# Speedmeter + vs Digital Cockpit

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedmeter + at none against Digital Cockpit's 3. Speedmeter + also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 67). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Digital Cockpit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speedmeter + against 4.5 for Digital Cockpit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.8K ratings behind it against 67, 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 50% of Digital Cockpit's.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Digital Cockpit every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Digital Cockpit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews) | **[4.5 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-cockpit-carid/id6444571585/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.8K** | 67 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Miroslaw Kapalka](https://appshunter.io/developer/726928133) |

## 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


### Digital Cockpit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-cockpit-carid/id6444571585)

This app provides a customizable dashboard for your car, offering features like an inclinometer, speedometer, compass, and navigation. It includes internet radio, weather updates, and the ability to save locations and make quick calls.

**Highlights:** Inclinometer with warnings, Speedometer with speed limit display, GPS-based compass, Acceleration and reaction time measurement, Speed dial for contacts, Map with location saving and navigation, Internet radio and weather updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $2.99 | per year |
| CARID forever | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is Digital Cockpit free?

Digital Cockpit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Digital Cockpit?

Digital Cockpit is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while Digital Cockpit averages 4.5 from 67 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Digital Cockpit have ads?

Both Speedmeter + and Digital Cockpit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or Digital Cockpit?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Digital Cockpit every 7 months. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on November 6, 2026 and Digital Cockpit on November 3, 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.*