Comparison

Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed vs Quick Gauge

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Large digital display
  • HUD mode
  • Speed tracking
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
  • Extra large font
Features
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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/

About

Quick Gauge

Features
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Quick Gauge is a simple, accurate GPS speedometer that respects your privacy. No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking. BIG, CLEAR SPEED A huge, easy-to-read display that works in portrait or landscape. Switch between mph and km/h with one tap, and make it yours with a custom color. CARPLAY See your current speed right on your car's display. LIVE ACTIVITY Keep your speed on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you use other apps, and on the CarPlay Dashboard with iOS 26. APPLE WATCH Glance at your speed from your wrist with the dedicated watchOS app. MUSIC CONTROLS Play, pause and skip Apple Music tracks without leaving the speedometer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your location is used only on your device to calculate your speed. Nothing is collected, stored or shared. Always drive safely and obey local laws. Quick Gauge is for informational use only.

Screenshots

Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed4 screens
Quick Gauge4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Gauge at 5.0 against Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's 4.4. Quick Gauge also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 2). On price and ads 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. Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Quick Gauge asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Quick Gauge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed ships an update every 2 weeks, Quick Gauge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed versus Quick Gauge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ∞ GPS SpeedQuick Gauge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (1.3K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperFawkes WeiJosiah Oslund

Customer experience

Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed

All ratings1,272 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews42 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative42.9%

Quick Gauge

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and 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

Quick Gauge

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Pro Lifetime$9.99
  • Pro Lifetime$14.99
None

Quick Gauge

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed free?
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick Gauge free?
Quick Gauge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed or Quick Gauge?
Quick Gauge is rated higher. Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Quick Gauge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed or Quick Gauge have ads?
Neither Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed nor Quick Gauge shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed or Quick Gauge?
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed ships an update every 2 weeks, and Quick Gauge every 4 months. Most recently, Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed was updated on October 26, 2026 and Quick Gauge on October 24, 2026.

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