# Speedmeter + vs GPS Speedometer and Altimeter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedmeter + at none against GPS Speedometer and Altimeter's 2. Speedmeter + also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 370) and device support (4 vs 2). GPS Speedometer and Altimeter's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer and Altimeter sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Speedometer and Altimeter holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.8K ratings behind it against 370, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Speedmeter +'s written reviews are positive against 56% of GPS Speedometer and Altimeter's.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, GPS Speedometer and Altimeter monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | GPS Speedometer and Altimeter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews) | **[4.7 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-and-altimeter/id1474110065/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 370 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **55.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [晓溪 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138224937) |

## 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


### GPS Speedometer and Altimeter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-and-altimeter/id1474110065)

Track your speed for various activities like walking, cycling, driving, or flying. This app also functions as an altimeter to measure your elevation and includes a compass for navigation.

**Highlights:** Measures speed for walking, cycling, cars, boats, planes, Records trips and average speed, Measures altitude/elevation, Professional compass, Supports double scales and unit selection, Multiple display dials

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glowing Mood Dials | $1.99 | one-time |
| Luxury Dial | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speed measurement
- 👍 Free without ads
- 👍 Many features
- 👍 Good altimeter
- 👍 Good compass

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads interrupt usage
- 🐛 Video ads are annoying
- 🐛 Speed not always displayed
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Cannot zero top speed

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot measure speed
- Speed not displayed
- No reaction, unusable
- Speedometer often not displayed
- Cannot be used on high-speed trains

**Requested features**

- Magnify certain parameters for poor eyesight
- Add a feature to manually input max speed
- Add a glider altimeter function
- Bring back the basic dial with white font on black background
- Add NW, NE, SW, & SE to bearing display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is GPS Speedometer and Altimeter free?

GPS Speedometer and Altimeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or GPS Speedometer and Altimeter?

GPS Speedometer and Altimeter is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while GPS Speedometer and Altimeter averages 4.7 from 370 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or GPS Speedometer and Altimeter have ads?

Both Speedmeter + and GPS Speedometer and Altimeter show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or GPS Speedometer and Altimeter?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and GPS Speedometer and Altimeter monthly. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on November 11, 2026 and GPS Speedometer and Altimeter on November 6, 2026.

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