Speedbox Digital Speedometer vs NSMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
NSMeter
Track your speed, altitude, and travel routes with this utility app. Visualize your journey on maps, analyze performance with detailed charts, and save battery during outdoor activities. Supports data import/export and iCloud sync.
- Real-time speed and altitude display
- Route recording with map visualization
- Speed and altitude charts
- Speed pins on map
- Analysis of min/max/average speed and altitude
- Multiple unit support
- Battery-saving mode
- GPX data export
- iCloud sync and backup
- Face ID/Passcode protection
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This speedometer and route recording app has been developed to make your outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, driving, hiking, and train rides more enjoyable and memorable. With the speedometer feature, you can easily check your current speed and altitude. Additionally, the route recording feature allows you to display your movement history on a map and record where you've been. ■ Display and visualize measured information on charts for easy viewing. The graphs can display speed and altitude, helping you understand and analyze the relationship between speed and altitude. ■ Measure altitude as well. You can also check the altitude in addition to speed. This allows you to observe altitude changes that you may not notice during your regular movement. ■ Draw lines on the route you traveled to visualize your movement path. You can visually represent the route you traveled. This helps you explain the route to others and review it later. ■ Place speed pins at regular intervals. Speed is displayed on the pins, making it easy to see the speed at different locations on the map. ■ Analysis screen. After measurement, you can view the minimum, maximum, and average speed and altitude recorded during that period. You can also see the total distance traveled. ■ Support for multiple units. Units supported include mph, m/s, kn, km/h, and fps. ■ Battery-saving mode. There is a battery-saving mode to minimize battery consumption during recording. It provides a comfortable recording environment even on older devices, with reduced resource usage. ■ Data import and export functionality. You can freely import and export data, allowing you to share data with others or share your recording information with others. ■ Export in GPX format. It supports exporting data in GPX format, enabling you to utilize the recorded data in other applications. ■ Trimming feature. There is a trimming feature that allows you to cut out the necessary parts from long recordings. ■ iCloud sync and backup support. Data is stored using iCloud, enabling data synchronization across devices. You can access the data from other devices, eliminating the risk of data loss. ■ Password protection with Face ID and Passcode. There is a feature to lock the app with Face ID and Passcode, ensuring the security of your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NSMeter at 5.0 against Speedbox Digital Speedometer's 4.5. NSMeter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Speedbox Digital Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (6.1K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
NSMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedbox Digital Speedometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Speedbox Digital Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, NSMeter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedbox Digital Speedometer | NSMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (6.1K ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6.1K — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | Daichi Kato |
Customer experience
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
NSMeter
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
NSMeter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
No in-app purchases
NSMeter
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedbox Digital Speedometer free?
Is NSMeter free?
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