# Speed Limit Camera vs Speedometer ⊲

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer ⊲ at none against Speed Limit Camera's 4. Speedometer ⊲ also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 32%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 530). Speed Limit Camera's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Limit Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Speedometer ⊲ asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speed Limit Camera against 4.5 for Speedometer ⊲. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ⊲ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 530, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 32% of Speed Limit Camera's written reviews are positive against 59% of Speedometer ⊲'s.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Limit Camera | Speedometer ⊲ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1287467803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 530 | **4.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 31.9% of reviews | **59.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 24 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Limit Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452)

This app detects European speed limits using your phone's camera and map data. It displays your current speed and the limit, providing warnings if you exceed it. Features include CarPlay support and advanced road sign recognition.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed limit detection, Camera-based road sign recognition, Map-based speed limit data, CarPlay support, Speeding warnings, GPS speedometer

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limits Pro weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Limits Pro monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Limits Pro yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Limits Pro (One time purchase) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speed detection
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 💡 Useful concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable sign detection
- 🐛 Misses electronic/variable speed signs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Incompatible with CarPlay

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect speed limit display
- Inconsistent sign recognition
- Camera focus issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually set speed limits
- Support for more road sign types (e.g. entry/exit, temporary)
- Improved sign detection in low light/poor conditions
- Background mode/integration with navigation apps


### Speedometer ⊲

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1287467803)

Track your speed, distance, and altitude with this GPS-powered tool. It offers real-time speed limits, alerts for overspeeding, and even warns about speed cameras. Works offline and includes a compass for navigation.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Odometer and travel distance, Real-time speed limits, Speed camera alerts, Overspeed alerts, Offline functionality, Compass navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent visuals
- 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
- 📍 Provides location information
- 🔍 Alerts for speed cameras and red lights
- 💪 Works well for bikes, cars, and disabled vehicles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📊 Limited customization options
- 💰 Annoying ads
- 🗺️ Inaccurate speed limit and distance tracking

**Reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly after a few minutes of use
- Speed and distance tracking are inaccurate at times
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions
- Speed limit information not always up-to-date or correct

**Requested features**

- Customizable alert sounds and volume
- Option to remove ads or pay for a premium version
- More detailed trip history and analytics
- Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ability to manually input speed limits


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Limit Camera free?

Speed Limit Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedometer ⊲ free?

Speedometer ⊲ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Limit Camera or Speedometer ⊲?

Speed Limit Camera is rated higher. Speed Limit Camera averages 4.6 out of 5 from 530 ratings, while Speedometer ⊲ averages 4.5 from 4.2K ratings.

### Do Speed Limit Camera or Speedometer ⊲ have ads?

Speedometer ⊲ shows ads; Speed Limit Camera does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Limit Camera or Speedometer ⊲?

Speed Limit Camera ships an update every 3 months, and Speedometer ⊲ every 3 months. Most recently, Speed Limit Camera was updated on September 25, 2026 and Speedometer ⊲ on September 23, 2026.

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