Speedometer ٞ vs Simple GPS Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer ٞ
This application displays your current speed using GPS and shows the road's speed limit through an online check. It offers features like over-speed alerts, weather updates, and various display modes, including a mirror effect HUD.
- GPS speed display
- Online speed limit check
- Over-speed alerts
- Current weather and temperature
- Mirror effect HUD mode
- Compass
- Apple Watch app
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Display current speed by using GPS. Show speed limit of the road by online check Also: Alert over speed Shows current weather condition and temperature Calculates odometer Calculate altitude Calculate Average speed Calculate maximum speed Show mirror effect HUD (Head-up Display) mode Different colors Compass Apple Watch app Today widget app Landscape and Patriot mode Full Screen mode Speed Camera Display
Simple GPS Speed
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Introducing Simple GPS Speed – the no-frills, easy-to-read speedometer app for your iPhone. Whether you're walking, running, cycling, or driving, this app provides you with a clear, large display of your current speed. Key Features: • Highest Precision • Clean, minimalist design • Large, easy-to-read speed display • Automatically switches between mph and km/h based on your region • Works in both portrait and landscape orientations • Adapts to your device's screen size for optimal viewing Simple GPS Speed is perfect for: • Runners tracking their pace • Cyclists monitoring their speed • Drivers wanting a digital speedometer • Anyone curious about their travel speed No complicated settings, no ads, no distractions – just your speed, displayed prominently on your screen. The app uses your device's built-in GPS to calculate your speed accurately. Please note: • Requires location access to function • Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life Download Simple GPS Speed now and always know how fast you're moving!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple GPS Speed at every 2 weeks against Speedometer ٞ's every 2 months. Speedometer ٞ's advantage is device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Speedometer ٞ ships an update every 2 months, Simple GPS Speed every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer ٞ | Simple GPS Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (778 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 778 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | ALF STEINBACH |
Bugs and requests
Speedometer ٞ
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes shortly after startup
- App closes unexpectedly while driving
- Crashes at speeds over 100 km/h
- Crashes when used with Apple Navigation simultaneously
- Speed display inaccuracy (showing 30% less)
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- Speed indicator jumps/moves erratically
- GPS signal not detected despite working in other apps
- Fails to launch after initial use
- Speed limit display shows incorrect values (e.g., 50 km/h on highways)
Requested features
8 requests- Paid ad-free version option
- Improved alarm/notification system
- GPS signal troubleshooting
- Altitude display in metric units
- Settings customization panel
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- Temperature display in Celsius
- HUD mode improvements for daytime visibility
- More noticeable alarm alerts
Simple GPS Speed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer ٞ
No in-app purchases
Simple GPS Speed
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedometer ٞ free?
Is Simple GPS Speed free?
Do Speedometer ٞ or Simple GPS Speed have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ٞ or Simple GPS Speed?
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