Aveo style) — A set of retro speedometers: Cadillac style, arched, circular GPS trip information: — See how safely you drive: the app calculates your driving score based on your acceleration, braking, turns, and speeding data. — Know your fuel consumption per each trip and the expenses on it. — Information on your current, maximum and average speed, distance and time traveled — Large compass — Eco-driving. Acceleration and deceleration graphs indicate driving efficiency Other: — Internet Radio — Land meter. Indicates the angle of car slope or tilt — pitching and rolling — Weather and clock Launch the app, select the widget, and place the smartphone close to the windshield (to use it in HUD mode, with the screen image reflected onto the windshield), or fix it in the mount. Attention! 1. On a clear day, the device screen brightness is typically insufficient to give a decent reflection for HUD mode. In that situation, you can use the app in standard mode with the phone fixed with some mount, OR stay HUD using our HUDWAY Glass accessory (more at hudwayglass.com or see bellow). At night, in dusk, or in dull weather the reflection is normally well-discernible. 2. Continuous use of geolocation services (GPS and GLONASS) may drain your device battery fast. 3. When driving, make sure that your smartphone or tablet is well fixed in some mount or on some sticky pad, and doesn't prevent you from clearly seeing the road. HUDWAY Glass car accessory makes smartphone work as a head-up display in any car even in daytime. Removes doubling, offers sharp enlarged reflection image. Learn more: http://hudwayglass.com Privacy Policy http://hudwayapp.com/privacy Terms of Use http://hudwayapp.com/en/terms/

About

Speedometer GPS & Compass

This app turns your iPhone into a versatile tool for tracking speed, direction, and location. It offers a digital speedometer, a compass with location data, live mapping, and detailed trip history. Customize settings for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Digital speedometer with max/average speed
  • Compass with altitude, latitude, longitude
  • Live map with current location and track line
  • Detailed trip history with iCloud sync
  • Customizable language, theme, and settings
  • Trajectory recording without speed data
Features
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Transform your iPhone into a multifunctional speedometer and compass with the Speedometer GPS & Compass app. Key features include: *Speedometer module* The color digital speedometer accurately displays the real-time speed and the real-time power of your mobile phone. With this module, you can also keep track of your maximum speed and average speed during your trip. *Compass module* This module helps guide your direction and provides altitude, track latitude, and longitude information, making it easy to analyze your current location. *Live map module* This module calls up the latest system map and accurately locates the user's current location, drawing the current track line. *History module* Detailed trip tracks are recorded in this module, with each entry viewable and editable. The track line can also be redrawn on the map. The data collected here also supports iCloud cloud synchronization. *Setting module* In the settings section, you can personalize the app language, color theme, speedometer display, track point recording rules, and more. Explore even more unique and useful functions with the Speedometer GPS And Compass app! For some devices without GPS module, you can ignore the speed in the settings to record the trajectory. In situations where devices lack a GPS module or where GPS functionality is unreliable, users may have the option to ignore speed settings when recording trajectories. This means that the device will record the path taken without factoring in speed data. This can be useful in scenarios where the primary concern is tracking the route or path followed rather than the speed at which the user or device is traveling. Privacy Policy: https://gpsspeed.org/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://gpsspeed.org/terms

Screenshots

HUD Widgets4 screens
Speedometer GPS & Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer GPS & Compass at 4.9 against HUD Widgets's 3.5. Speedometer GPS & Compass also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 55%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). HUD Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (109 vs 36). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HUD Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer GPS & Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer GPS & Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 109 and 36 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of HUD Widgets's written reviews are positive against 90% of Speedometer GPS & Compass's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HUD Widgets ships an update every 2 months, Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HUD Widgets versus Speedometer GPS & Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHUD WidgetsSpeedometer GPS & Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (109 ratings)4.9 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings109 — better36
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHUDWAY LLC华明 罗

Customer experience

HUD Widgets

All ratings109 ratings
Positive62.4%
Neutral6.4%
Negative31.2%
Written reviews211 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative36.0%

Speedometer GPS & Compass

All ratings36 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.5%

Bugs and requests

HUD Widgets

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Speed readings significantly inaccurate (10mph shows as 57mph)
  • App crashes on older iOS versions (iPhone 4S)
  • Cannot get past initial setup screens
  • App becomes unresponsive in certain orientations
  • Screen burn-in after extended use
  • Notification permission requirement blocks app launch
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Volume control unavailable when using CarPlay simultaneously

Requested features

12 requests
  • Apple CarPlay support
  • Portrait mode (vertical orientation)
  • 180-degree screen rotation capability
  • OBD2 adapter support for real vehicle data
  • Truck vehicle type option
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  • Widget support for home screen
  • iOS widget integration
  • Improved screen rotation for left-hand drive countries
  • More speedometer skin options
  • Navigation feature integration
  • Persistent settings after app close
  • Secondary display support for CarPlay head units

Speedometer GPS & Compass

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HUD Widgets

One-time1
  • Premium$2.99
3 purchases

Speedometer GPS & Compass

Subscriptions2
  • Navigation Premium (weekly)$2.997 Days
  • Navigation Premium (monthly)$7.991 Month
One-time1
  • Upgrade to Pro$4.99

Questions

Is HUD Widgets free?
HUD Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer GPS & Compass free?
Speedometer GPS & Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HUD Widgets or Speedometer GPS & Compass?
Speedometer GPS & Compass is rated higher. HUD Widgets averages 3.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Speedometer GPS & Compass averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.
Do HUD Widgets or Speedometer GPS & Compass have ads?
Speedometer GPS & Compass shows ads; HUD Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, HUD Widgets or Speedometer GPS & Compass?
HUD Widgets ships an update every 2 months, and Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, HUD Widgets was updated on October 19, 2026 and Speedometer GPS & Compass on October 17, 2026.

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