GPS Measure vs NSMeter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Measure
Measure routes, time, speed, distance, direction, and altitude using GPS. Customize units and targets to track the speed of various vehicles, including airplanes and ships. Note that GPS functionality is limited in tunnels or underground.
- Route tracking on map
- Time measurement
- Speed tracking
- Distance measurement
- Direction tracking
- Altitude measurement
- Customizable units
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What can be measured with this application: - Route (displayed on map) - Time - Speed - Distance - Direction - Altitude etc. Set your comfortable units and targets from setting page, and let's measure the speed of various vehicles! You can measure speed of airplanes and ships as well. Note: - Since this application works with GPS, you cannot use this in tunnel or underground environments. - Do not operate this application while driving, because it is dangerous. - Application developer is not responsible for any disadvantages such as accidents and injuries while using this application. Please be sure to use this at your own risk.
NSMeter
Track your speed, altitude, and travel routes with this utility app. Visualize your journey on maps, analyze performance with detailed charts, and save battery during outdoor activities. Supports data import/export and iCloud sync.
- Real-time speed and altitude display
- Route recording with map visualization
- Speed and altitude charts
- Speed pins on map
- Analysis of min/max/average speed and altitude
- Multiple unit support
- Battery-saving mode
- GPX data export
- iCloud sync and backup
- Face ID/Passcode protection
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This speedometer and route recording app has been developed to make your outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, driving, hiking, and train rides more enjoyable and memorable. With the speedometer feature, you can easily check your current speed and altitude. Additionally, the route recording feature allows you to display your movement history on a map and record where you've been. ■ Display and visualize measured information on charts for easy viewing. The graphs can display speed and altitude, helping you understand and analyze the relationship between speed and altitude. ■ Measure altitude as well. You can also check the altitude in addition to speed. This allows you to observe altitude changes that you may not notice during your regular movement. ■ Draw lines on the route you traveled to visualize your movement path. You can visually represent the route you traveled. This helps you explain the route to others and review it later. ■ Place speed pins at regular intervals. Speed is displayed on the pins, making it easy to see the speed at different locations on the map. ■ Analysis screen. After measurement, you can view the minimum, maximum, and average speed and altitude recorded during that period. You can also see the total distance traveled. ■ Support for multiple units. Units supported include mph, m/s, kn, km/h, and fps. ■ Battery-saving mode. There is a battery-saving mode to minimize battery consumption during recording. It provides a comfortable recording environment even on older devices, with reduced resource usage. ■ Data import and export functionality. You can freely import and export data, allowing you to share data with others or share your recording information with others. ■ Export in GPX format. It supports exporting data in GPX format, enabling you to utilize the recorded data in other applications. ■ Trimming feature. There is a trimming feature that allows you to cut out the necessary parts from long recordings. ■ iCloud sync and backup support. Data is stored using iCloud, enabling data synchronization across devices. You can access the data from other devices, eliminating the risk of data loss. ■ Password protection with Face ID and Passcode. There is a feature to lock the app with Face ID and Passcode, ensuring the security of your data.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: NSMeter at 5.0 against GPS Measure's 4.7. GPS Measure's advantage is ratings volume (103 vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). 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.
NSMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Measure has 103 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GPS Measure ships an update every 3 months, NSMeter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GPS Measure | NSMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (103 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 103 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shota Utsumi | Daichi Kato |
Customer experience
GPS Measure
NSMeter
In-app purchases
GPS Measure
No in-app purchases
NSMeter
No in-app purchases









