# Speedmeter + vs Speed Limit Camera

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedmeter + at none against Speed Limit Camera's 4. Speedmeter + also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 32%) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 530). Speed Limit Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months). On price and rating there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Limit Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speedmeter + against 4.6 for Speed Limit Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 530, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Speedmeter +'s written reviews are positive against 32% of Speed Limit Camera's.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Speed Limit Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Speed Limit Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews) | **[4.6 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 530 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 31.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedmeter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932)

Track your speed and distance with this GPS-based speedometer and odometer. It offers offline functionality, speed limit alerts, and warnings for speed and red light cameras worldwide. View trip details, weather, and altitude, with a convenient Today widget and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** GPS-based speedometer and odometer, Offline functionality, Speed limit display and warnings, Speed and red light camera alerts, Trip distance and duration tracking, Today widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 📍 Provides street/road information
- 💡 Useful features like altitude, compass, etc.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🔋 Inaccurate odometer and distance tracking
- 🔇 Lack of sound alerts/notifications
- 🔍 Speed limit data not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Odometer measures in wrong units
- Speed limit data inaccuracies
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Bluetooth audio integration issues

**Requested features**

- Large digital speed display mode
- Customizable interface and settings
- Sound alerts for speed cameras and limits
- Improved odometer and distance tracking


### Speed Limit Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452)

This app detects European speed limits using your phone's camera and map data. It displays your current speed and the limit, providing warnings if you exceed it. Features include CarPlay support and advanced road sign recognition.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed limit detection, Camera-based road sign recognition, Map-based speed limit data, CarPlay support, Speeding warnings, GPS speedometer

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limits Pro weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Limits Pro monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Limits Pro yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Limits Pro (One time purchase) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speed detection
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 💡 Useful concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable sign detection
- 🐛 Misses electronic/variable speed signs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Incompatible with CarPlay

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect speed limit display
- Inconsistent sign recognition
- Camera focus issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually set speed limits
- Support for more road sign types (e.g. entry/exit, temporary)
- Improved sign detection in low light/poor conditions
- Background mode/integration with navigation apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

Speedmeter + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speed Limit Camera free?

Speed Limit Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Speed Limit Camera?

Speed Limit Camera is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Speed Limit Camera averages 4.6 from 530 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Speed Limit Camera have ads?

Speedmeter + shows ads; Speed Limit Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or Speed Limit Camera?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Speed Limit Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on September 23, 2026 and Speed Limit Camera on September 25, 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.*