# GPS Speedometer + vs Speedometer 5G

The clearest difference is monetization model: GPS Speedometer + at free with in-app purchases against Speedometer 5G's subscription. Speedometer 5G's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (59% vs 25%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer 5G sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS Speedometer + against 4.3 for Speedometer 5G. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer 5G has 502 ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of GPS Speedometer +'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Speedometer 5G's.

GPS Speedometer + ships an update every 27 months, Speedometer 5G fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer + | Speedometer 5G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-plus/id1455334523/reviews)** | [4.3 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-5g/id1573259088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **502** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 117 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Peaksel](https://appshunter.io/developer/618105376) | [Viktar Zhukavets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537955560) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-plus/id1455334523)

This app measures your vehicle's speed, trip distance, and elevation using GPS. It offers a Heads Up Display (HUD) for windshield viewing and provides weather information and travel history. The app helps you monitor your speed and avoid tickets.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS speed measurement, Heads Up Display (HUD) mode, Trip distance and travel history, Weather information, Speed limit alerts, Customizable display themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


### Speedometer 5G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-5g/id1573259088)

Track your speed accurately with this GPS-enabled digital speedometer. Features include trip recording, a compass, customizable speed limits, and a head-up display for windshield projection. Supports various vehicles and measurement units.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Customizable speed limits, Odometer for distance tracking, Integrated compass, Trip recording and map view, Head-up projection (HUD), Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer | $2.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer. | $5.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer. | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer + free?

GPS Speedometer + is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedometer 5G free?

Speedometer 5G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer + or Speedometer 5G?

GPS Speedometer + is rated higher. GPS Speedometer + averages 4.4 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Speedometer 5G averages 4.3 from 502 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer + or Speedometer 5G have ads?

GPS Speedometer + shows ads; Speedometer 5G does not.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer + or Speedometer 5G?

GPS Speedometer + ships an update every 27 months, and Speedometer 5G fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Speedometer + was updated on October 3, 2026 and Speedometer 5G on October 13, 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.*