Comparison

Speedometer ⊲ vs Simple GPS Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer ⊲

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
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GPS speedometer displays your current speed while you are in a vehicle, bicycle or walking, measuring the travel time distance (odometer) and altitude. It can work without Internet connection. Characteristics: * Supports mph, km/h, knot units * Dimensions of travel distance (odometer) * Measures average distance * Different speed indicator for cycling and car aircraft * Displays the maximum speed while driving * Displays the current battery level * Shows altitude * Display speed limit realtime * Display speed cameras and red light cameras over 100.000 point database all over the world * Over speed Alert * Shows outside temperature and weather condition * Shows current road name * Shows your direction with compass * Display your current speed on Today widget *By your apple watch synchronize work

About

Simple GPS Speedometer

This app transforms your iPhone into a real-time GPS speedometer, ideal for tracking speeds during various modes of transport. It offers multiple measurement modes, display options, and detailed tracking of speed, distance, and time.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed display (km/h or mph)
  • Automatic unit detection
  • Four measurement modes (Walking, Car/Train, Bullet Train, Airplane)
  • Analog and digital display options
  • Max speed, distance, and time tracking
  • Live speed graph
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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Simple Speedometer turns your iPhone into a real-time GPS speedometer — perfect for cars, trains, bullet trains, and airplanes. KEY FEATURES - Real-time speed display in km/h or mph - Automatic unit detection based on your region (mph for US, UK, etc.) - Manual unit switching in settings (Automatic / km/h / mph) - Four measurement modes: Walking, Car / Train, Bullet Train, Airplane - Analog and digital display options - Speed meter with round-number scales for each mode and unit - Maximum speed, distance, and elapsed time tracking - Live speed graph over time (up to 10 minutes) - Dark and light themes - Portrait orientation with keep-awake display BEST USE CASES - Track your speed on road trips or commutes - See how fast your bullet train is moving - Measure walking or running pace - Check your airplane's cruising speed PRIVACY FIRST GPS data is used only for on-device speed calculation. Nothing is transmitted or stored externally. No account required, no ads. NOTES Speed accuracy depends on your device's GPS signal quality. Works best outdoors or near windows. Distance is measured in km (metric) or mi (imperial) based on your selected unit.

Screenshots

Speedometer ⊲4 screens
Simple GPS Speedometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer ⊲ at 62% against Simple GPS Speedometer's 0%. Simple GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ⊲ ships an update every 3 months, Simple GPS Speedometer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speedometer ⊲ versus Simple GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ⊲Simple GPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB28 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyYUJI KANEKO

Customer experience

Speedometer ⊲

All ratings4,198 ratings
Positive85.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews286 reviews
Positive62.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative30.8%

Simple GPS Speedometer

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Speedometer ⊲

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Simple GPS Speedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Speedometer ⊲

No in-app purchases

None

Simple GPS Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer ⊲ free?
Speedometer ⊲ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple GPS Speedometer free?
Simple GPS Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer ⊲ or Simple GPS Speedometer have ads?
Speedometer ⊲ shows ads; Simple GPS Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ⊲ or Simple GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer ⊲ ships an update every 3 months, and Simple GPS Speedometer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer ⊲ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple GPS Speedometer on November 5, 2026.

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