Comparison

HUD vs Head

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

Head to head
About

HUD

This application provides real-time speed monitoring for drivers, offering accurate tracking in both km/h and mph. It features a HUD mode for enhanced visibility and alerts users when they exceed set speed limits, promoting safer driving.

Highlights
  • Accurate speed tracking (km/h, mph)
  • HUD mode for windshield projection
  • Speed limit alerts
  • GPS-based speed detection
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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HUD - Speedometer is the ultimate tool for monitoring your speed while driving. Whether you're on the highway or city streets, this app ensures you stay within speed limits and drive safely. Key Features: - Accurate speed tracking in km/h and mph - HUD mode – project your speed onto the windshield for better visibility at night - Speed limit alerts – get notified when you exceed the set limit - Simple, user-friendly interface - GPS-based speed detection Drive smarter and safer with HUD - Speedometer! Download now and stay in control of your speed.

About

Head

Project your iPhone's speedometer onto your car's windshield for a heads-up display. Choose from nine designs and customize speed units. The app automatically adjusts brightness and disables screen lock while in use.

Highlights
  • Windshield projection
  • Nine design options
  • Adjustable speed units (MPH/KPH)
  • Automatic screen brightness
  • Screen lock disable
Features
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Head-Up Display turns your iPhone into a bright, glanceable speedometer for your car — with a real windshield HUD mode, a built-in navigator, and trip tracking. No ads. No accounts. Nothing tracked. GPS SPEEDOMETER • Large, high-contrast digital speed you can read in a split second • Switch instantly between km/h and mph • Accurate GPS speed — works anywhere, no car connection needed • Choose from multiple display styles and colors to match your dashboard TRUE HUD (WINDSHIELD) MODE • Mirror the display so it reflects the right way up on your windshield • Screen jumps to full brightness for a crisp daytime projection • Drive heads-up, eyes on the road NAVIGATOR • Search any destination and get a route with live ETA and distance • Clean, muted map that follows you heading-up as you drive • Light or dark map theme, pick your route color TRIP COMPUTER • Live trip distance, top speed and average speed • Reset anytime with a tap SPEED ALERT • Set your own limit — the speed turns red and your phone vibrates when you go over • Optional alert sound

Screenshots

HUD4 screens
Head4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Head at none against HUD's 1. Head also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). HUD's advantage is update cadence (every 7 months vs every 127 months). On price 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Head asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HUD ships an update every 7 months, Head every 127 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
HUD versus Head: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHUDHead
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews20.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 127 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperZbigniew OsadaBahtiyar Polat

Customer experience

HUD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Head

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HUD

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

Head

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HUD free?
HUD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Head free?
Head is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HUD or Head have ads?
HUD shows ads; Head does not.
Which is updated more often, HUD or Head?
HUD ships an update every 7 months, and Head every 127 months. Most recently, HUD was updated on September 6, 2026 and Head on September 7, 2026.

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