Speedometer vs VueSpeed
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 and location on a map. Easily switch between various measurement units with a simple swipe. It offers an ad-free and cost-free experience.
- Displays current speed
- Shows current position on globe
- Ad-free experience
- Cost-free
- Swipe to change units (mph, km/h, m/s, knots, min./500m)
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“Speedometer – How Fast Am I?” is an ad-free and cost-free speedometer app in your pocket. “Speedometer” shows your current speed and position on the globe without any disturbing banner ads. Just use your finger to swipe between different units: miles per hour, kilometers per hour, meters per second, knots and even min./500m. Please pay attention: Drive responsibly, use a mobile phone holder and do not use your device while driving. Use of this app at your own risk.
VueSpeed
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VueSpeed is a clean, distraction-free speedometer for the road. The dashboard shows your current speed in a sleek dark design, with automatic day/night switching based on the light sensor and sunset. Going too fast? The speed limit is always visible and the needle color warns you instantly. No digital dashboard? No problem. VueSpeed is the perfect co-driver for classic cars and oldtimers — and for modern cars where the speedometer is hidden in a central screen, like the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. FEATURES • Real-time speedometer with Live Activity on Dynamic Island and Lock Screen • Automatic trip detection via Bluetooth car kit or speed threshold • Trip history with map, elevation profile, and speed line • Merge trips: combine separate trips from one journey into a single overview • HUD mode: mirrored display for your windscreen • Night Panel™: inspired by Saab's Night Panel — dims everything except your speed • Speed limits via OpenStreetMap, always up-to-date • km/h or mph, your choice • No ads Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VueSpeed at every 6 days against Speedometer's every 6 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Speedometer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and VueSpeed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedometer ships an update every 6 months, VueSpeed every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer | VueSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.2K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 72.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.2K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Marcel Kraus | MJ Consultancy B.V. |
Bugs and requests
Speedometer
Reported bugs
2 issues- Freezes on first open for some users
- Fails to detect speed in certain environments
Requested features
2 requests- Option to display mph only
- Ability to save and view speed history
VueSpeed
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer
- Small Tip$2.99
- Medium Tip$5.99
- Large Tip$9.99
VueSpeed
- VueSpeed Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- VueSpeed Pro Annual$17.991 Year
- VueSpeed Pro$34.99
