# GPS Data Smart vs Speedometer & GPS Data

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speedometer & GPS Data at free against GPS Data Smart's free with in-app purchases. GPS Data Smart's advantage is ratings volume (406 vs 5) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Data Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and Speedometer & GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for GPS Data Smart against 4.6 for Speedometer & GPS Data. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Data Smart has 406 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GPS Data Smart ships an update every 4 months, Speedometer & GPS Data every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Data Smart | Speedometer & GPS Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (406 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-and-gps-data/id6740280549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **406** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ExaMobile S.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506014841) | [Adam Feher](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462164182) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Data Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-smart/id1076838348)

Track your outdoor activities with detailed GPS information. Monitor altitude, speed, location, and signal quality. View sunrise/sunset times and local UTC time on a world map.

**Highlights:** Altitude and elevation tracking, Latitude and longitude coordinates, Speed in km/h or mph, GPS signal quality indicator, Directional compass, Sunrise and sunset times, Local UTC time

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO | $0.99 | per year |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🎯 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⚡ Fast and responsive performance
- 🧹 Clean, uncluttered design
- 📍 Multiple coordinate format options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on older iOS versions
- 🔒 Unauthorized clipboard access privacy concern
- ❌ Missing advertised features in screenshots
- 💳 Premium features require payment despite description
- ⚠️ Inconsistent functionality across devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on iOS 9.3.6 and older versions
- Clipboard access without user permission
- Premium payment issues - repeated charges
- Radar page freezes when adding location
- App unresponsive after entering address in radar

**Requested features**

- Marine coordinate format (DD MM.MMM)
- Speed display in knots
- Satellite PRN (Pseudo-Random Noise) information
- Precise heading/bearing in degrees (001-360)
- Photo capture and attachment functionality


### Speedometer & GPS Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-and-gps-data/id6740280549)

This navigation app provides real-time speed tracking in km/h or mph. It also displays altitude, GPS coordinates, accuracy, and city name on a map for precise location data.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed tracking (km/h or mph), Altitude display, GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude), Accuracy and city name, Map view for navigation

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Speedometer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Data Smart free?

GPS Data Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedometer & GPS Data free?

Speedometer & GPS Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Data Smart or Speedometer & GPS Data?

GPS Data Smart is rated higher. GPS Data Smart averages 4.7 out of 5 from 406 ratings, while Speedometer & GPS Data averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do GPS Data Smart or Speedometer & GPS Data have ads?

Neither GPS Data Smart nor Speedometer & GPS Data shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Data Smart or Speedometer & GPS Data?

GPS Data Smart ships an update every 4 months, and Speedometer & GPS Data every 5 months. Most recently, GPS Data Smart was updated on October 1, 2026 and Speedometer & GPS Data on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*