# Speedometer vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Speedometer at 4.5 against Speedometer's 1.0. GPS Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer 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.

GPS Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speedometer ships an update every 43 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker/id1182709028/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 43 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#65** |
| Size | 17 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Parth Pandya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1063945331) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker/id1182709028)

This app transforms your iPhone into a digital speedometer, tracking your speed, time, and location using GPS. Customize your display with background and font color changes, and review your trip history. It offers unit conversion and maximum speed detection for each journey.

**Highlights:** GPS Speed Tracking, Unit Conversion (Km/Hr, Miles/Hr), Customizable Background/Font Colors, Trip History Management, Maximum Speed Detection, Screen Rotation Support, Screen Stays On During Tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ad Free Version | $0.99 | one-time |


### GPS Speedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #65 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 Speedometer free?

Speedometer 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, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Speedometer or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Speedometer shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.

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

Speedometer ships an update every 43 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 29, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*