Speedometer ٞ vs Quick Gauge
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
Quick Gauge
This app provides a clear, private GPS speedometer with a large, easy-to-read display. It offers CarPlay integration, Live Activity support for your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and an Apple Watch app for quick glances. Enjoy music controls and customizable colors without any ads or tracking.
- Large, clear speed display
- Portrait and landscape modes
- MPH/KM/H switching
- Customizable colors
- CarPlay integration
- Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island
- Apple Watch app
- Music controls
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Quick Gauge is a simple, accurate GPS speedometer that respects your privacy. No ads, no subscriptions, no tracking. BIG, CLEAR SPEED A huge, easy-to-read display that works in portrait or landscape. Switch between mph and km/h with one tap, and make it yours with a custom color. CARPLAY See your current speed right on your car's display. LIVE ACTIVITY Keep your speed on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island while you use other apps, and on the CarPlay Dashboard with iOS 26. APPLE WATCH Glance at your speed from your wrist with the dedicated watchOS app. MUSIC CONTROLS Play, pause and skip Apple Music tracks without leaving the speedometer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your location is used only on your device to calculate your speed. Nothing is collected, stored or shared. Always drive safely and obey local laws. Quick Gauge is for informational use only.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Quick Gauge at 5.0 against Speedometer ٞ's 4.3. Speedometer ٞ's advantage is ratings volume (779 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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.
Quick Gauge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ٞ has 779 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Speedometer ٞ ships an update every 2 months, Quick Gauge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer ٞ | Quick Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (779 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 779 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | Josiah Oslund |
Customer experience
Speedometer ٞ
Quick Gauge
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
Quick Gauge
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer ٞ
No in-app purchases
Quick Gauge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedometer ٞ free?
Is Quick Gauge free?
Which has better reviews, Speedometer ٞ or Quick Gauge?
Do Speedometer ٞ or Quick Gauge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ٞ or Quick Gauge?
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