# Speedmeter + vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 5.0 against Speedmeter +'s 4.5. Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speedmeter +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 1). On price there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-odometer/id6476599516/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 months** | Every 29 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 9 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [杏娣 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1275821426) |

## 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


### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-odometer/id6476599516)

This app provides real-time GPS speed monitoring with a customizable speedometer. It tracks distance, maximum and average speed, and allows you to view your trips on a map. Offers both light and dark modes for your convenience.

**Highlights:** Scalable speedometer display, Distance and speed calculation, Trip tracking with maps, Light and dark mode options, Real-time GPS monitoring

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Speedometer Pro | $5.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Speedometer?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Speedometer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Speedometer have ads?

Speedmeter + shows ads; Speedometer does not.

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

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Speedometer every 29 months. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on October 13, 2026 and Speedometer on October 4, 2026.

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