Comparison

Real Satellite Speed vs ssspeed!

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

Head to head
About

Real Satellite Speed

Features
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Real Satellite Speed uses your iPhone's GPS to show your true speed in real time - measured directly from satellite data, not estimated by the accelerometer. Whether you're driving, cycling, running, or flying, get the most accurate speed reading possible right from your pocket. SPEED SCREEN - Large, easy-to-read speed display in km/h, mph or m/s - Current altitude - Session maximum speed - see how fast you've gone - Clean dark interface designed for glanceability SPEED ALARM - Set a speed limit threshold - The app plays an alert sound the moment you exceed it - Easily adjust the target speed with + / - buttons or type it directly DESIGNED FOR REAL USE - Works on iPhone and iPad - Portrait mode optimised - Lightweight and battery-friendly - No account required - open and go Real Satellite Speed is perfect for drivers who want to double-check their speedometer, cyclists tracking their rides, pilots monitoring ground speed, or anyone curious about how fast they're really moving. Warning: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." Disclaimer: This application is intended to be used for information purposes only. The author will not take any responsibility for any irresponsible use of the application and/or any inaccuracy of the speed displayed on the device due to poor satellite coverage.

About

ssspeed!

Track your speed and routes with a clear GPS speedometer. View your journey on a live map, color-coded by speed, and access a history of all your rides. Offers personal bests and shareable ride summaries, with reliable GPS readings and an always-in-view option.

Highlights
  • Live map with speed, distance, time, and max speed
  • Route colored by speed
  • Ride history with map, stats, and speed charts
  • Personal bests for various activities
  • Shareable ride summary cards
  • Reliable GPS readings with interference protection
  • Always-in-view display on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
Features
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ssspeed! is a clean GPS speedometer and ride tracker. Check your speed at a glance, follow your route on a live map and keep a history of every ride, all in one focused screen. The speedometer is free to use. A Premium subscription lets you record and save rides. MAP MODE • Live map with your speed, distance, time and max speed on a glass panel. • Your route is colored by speed, so you can see where you sped up and slowed down. HISTORY, PERSONAL BESTS AND CHARTS • Every ride is saved with its map, distance, time, average and max speed. • Personal bests for walking, cycling, skiing and other activities: top speed, longest distance, longest ride, best average. Car and motorcycle rides get neutral ride stats. • Speed chart for each ride, linked to the map. • Weekly and monthly distance at a glance. SHARE YOUR RIDE • Turn a ride into a picture card with the map, route and stats, in light or dark style. RELIABLE GPS READINGS • Filters GPS spikes and jumps for stable readings. • GPS interference protection: spoofed or jammed positions are kept out of your distance, track and stats. • "Checking GPS…" status at the start of a ride until the signal is confirmed. • Optional motion sensors help detect stops and movement. Motion data stays on your device. ALWAYS IN VIEW • Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while recording. • Keep the screen on during a ride. MADE FOR MANY ACTIVITIES • Walking, bicycle, scooter, horse riding, boat, ski, motorcycle and car. • km/h or mph, light and dark themes. PRIVACY • No account, no ads, no tracking. Your location and rides are stored only on your device. • Location is used in the background only while a ride is being recorded. SUBSCRIPTION • ssspeed! Premium (weekly) unlocks recording and saving rides, history, personal bests, charts and share cards. • Length: 1 week. Eligible new subscribers get a 3-day free trial. • Price: shown in the app and on the purchase screen before you confirm. It may vary by country. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase, or when the free trial ends. • The subscription renews automatically every week unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings: Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. • You can restore purchases from the subscription screen. SAFETY Don't use your phone while driving. GPS speed is approximate and may differ from your vehicle's speedometer. Always follow traffic rules and speed limits. Terms of Use (EULA): https://deniztech.ru/gallery/mobile/ssspeed/terms Privacy Policy: https://deniztech.ru/gallery/mobile/ssspeed/privacy

Screenshots

Real Satellite Speed2 screens
ssspeed!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Real Satellite Speed at none against ssspeed!'s 1. Real Satellite Speed also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). ssspeed!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 16 months). On price and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ssspeed! sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Real Satellite Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Real Satellite Speed ships an update every 16 months, ssspeed! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
Real Satellite Speed versus ssspeed!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReal Satellite Speedssspeed!
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTxus CarrionDenis Kashin

In-app purchases

None

Real Satellite Speed

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ssspeed!

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly$0.297 Days

Questions

Is Real Satellite Speed free?
Real Satellite Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ssspeed! free?
ssspeed! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Real Satellite Speed or ssspeed! have ads?
Real Satellite Speed shows ads; ssspeed! does not.
Which is updated more often, Real Satellite Speed or ssspeed!?
Real Satellite Speed ships an update every 16 months, and ssspeed! every 2 months. Most recently, Real Satellite Speed was updated on November 6, 2026 and ssspeed! on November 5, 2026.

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