# GPS Speedometer vs HeadUp Display car

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Speedometer at 66% against HeadUp Display car's 29%. GPS Speedometer also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 202). HeadUp Display car's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and HeadUp Display car sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HeadUp Display car holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 4.2K ratings behind it against 202, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 29% of HeadUp Display car's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, HeadUp Display car every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | HeadUp Display car |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1291822089/reviews) | **[4.3 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headup-display-car/id1475472677/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 202 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) | [Nikaan Nikzad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465623388) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1291822089)

Track your speed in various units like MPH, KMH, and knots. This app offers a HUD display, speed limit alerts, and saves all your trip data. It's ideal for those with broken vehicle speedometers or for monitoring travel speed.

**Highlights:** Multiple speed units (MPH, KMH, Knots), Digital speedometer with trip data, HUD display for windshield use, Customizable speed limit alerts, Compass functionality, Automatic trip saving and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS App Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited use Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS App Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Speedometer Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited use for Six Months | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| GPS Speedometer Lifetime Forever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GPS functionality
- 👍 Useful for pranking friends
- 👍 Realistic map integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't actually change GPS location
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location spoofing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Subscription paywall blocks free usage

**Requested features**

- Allow location pinpointing instead of just address search
- Integrate with other apps for seamless GPS spoofing


### HeadUp Display car

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headup-display-car/id1475472677)

This app projects navigation and driving information onto your car's windshield. Enhance your night driving experience with speed, clock, weather, and music details displayed directly in your line of sight.

**Highlights:** Windshield projection, Navigation display, Speedometer, Clock, Weather temperature, Now playing song info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Song Title Display | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cruise Control | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveADS | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is HeadUp Display car free?

HeadUp Display car is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer or HeadUp Display car?

HeadUp Display car is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while HeadUp Display car averages 4.3 from 202 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or HeadUp Display car have ads?

GPS Speedometer shows ads; HeadUp Display car does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or HeadUp Display car?

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and HeadUp Display car every 3 months. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 31, 2026 and HeadUp Display car on October 26, 2026.

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