Comparison

Locatometer vs Map Timer

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

Head to head
About

Locatometer

This app displays your current speed, altitude, heading, latitude, and longitude. You can easily share this location data via various messaging platforms and customize map views and speedometer colors. It supports both Imperial and Metric systems.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed display
  • Altitude and heading tracking
  • Latitude and longitude coordinates
  • Location data sharing
  • Selectable map types
  • Customizable speedometer colors
  • Imperial/Metric system support
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Want to know how fast you are going? Locatometer, short for location meter, displays your speed along with the following information: 1. Speed 2. Altitude (relative to sea level) 3. Heading 4. Latitude 5. Longitude 6. Location Accuracy Share all of the above information using Instagram, Messages, AirDrop or email. User selectable map types include: Normal, Satellite or Hybrid. User selectable speedometer colors include: Blue, Green, White and Yellow. Easily set the display for either the Imperial or Metric system.

About

Map Timer

Features
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Screenshots

Locatometer4 screens
Map Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Map Timer at none against Locatometer's 1. Map Timer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Locatometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Map Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Locatometer ships an update every 4 months, Map Timer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Locatometer versus Map Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocatometerMap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Viper Inc.Jack Kroll

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Locatometer

One-time1
  • Ad Free$1.99
None

Map Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Locatometer free?
Locatometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Map Timer free?
Map Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Locatometer or Map Timer have ads?
Locatometer shows ads; Map Timer does not.
Which is updated more often, Locatometer or Map Timer?
Locatometer ships an update every 4 months, and Map Timer monthly. Most recently, Locatometer was updated on November 2, 2026 and Map Timer on November 4, 2026.

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