Comparison

Speed vs GPS Speed

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

Head to head
About

Speed

This application displays your current speed using GPS. It is designed to show speed in kilometers per hour and temperature in Celsius. An active GPS connection is required for the app to function.

Highlights
  • Displays current speed via GPS
  • Shows temperature in Celsius
  • Requires active GPS connection
  • Metric units only (km/h)
Features
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THIS ONLY SHOWS KM/H AND TEMP. IN CELSIUS! Speed - GPS Speedometer is a speed meter app which shows your real speed it uses GPS system. So you will need an active GPS connection for the app work.

About

GPS Speed

This app tracks your real-time speed, distance, and duration using GPS. It offers features like speed limit alerts, mileage logging for taxes, and fuel cost tracking. Customize your experience with various speedometer dashboards and export your trip data.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Mileage logging for taxes
  • Fuel and vehicle cost tracking
  • Customizable speedometer dashboards
  • Background trip recording
  • Route replay
Features
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NEW IN VERSION: Speed Limits from the Map (Pro): The limit of the road you are on, in 55+ countries, with a chime when it changes and spoken alerts. Try it free for one driving day. Pinned Limit Points: Tap the pin to save a limit where you are, like a school zone. You hear its name and limit before you get there. Mileage & Full Report: See your week, month and year mileage for free. The full report (Pro) adds speeds, time over the limit and costs. Business Mileage: Swipe trips into Business or Personal and see your deduction at IRS, HMRC, CRA or ATO rates, including the IRS 2026 mid-year change. Saved places like Home, Office and clients label your trips. Mileage Log for Taxes (Pro): Export a tax-year PDF mileage log and a CSV for your accountant. Floating Speedometer (Pro): Keep your speed and limit on screen over Google Maps, Waze or music, in 20 styles. Windshield HUD (Pro): 10 heads-up styles with your live speed limit and full screen brightness for the glass. Speed Camera (Pro): Photos and 1080p video stamped with speed, limit, date, time, address, direction and GPS coordinates, saved with the trip and its PDF report. Your first 3 shots are free. Auto Trip (Pro): Drives start and stop recording on their own, even when the app is closed. Fuel Log & Vehicle Costs: Scan fuel receipts, log maintenance and see fuel, other costs and MPG for one vehicle or all of them. Stats by Travel Mode: Car, motorbike, walking, cycling and train or plane trips are counted separately. Alerts pause on foot. iCloud Sync & Backup (Pro): Keep trips in sync across your devices. Restoring a backup is free. — ALSO IN GPS SPEED: 27 Speedometer Dashboards: Pick a gauge style, with live GPS signal confidence. Background Trip Recording: Trips keep recording even when the app is in the background. Route Replay: Replay any trip on the map and relive every moment. Smart Speed Alerts: Get alerts by sound, voice or vibration without taking your eyes off the road. Widgets: See your speed and trip stats at a glance. Export Your Trips: Save to GPX, CSV, KML or PDF whenever you need. Privacy First: Your routes and history stay on your iPhone unless you choose to share them. — Track your speed in real time with GPS! Get distance, duration, average & max speed, plus speed alerts and compass. Now with support for km/h, mph, and knots. GPS Speed: Speedometer Tracker is a powerful and easy-to-use speedometer app that uses GPS to track your speed, distance, duration, and more in real time. Whether you're driving, cycling, running, or sailing, this app helps you stay informed and in control. Features: Real-Time Speed Tracking: Accurate speed data using your device's GPS. Speed Units: Supports km/h, mph, and knots – perfect for land, air, or sea. Distance & Duration: Track how far and how long you've traveled. Max & Average Speed: See your top speed and monitor your overall pace. Speed Warning Alert: Get notified when you exceed your custom speed limit. Built-in Compass: Stay oriented with an integrated digital compass. Simple & Intuitive UI: Clean interface designed for safe and easy use while on the go. Ideal for drivers, cyclists, runners, or anyone needing accurate speed and travel stats. Stay safe, avoid speeding tickets, and keep track of your journeys effortlessly. Speed limit data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Always follow the posted signs. Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://gps-speed-2ef.pages.dev/privacy

Screenshots

Speed2 screens
GPS Speed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speed at 5.0 against GPS Speed's 4.4. Speed also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). GPS Speed's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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. GPS Speed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speed has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 3 level
Speed versus GPS Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedGPS Speed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (5 ratings)
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael GittensNothern Studio

Customer experience

Speed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GPS Speed

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Speed

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Speed

Subscriptions2
  • GPS Speed Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • GPS Speed Pro Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • GPS Speed Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Speed free?
Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Speed free?
GPS Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speed or GPS Speed?
Speed is rated higher. Speed averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS Speed averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.
Do Speed or GPS Speed have ads?
GPS Speed shows ads; Speed does not.

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