# GPS Data vs GPS Speedometer

GPS Data and GPS Speedometer both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of GPS Data's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's. GPS Data also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 458). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS Data against 4.5 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 458, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of GPS Data's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.

GPS Data ships an update fortnightly, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Data | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 458 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#70** |
| Size | 9 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Fawkes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749713533) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512)

Access detailed location data from your device, including GPS coordinates, elevation, speed, and direction. View information in a clear list format, with options for full-screen displays on iOS for at-a-glance monitoring while moving.

**Highlights:** Current time and update intervals, Latitude and Longitude coordinates, Elevation in meters and feet, Speed in various units (mph, km/h, knots), Device and movement direction, Local air pressure, Vertical speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration and standalone functionality
- 🎯 Simple, intuitive interface
- 📊 Displays comprehensive GPS data (speed, altitude, heading, accuracy)
- 🔄 Multiple unit options without changing settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ No updates for 4 years
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch functionality and display
- 📺 Overlapping text and heading labels on display
- 💰 Ads present even in paid version
- 🔢 Excessive decimal places for coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work on Apple Watch (no data displayed)
- Speed display shows only a dash on Apple Watch 4
- GPS coordinates not displayed on Apple Watch
- Compass doesn't work on Apple Watch
- Latitude/longitude format changes when sending via SMS

**Requested features**

- Satellite lock count display
- Consolidated watch page with speed, course, and altitude together
- Apple Watch compass functionality
- Latitude/longitude display on Apple Watch
- Cardinal direction display on Apple Watch (N, S, E, W)


### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

**Highlights:** Real-time trip statistics, Automatic stop detection, Head-up display (HUD), Built-in map navigation, Multiple units of measurement, Aggregated trip data

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial3 | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial3 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 3 | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice design and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
- 💰 Charges for features that should be free
- 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Doesn't detect speed at all
- Subscription charges even after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change speedometer color
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Data free?

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

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Data or GPS Speedometer?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. GPS Data averages 4.4 out of 5 from 458 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do GPS Data or GPS Speedometer have ads?

GPS Data shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Data or GPS Speedometer?

GPS Data ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, GPS Data was updated on September 29, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 2, 2026.

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