Speedometer ⊲ vs Simple GPS Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPS speed tracking
- Odometer and travel distance
- Real-time speed limits
- Speed camera alerts
- Overspeed alerts
- Offline functionality
- Compass navigation
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Speedometer ⊲ | Simple GPS Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | YUJI KANEKO |
Customer experience
Speedometer ⊲
Simple GPS Speedometer
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
Speedometer ⊲
No in-app purchases
Simple GPS Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedometer ⊲ free?
Is Simple GPS Speedometer free?
Do Speedometer ⊲ or Simple GPS Speedometer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ⊲ or Simple GPS Speedometer?
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