HUD vs Head
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Accurate speed tracking (km/h, mph)
- HUD mode for windshield projection
- Speed limit alerts
- GPS-based speed detection
- User-friendly interface
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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.
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.
- Windshield projection
- Nine design options
- Adjustable speed units (MPH/KPH)
- Automatic screen brightness
- Screen lock disable
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. HUD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Head asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | HUD | Head |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 20.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 127 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Zbigniew Osada | Bahtiyar Polat |
Customer experience
HUD
Head
In-app purchases
HUD
- Remove Ads$1.99
Head
No in-app purchases









