Comparison

Speedmeter mph digital display vs NSMeter

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

Head to head
About

Speedmeter mph digital display

This GPS-powered application displays your current speed in a clear digital format, suitable for vehicles, cycling, or walking. It offers offline functionality and provides additional features like trip distance measurement, altitude tracking, and real-time speed limit warnings.

Highlights
  • Digital HUD speedometer
  • Offline trip distance measurement
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Mirror effect for HUD
  • Speed limit warnings
  • Road name and weather display
  • Compass
Features
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GPS digital Speedometer displays your speed while you are in a vehicle, biking or walking, measure trip distance offline, no need internet. Features: * Follow on Today Widget * Use app on your Apple watch * Synchronize work with Apple watch * Digital board with different screen color * Mirror affect for Head of up display by double tab to screen * Odometer calculates trip distance * Calculates altitude for planes * Different measurement units mph, kmh, knot * Full screen or detail mode by swiping screen * Offline work without internet * Maximum speed indicator * Average speed calculation * Shows and warn real time speed limit * Shows realtime speed cameras and traffic lights cameras and warn * Shows road name * Shows outside temperature and weather condition * Compass

About

NSMeter

Track your speed, altitude, and travel routes with this utility app. Visualize your journey on maps, analyze performance with detailed charts, and save battery during outdoor activities. Supports data import/export and iCloud sync.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed and altitude display
  • Route recording with map visualization
  • Speed and altitude charts
  • Speed pins on map
  • Analysis of min/max/average speed and altitude
  • Multiple unit support
  • Battery-saving mode
  • GPX data export
  • iCloud sync and backup
  • Face ID/Passcode protection
Features
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This speedometer and route recording app has been developed to make your outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, driving, hiking, and train rides more enjoyable and memorable. With the speedometer feature, you can easily check your current speed and altitude. Additionally, the route recording feature allows you to display your movement history on a map and record where you've been. ■ Display and visualize measured information on charts for easy viewing. The graphs can display speed and altitude, helping you understand and analyze the relationship between speed and altitude. ■ Measure altitude as well. You can also check the altitude in addition to speed. This allows you to observe altitude changes that you may not notice during your regular movement. ■ Draw lines on the route you traveled to visualize your movement path. You can visually represent the route you traveled. This helps you explain the route to others and review it later. ■ Place speed pins at regular intervals. Speed is displayed on the pins, making it easy to see the speed at different locations on the map. ■ Analysis screen. After measurement, you can view the minimum, maximum, and average speed and altitude recorded during that period. You can also see the total distance traveled. ■ Support for multiple units. Units supported include mph, m/s, kn, km/h, and fps. ■ Battery-saving mode. There is a battery-saving mode to minimize battery consumption during recording. It provides a comfortable recording environment even on older devices, with reduced resource usage. ■ Data import and export functionality. You can freely import and export data, allowing you to share data with others or share your recording information with others. ■ Export in GPX format. It supports exporting data in GPX format, enabling you to utilize the recorded data in other applications. ■ Trimming feature. There is a trimming feature that allows you to cut out the necessary parts from long recordings. ■ iCloud sync and backup support. Data is stored using iCloud, enabling data synchronization across devices. You can access the data from other devices, eliminating the risk of data loss. ■ Password protection with Face ID and Passcode. There is a feature to lock the app with Face ID and Passcode, ensuring the security of your data.

Screenshots

Speedmeter mph digital display4 screens
NSMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NSMeter at 5.0 against Speedmeter mph digital display's 4.4. NSMeter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Speedmeter mph digital display's advantage is ratings volume (16K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NSMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter mph digital display has 16K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedmeter mph digital display versus NSMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedmeter mph digital displayNSMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (16K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings16K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyDaichi Kato

Customer experience

Speedmeter mph digital display

All ratings15,753 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews424 reviews
Positive60.6%
Neutral10.6%
Negative28.8%

NSMeter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Speedmeter mph digital display

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Speed limit information not always accurate
  • Occasional crashes and freezes
  • Incorrect speed readings at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Audible speed limit warnings
  • Background operation mode
  • Ability to input current mileage
  • Option to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit
  • Paid ad-free version

NSMeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Speedmeter mph digital display

No in-app purchases

None

NSMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedmeter mph digital display free?
Speedmeter mph digital display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSMeter free?
NSMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedmeter mph digital display or NSMeter?
NSMeter is rated higher. Speedmeter mph digital display averages 4.4 out of 5 from 16K ratings, while NSMeter averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Speedmeter mph digital display or NSMeter have ads?
Speedmeter mph digital display shows ads; NSMeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedmeter mph digital display or NSMeter?
Speedmeter mph digital display ships an update every 2 months, and NSMeter every 2 months. Most recently, Speedmeter mph digital display was updated on November 5, 2026 and NSMeter on November 3, 2026.

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