# Speedmeter + vs Bolt Speed

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedmeter + at none against Bolt Speed's 4. Speedmeter + also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 9) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). Bolt Speed's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (83% vs 55%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bolt Speed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedmeter + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Speedmeter +'s written reviews are positive against 83% of Bolt Speed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Bolt Speed every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Bolt Speed |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews)** | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-speed-speedometer/id1562603923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **83.3% 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 | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Victor Monteiro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1562442222) |

## 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


### Bolt Speed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bolt-speed-speedometer/id1562603923)

This GPS speedometer app provides real-time speed tracking accurate to within 1 mph. It records trips, tracks routes and distances, and offers turn-by-turn navigation. Features include a HUD display, dash cam, and speed limit alerts, with offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS speed tracking, Trip recording and route saving, Turn-by-turn navigation, HUD windshield display, Dash cam recording, Speed limit alerts, Offline speed tracking

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is Bolt Speed free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Bolt Speed?

Speedmeter + is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Bolt Speed averages 4.3 from 9 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Bolt Speed have ads?

Speedmeter + shows ads; Bolt Speed does not.

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

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Bolt Speed every 3 months. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on October 18, 2026 and Bolt Speed on October 10, 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.*