# GPS Speedometer vs QR Code Reader

The clearest difference is rating: QR Code Reader at 4.7 against GPS Speedometer's 4.0. QR Code Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). GPS Speedometer's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 24%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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 QR Code Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QR Code Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 4.2K ratings behind it against 124, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 24% of QR Code Reader'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, QR Code Reader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | QR Code Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1291822089/reviews) | **[4.7 (124 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 124 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 24.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) | [Lilucat](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676061700) |

## 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


### QR Code Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qr-code-reader/id6469319539)

Easily scan and interpret various QR codes, including URLs, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Generate custom QR codes for social media, websites, and more. Seamlessly integrate codes into Apple Wallet and widgets, with a convenient scan history and backup feature.

**Highlights:** Scan all QR code types, Generate custom QR codes, Integrate codes into Apple Wallet, Add codes to Widgets, Scan from images, Scan history and backup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QR Code Scanner | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| QR Code Reader | $29.99 | per year |
| QR Code Reader | Free | one-time |
| QR Code Scanner | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Is QR Code Reader free?

QR Code Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer or QR Code Reader?

QR Code Reader is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while QR Code Reader averages 4.7 from 124 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or QR Code Reader have ads?

GPS Speedometer shows ads; QR Code Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or QR Code Reader?

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and QR Code Reader every 10 days. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and QR Code Reader on August 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*