# Head vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer at 69% against Head's 10%. Speedometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 11 months). Head's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Head's written reviews are positive against 69% of Speedometer's.

Head ships an update every 11 months, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Head | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-up-display/id1389752264/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 10.0% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 46 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AUDI AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/376180875) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/head-up-display/id1389752264)

Configure your Audi Head-up Display settings, including display angle, brightness, and welcome messages. Requires a Wi-Fi connection between your smartphone and the HUD.

**Highlights:** Adjust display angle, Control brightness, Configure Coming-home/Leaving-home messages, Wi-Fi connectivity, Smartphone integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716)

Track your speed and location with a GPS-powered dashboard. Features include weather updates, a compass, and speed limit alerts based on real-time road data. Customize the display and utilize HUD mode for enhanced visibility.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Map location display, Current weather and temperature, Analog compass, Speed limit alerts, HUD mode, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speedometer
- 👍 Great design and layout
- 🔍 Useful features (compass, weather, time)
- 💡 Customizable colors
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small GPS map
- 🐛 Inaccurate odometer
- 🔋 Music volume drops when app is active
- 🔍 Needs larger settings buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Speedometer not accurate at high speeds
- GPS signal slow to update
- Speed limit not always correct

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Thicker/bolder font for better readability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Head free?

Head is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speedometer free?

Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Head or Speedometer?

Speedometer is rated higher. Head averages 2.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Head or Speedometer have ads?

Neither Head nor Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Head or Speedometer?

Head ships an update every 11 months, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Head was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speedometer on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*