Comparison

Speedometer .. vs NSMeter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speedometer ..

This GPS-based app displays your current speed and provides a HUD mode for safe driving. It also shows road names, weather, speed limits, and tracks trip distance and average speed in various units.

Highlights
  • GPS Speedometer
  • Head-Up Display (HUD) mode
  • Speed Limit notifications
  • Weather conditions
  • Trip distance tracking
  • Multiple measurement units
Features
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GPS based digital speedometer display your current speed while you are driving, flying, riding bicycle, boat marine trip. Application can show Head-up (HUD) display mode to reflect on your car. The head-up display reduces driver distraction and increases driver safety. Application can also show maximum speed limit of the road you are passing. Also It shows the name of road. Application can also navigate your direction with linear compass. It shows current weather conditions on the road. It can record your trip distance with odometer and keeps maximum and average speed in three different measurement unit mph, kmh or knot. Application have following features: *Maximum Speed Limit notification with sound *Different display color selection *Linear Compass *Weather Condition display *Road name Display *Maximum, Average speed *Odometer *Altitude meter *HUD (Head-up Display) mode *Landscape portrait mode * Full screen display mode *Measurement Unit selection to mph, kmh,knot *Apple Watch Support *Today Widget Support

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Speedometer ..4 screens
NSMeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NSMeter at 5.0 against Speedometer ..'s 4.4. NSMeter also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Speedometer ..'s advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 4) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NSMeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer .. has 4.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer .. versus NSMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ..NSMeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (4.7K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.7K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyDaichi Kato

Customer experience

Speedometer ..

All ratings4,684 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral5.4%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews74 reviews
Positive52.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative29.7%

NSMeter

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Speedometer ..

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes or stops working after some time
  • Compass feature is not reliable
  • Speed readings can be erratic and unreliable

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Ability to customize colors and settings
  • Support for offline use without internet connection
  • Improved altitude display for higher elevations

NSMeter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Speedometer ..

No in-app purchases

None

NSMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer .. free?
Speedometer .. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NSMeter free?
NSMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer .. or NSMeter?
NSMeter is rated higher. Speedometer .. averages 4.4 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while NSMeter averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Speedometer .. or NSMeter have ads?
Speedometer .. shows ads; NSMeter does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer .. or NSMeter?
Speedometer .. ships an update every 2 months, and NSMeter every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer .. was updated on October 17, 2026 and NSMeter on October 10, 2026.

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