# Speedmeter + vs Virtual Dashboard

Speedmeter + and Virtual Dashboard both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Virtual Dashboard's written reviews are positive against 55% of Speedmeter +'s. Virtual Dashboard also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speedmeter +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Virtual Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speedmeter + against 4.4 for Virtual Dashboard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 11, 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 100% of Virtual Dashboard's.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Virtual Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews)** | [4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dashboard/id1500042279/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Kevinnovate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344216244) |

## 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


### Virtual Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dashboard/id1500042279)

Create custom dashboards using your device's sensors to display speed, altitude, and more. Navigate with a map featuring route planning, points of interest, and breadcrumb tracking. Customize units, themes, and map views for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable sensor gauges, Speedometer and odometer, GPS and barometric altimeter, Artificial horizon, Navigational map with overlays, Route planning and ETA, Points of interest search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate for Development | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is Virtual Dashboard free?

Virtual Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Virtual Dashboard?

Speedmeter + is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Virtual Dashboard averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Virtual Dashboard have ads?

Speedmeter + shows ads; Virtual Dashboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or Virtual Dashboard?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on October 15, 2026 and Virtual Dashboard on October 12, 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.*