# Speedmeter + vs Star Tracker

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedmeter + at 55% against Star Tracker's 0%. Speedmeter + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 41 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Star Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedmeter + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 126, 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 0% of Star Tracker's.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Star Tracker every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Star Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews)** | [4.2 (126 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-night-sky-map/id1639492546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 126 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Nalin Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1248252947) |

## 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


### Star Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/star-tracker-night-sky-map/id1639492546)

Explore the night sky in real-time by pointing your device upwards. Identify stars, planets, constellations, and satellites with an easy-to-use interface. Discover celestial events and a vast collection of deep sky objects.

**Highlights:** Real-time celestial object identification, Accurate night sky simulation, Extensive database of stars and planets, Satellite tracking (ISS included), Simulation of landscape and atmosphere, Information on meteor showers and celestial events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| star tracker night one week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| star tracker night one year | $29.99 | per year |
| Star Tracker - Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is Star Tracker free?

Star Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Star Tracker?

Speedmeter + is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Star Tracker averages 4.2 from 126 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Star Tracker have ads?

Both Speedmeter + and Star Tracker show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or Star Tracker?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Star Tracker every 41 months. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on October 18, 2026 and Star Tracker on October 15, 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.*