Speedometer .. vs Signal Beacon
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPS Speedometer
- Head-Up Display (HUD) mode
- Speed Limit notifications
- Weather conditions
- Trip distance tracking
- Multiple measurement units
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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
Signal Beacon
Communicate using light signals when traditional networks are unavailable. Send and receive messages, share locations, and engage in two-way conversations via Morse code or screen displays. Designed for field use with no signal required.
- Broadcast messages with flashlight or screen
- Send location and quick SOS messages
- Scan and read light signals with camera
- Two-way light conversations
- Works offline without signal
- Red night mode for visibility
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Signal Beacon sends and reads messages by light, so you can reach someone when there is no cell signal, no Wi-Fi, and no time. BROADCAST • Flashlight: your phone's flashlight blinks your message in Morse code. Anyone with Signal Beacon, or who knows Morse, can read it from far away with a clear line of sight. • Screen code: show a code on your screen for a phone held up close. Send longer messages, your location, even a photo. • Quick messages for SOS, need help, injured, lost, I'm OK and need water. Add your coordinates so a rescuer knows where you are. • The screen goes dark while it signals to save battery. SCAN • Point the camera at a blinking light or a screen code to read it. • Tap the light to lock on. Automatic sensitivity adjusts to day and night, and the reader holds on through a shaky hand. • Received messages show the distance and direction to the sender. • Turn any message into a short video clip to share, with real camera footage or a clean light animation. TALK • A two-way conversation over light between two phones, up to line of sight. One phone calls, the other answers, and each line you send is confirmed with a receipt. MADE FOR THE FIELD • Works with no signal. Nothing is uploaded; the app has no accounts, no ads and no tracking. • Red night mode protects your night vision. • Plain, rugged controls you can use with cold hands. MORE AT SIGNALBEACON.APP • Read a beacon in any phone's browser, with no install. • Learn to read Morse by light in a free game with daily challenges and leaderboards. SAFETY Signal Beacon flashes a light rapidly. Do not use it if flashing lights can trigger seizures or migraines for you or anyone nearby. It is an aid, not a substitute for emergency services: if you can, call your local emergency number.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Signal Beacon at 5.0 against Speedometer ..'s 4.4. Signal Beacon also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Speedometer ..'s advantage is ratings volume (4.7K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 1). On price 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.
Signal Beacon 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Speedometer .. ships an update every 2 months, Signal Beacon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer .. | Signal Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (4.7K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4.7K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | JUSTIN ALAN ELBERT |
Customer experience
Speedometer ..
Signal Beacon
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
Signal Beacon
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer ..
No in-app purchases
Signal Beacon
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedometer .. free?
Is Signal Beacon free?
Which has better reviews, Speedometer .. or Signal Beacon?
Do Speedometer .. or Signal Beacon have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speedometer .. or Signal Beacon?
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