# Speedmeter + vs Speedometer 86

The clearest difference is rating: Speedmeter + at 4.5 against Speedometer 86's 3.0. Speedmeter + also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 2). Speedometer 86's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer 86 sells 2 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer 86 every 5 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Speedometer 86 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-86/id6544793561/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 87 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Linh Dan Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1678924251) |

## 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 86

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-86/id6544793561)

This app accurately tracks your driving speed with real-time metrics and journey mapping. It offers customizable themes, speed alerts, and helps monitor driving habits for safer travel.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed tracking, Journey route recording on map, Customizable themes and display, Speed limit alerts, Average speed and distance metrics

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

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

### Is Speedometer 86 free?

Speedometer 86 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Speedometer 86?

Speedmeter + is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Speedometer 86 averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Speedometer 86 have ads?

Both Speedmeter + and Speedometer 86 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or Speedometer 86?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Speedometer 86 every 5 days. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on September 30, 2026 and Speedometer 86 on September 30, 2026.

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