Speedometer vs GPS Altimeter & Barometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer
This driving utility allows you to view your current speed, track your trips on a map, and estimate average speeds between points. Generate reports for reference or evidence. It's designed for peace of mind regarding speed limits.
- View current speed and set limits
- Track driving trips with speed on map
- Estimate average speed between points
- Generate average speed reports
- Free to use
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## View, Track, Estimate, Report ## Fine Mate is your personal driving utility. VIEW - View your current speed, set a limit and be aware of when you are speeding. - No set up required, and always FREE! TRACK - Track all your driving, see your speed on a map. - Simply tap 'Start' when your trip begins, and 'Stop' when complete. The Trip tab will collate all your driving and speed data. ESTIMATE - Estimate your average speed between two points. - Simply select any point on the map and 'Set' it as a starting point, select another point to estimate your average speed. REPORT - Generate an average speed report. - Use it for reference, present it as evidence for infringements, compare your driving styles. Fine Mate is a simple utility for peace of mind that you are driving within the speed limits. Fight your infringements with real time data. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Note: Fine Mate is to be used as a guide only, we do not take any responsibility for the accuracy and information displayed or generated through the App. You acknowledge that any reliance on the generated data shall be at your own/sole risk and consequence.
GPS Altimeter & Barometer
Easily check your current altitude with a large, clear display. Track your elevation changes, minimum and maximum points, and vertical speed. Offers GPS or barometric readings and can share your altitude data.
- Large, high-contrast altitude display
- GPS and barometric altitude options
- Track min/max altitude and rate of change
- View vertical speed and accuracy
- Share altitude data as text or image
- Elevation history graph (Pro)
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Altimeter gives you a large, live altitude readout from GPS or your device barometer, so you can check where you are at a glance and keep moving. Whether you are hiking a ridge, driving through mountain passes, riding a lift, or just curious about the floor you are on, elevation is easier when the number is big, clear, and ready when you need it. Altimeter keeps the important details close: current altitude, session min and max, change rate, signal strength, and the source of your reading. SEE YOUR ALTITUDE FAST - Read your current elevation in a large, high-contrast display - Switch between meters and feet with one tap - Use GPS altitude under open sky - Use barometric altitude on supported devices for quick readings and pressure - Track your minimum and maximum altitude during the current session TRACK THE CLIMB - See whether you are gaining or losing elevation - View vertical speed, accuracy, precision, ascent, descent, and pressure with Pro - Open an elevation history graph with Pro - Share your altitude as text or a clean image card - Choose theme colors with Pro BUILT FOR REAL LIFE - Hikers checking elevation gain on the trail - Skiers and snowboarders watching the mountain change - Road trippers crossing passes and high desert roads - Campers checking where they stopped for the night - Travelers curious about altitude during a climb, descent, or flight - Weather watchers who want barometric pressure nearby ALERTS, WIDGETS, AND WATCH - Create Pro altitude alerts for above, below, or change thresholds - Get notifications when key elevations are reached - Keep your latest altitude on the Home Screen with Pro widgets - Check altitude from the Apple Watch companion app - Remove ads with Pro Altimeter is an informational tool and is not a substitute for certified aviation, navigation, emergency, or safety equipment. PRO UPGRADE Altimeter is free to use with ads. Pro is available as a one-time lifetime purchase or an optional monthly auto-renewing subscription. Pro unlocks altitude alerts, elevation history, Home Screen widgets, themes, advanced session tracking, and removes ads. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Monthly subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account may be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Stop guessing your elevation from a map or a tiny status line. Open Altimeter, read the number, and get back to the climb.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: GPS Altimeter & Barometer at 4.8 against Speedometer's 1.0. GPS Altimeter & Barometer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (17 vs 1). Speedometer's advantage is review sentiment (75% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Altimeter & Barometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GPS Altimeter & Barometer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Altimeter & Barometer has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 67% of GPS Altimeter & Barometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, GPS Altimeter & Barometer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer | GPS Altimeter & Barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (17 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 17 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julian Varricchio | Mobile Card Games & Travel Apps LLC |
Customer experience
Speedometer
GPS Altimeter & Barometer
In-app purchases
Speedometer
- Unlimited Trips$0.49
GPS Altimeter & Barometer
- GPS Pro Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Discount Lifetime Pro$2.99
- Pro$4.99
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