IfFound vs VeloMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IfFound
Display a custom message on your phone's lock screen to help it get returned if lost. You can also use it to show any text, like quotes or personal notes, with various customization options.
- Custom 'If found' message
- Display any text
- Live widget preview
- Save multiple configurations
- Customize font and icon
- Two widget layouts
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Never lose your phone for good. IfFound lets you display a personal "If found" message directly on your lock screen, so anyone who finds it knows exactly how to return it. Or use it to show any text you want: a quote, something funny, or a personal touch. Features: - Create a custom "If found, please call/email..." message on your lock screen - Display any text you want - quotes, mantras, jokes, or anything personal - Live widget preview - see changes instantly - Save multiple widget configurations and switch between them with one tap - Customize font size, weight, line spacing, and icon - Two widget layouts: inline and rectangular lock screen widgets Why IfFound: - Simple setup, no account needed - Works when your phone is locked - visible to anyone who finds it - Lightweight and focused —-does one thing, does it well
VeloMeter
This app provides real-time speed tracking for various activities like running, biking, and driving. It offers a clear and precise digital speedometer designed for simplicity and ease of use on your iPhone.
- Real-time speed tracking
- Digital speedometer
- Simple and clear design
- GPS-based speed insights
- Supports iPhone and iPad
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Turn your iPhone into a powerful GPS speedometer. VeloMeter gives you a clean, accurate, and easy-to-read display of your speed in real time. Whether you're driving, cycling, running, or exploring, VeloMeter lets you track your speed and trip information right from your iPhone. FEATURES • Real-time GPS speed • MPH and KM/H support • HUD mode for a convenient mirrored display • Clean, customizable interface • Battery-efficient design BUILT FOR MORE THAN DRIVING Use VeloMeter as a car speedometer, cycling speedometer, running speed tracker, or a simple way to monitor your speed wherever you go. SIMPLE. CLEAN. POWERFUL. VeloMeter focuses on the information that matters most, without unnecessary clutter. Download VeloMeter and turn your iPhone into a speedometer. IMPORTANT VeloMeter uses GPS data to estimate your speed. GPS readings may vary depending on your location, signal, device, and other conditions. VeloMeter is intended for informational and entertainment purposes and should not be relied upon as a primary speed measurement tool while driving. Always follow applicable traffic laws and keep your attention on the road. Disclaimer: This app is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only. Speed readings are based on GPS data and may not always be 100% accurate. Do not rely on this app as a primary speed measurement tool while driving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VeloMeter at 100% against IfFound's 38%. VeloMeter also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and rating (5.0 vs 4.0). IfFound's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (29 vs 2). On in-app purchases 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
VeloMeter is free to download; IfFound costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VeloMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IfFound has 29 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of IfFound's written reviews are positive against 100% of VeloMeter's.
IfFound ships an update every 8 months, VeloMeter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IfFound | VeloMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (29 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Edge Digital | Paul Whittington |
Customer experience
IfFound
VeloMeter
In-app purchases
IfFound
No in-app purchases
VeloMeter
No in-app purchases
