Comparison

Speedometer ٞ vs Pacer

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • GPS speed display
  • Online speed limit check
  • Over-speed alerts
  • Current weather and temperature
  • Mirror effect HUD mode
  • Compass
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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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

About

Pacer

Track your speed and distance in real-time with this GPS-powered companion. Monitor journeys for driving, cycling, or running, with customizable alerts and detailed trip statistics. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with multiple display options and a battery-saving mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speedometer
  • Customizable units (km/h or mph)
  • Trip tracking with distance and duration
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Map view with live location
  • Trip history with statistics
  • Battery-saving mode
Features
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Pacer is your beautiful companion for tracking speed and distance in real-time. Whether you're driving, cycling, or running, Pacer provides accurate, easy-to-read speed information and comprehensive trip statistics. Key Features: • Real-time GPS speedometer with customisable units (km/h or mph) • Trip tracking with distance, duration, and average speed • Customisable speed limit alerts • Map view with live location tracking • Trip history with detailed statistics • Multiple font styles and sizes for easy reading • Battery-saving mode for extended use • 100% ad-free experience Perfect for: • Drivers monitoring their speed • Cyclists tracking their performance • Runners analysing their pace • Outdoor enthusiasts measuring distances • Anyone who wants to keep an eye on their travel stats With Pacer, you'll always know your exact speed and trip details. Stay safe, stay informed, and optimise your journeys with our precise and user-friendly speedometer app. Download Pacer now and start your journey with confidence! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tickrcountdown.com/privacy

Screenshots

Speedometer ٞ4 screens
Pacer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pacer at 5.0 against Speedometer ٞ's 4.3. Pacer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). Speedometer ٞ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (778 vs 4). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. Pacer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Speedometer ٞ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pacer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ٞ has 778 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ٞ ships an update every 2 months, Pacer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer ٞ versus Pacer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ٞPacer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (778 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings778 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologySercan Demircan

Customer experience

Speedometer ٞ

All ratings778 ratings
Positive80.1%
Neutral7.2%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative30.3%

Pacer

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

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

Pacer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Speedometer ٞ

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pacer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99

Questions

Is Speedometer ٞ free?
Speedometer ٞ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pacer free?
Pacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer ٞ or Pacer?
Pacer is rated higher. Speedometer ٞ averages 4.3 out of 5 from 778 ratings, while Pacer averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Speedometer ٞ or Pacer have ads?
Neither Speedometer ٞ nor Pacer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ٞ or Pacer?
Speedometer ٞ ships an update every 2 months, and Pacer every 4 days. Most recently, Speedometer ٞ was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pacer on September 19, 2026.

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