Speedometer vs Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer
This utility app tracks your speed and distance using your iPhone's GPS. It features a color-coded background that changes based on your speed limit, and can run in the background.
- Speed tracking
- Distance tracking
- Background operation
- Speed limit alerts
- Color-coded speed indicator
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Speedometer App is a free speedometer. Speedometer App is simple and minimal. From now you can track your speed and distance from your iPhone! When you go over a preset speed limit, the background color will change from blue to green, orange and red. Speedometer App works while you use it, with your choice even on background. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
This app provides a simple and beautiful speedometer for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to easily track their speed with an extra-large digital display, functioning as a HUD.
- Large digital display
- HUD mode
- Speed tracking
- iPhone and iPad compatible
- Extra large font
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A simple, beautiful speedometer with an extra-large readout — see your GPS speed at a glance, in km/h or mph. • Real-time GPS speed with a giant, glanceable number • Switch between km/h and mph with one tap • Light, Dark, and Auto color themes • Built-in signal quality indicator so you always know when GPS is solid • Works in portrait or landscape, on iPhone and iPad • Designed to stay out of your way — no clutter, no distraction Speedometer ∞ Pro unlocks: • HUD Mode — mirrored readout for windshield projection while you drive • No ads • All future Pro features You can keep using the free speedometer as long as you want. Great for driving, cycling, running, boating, and anywhere you want a larger, clearer read of your current speed than your device's default. Privacy Policy: https://apps.fawkeswei.com/speedometer/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer at 100% against Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's 51%. Speedometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed has 1.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 51% of Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Speedometer ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer | Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 51.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Emin Emini | Fawkes Wei |
Customer experience
Speedometer
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Bugs and requests
Speedometer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't track speed at all
- Displays incorrect speed readings
- Doesn't work in certain conditions
Requested features
3 requests- Add tutorial or instructions
- Improve speed tracking accuracy
- Provide speed history or top speed tracking
In-app purchases
Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
Questions
Is Speedometer free?
Is Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed free?
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed?
Do Speedometer or Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed have ads?
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