Comparison

Speedbox Digital Speedometer vs Speedometer ⋙

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speedbox Digital Speedometer

This free GPS-based app functions as a digital speedometer and head-up display. It shows current speed, average speed, maximum speed, and road information. It also provides slope data and weather conditions, with optional HUD mirroring for windshield reflection.

Highlights
  • GPS Speedometer (MPH, KMPH, KNOT)
  • HUD Display (Mirror Mode)
  • Slope and Ascent/Descent Display
  • Road Name and Speed Limit
  • Current Weather Conditions
  • Compass and Odometer
  • Speed Camera Alerts
Features
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Digital Speedometer is a free GPS based digital head up display (HUD) that shows useful speed. It is very useful if you want to verify your vehicle speed when cycling, running, flying, sailing. The display can be switched between normal viewing and HUD mode which mirrors the display for viewing asa a reflection in a vehicle windshield. Also displays the longitudinal and transverse slope of the car, in degrees, the magnitude of ascent and descent in percentages. Features: Current speed (choose MPH, KMPH or KNOT) Average speed Maximum speed Show Current time HUD Display head-up (mirror affect) Display road name Display speed limit of the road Display current weather condition Display compass Display odometer Shows speed camera locations and warns

About

Speedometer ⋙

This application tracks your speed and distance traveled using GPS. It displays your current speed in kilometers or miles per hour, records trip data, and can alert you to speed limit changes. It also includes a compass and weather information.

Highlights
  • GPS speed tracking
  • Odometer and trip recording
  • Speed limit display and alerts
  • Compass and weather information
  • Customizable display colors
  • Apple Watch app integration
Features
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Speedometer is GPS speedometer, odometer for the iPhone and iPad. Track your speed and trip from your iPhone in Miles and Kilometer Features: -kmh, mph unit selection -Odometer -Average and maximum speed record -Outside temperature and weather condition -Speed limit of Driving road -Compass -Audio and visual notification speed limit excess -Change display color - Apple Watch app - Synchronization with Apple Watch -Today Widget display

Screenshots

Speedbox Digital Speedometer4 screens
Speedometer ⋙4 screens

Verdict

The call

Speedbox Digital Speedometer and Speedometer ⋙ are too close to call on the numbers: across 10 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speedbox Digital Speedometer against 4.4 for Speedometer ⋙. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.1K and 15K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Speedbox Digital Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Speedometer ⋙'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedbox Digital Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, Speedometer ⋙ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Speedbox Digital Speedometer versus Speedometer ⋙: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedbox Digital SpeedometerSpeedometer ⋙
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better4.4 (15K ratings)
Positive reviews60.7% of reviews — better56.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.1K15K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyUniCom Technology

Customer experience

Speedbox Digital Speedometer

All ratings6,105 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral4.9%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive60.7%
Neutral10.3%
Negative29.1%

Speedometer ⋙

All ratings14,975 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews252 reviews
Positive56.3%
Neutral11.9%
Negative31.7%

User reviews

Speedbox Digital Speedometer

From 6.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate speed display
  • 🚀 Works well for motorcycles and bikes
  • 💡 Useful for malfunctioning speedometers
  • 👍 Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍 Vibrant colors and clear display

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect or slow to update speed limits
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with CarPlay
  • 🐛 Freezes or stops working without data connection
  • 🔋 Drains battery
  • 📢 Annoying ads

Speedometer ⋙

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and visuals
  • 📊 Provides lots of helpful statistics
  • 🔍 Accurate speed and distance tracking
  • 🌐 Useful compass feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent speed and distance readings
  • 🔊 Mutes music playback when speeding
  • 📈 Cluttered interface with no layout options
  • 💰 Ads with no paid option to remove them

Bugs and requests

Speedbox Digital Speedometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Turns off music when over speed limit
  • Compass is inaccurate
  • Doesn't work properly, crashes on launch

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add trip time and distance tracking
  • Allow customization of speed limit settings
  • Offer a paid ad-free version

Speedometer ⋙

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or closes shortly after opening
  • Speed and distance readings are inaccurate
  • Time and temperature displays are incorrect
  • Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable layout and display options
  • Paid version to remove ads
  • Improved speed and distance accuracy
  • Compatibility with Apple Watch

In-app purchases

None

Speedbox Digital Speedometer

No in-app purchases

None

Speedometer ⋙

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedbox Digital Speedometer free?
Speedbox Digital Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer ⋙ free?
Speedometer ⋙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedbox Digital Speedometer or Speedometer ⋙?
Speedbox Digital Speedometer is rated higher. Speedbox Digital Speedometer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while Speedometer ⋙ averages 4.4 from 15K ratings.
Do Speedbox Digital Speedometer or Speedometer ⋙ have ads?
Both Speedbox Digital Speedometer and Speedometer ⋙ show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedbox Digital Speedometer or Speedometer ⋙?
Speedbox Digital Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, and Speedometer ⋙ every 4 months. Most recently, Speedbox Digital Speedometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and Speedometer ⋙ on September 24, 2026.

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