Comparison

Speedometer ⋙ vs Race Stats

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer ⋙

This application tracks your speed and distance traveled using GPS. It displays your current speed in kilometers or miles per hour, records trip data, and can alert you to speed limit changes. It also includes a compass and weather information.

Highlights
  • GPS speed tracking
  • Odometer and trip recording
  • Speed limit display and alerts
  • Compass and weather information
  • Customizable display colors
  • Apple Watch app integration
Features
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Speedometer is GPS speedometer, odometer for the iPhone and iPad. Track your speed and trip from your iPhone in Miles and Kilometer Features: -kmh, mph unit selection -Odometer -Average and maximum speed record -Outside temperature and weather condition -Speed limit of Driving road -Compass -Audio and visual notification speed limit excess -Change display color - Apple Watch app - Synchronization with Apple Watch -Today Widget display

About

Race Stats

Track your vehicle's performance with real-time GPS speed and G-force readings. Measure acceleration from 0-60 mph or 0-100 km/h, and time your 1/4 mile or 400m runs. Simulate drag races and analyze your car's capabilities to improve driving speed.

Highlights
  • GPS speed tracking
  • Real-time G-force measurement
  • 0-60 mph / 0-100 km/h timer
  • 1/4 mile / 400m timer
  • Drag race simulation
  • Automatic start/stop timer
  • Imperial/metric unit switching
Features
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Your phone is the drag strip — and now the race track too. Race Stats turns your iPhone into a GPS performance timer for cars and motorcycles. Time 0-100 km/h and quarter-mile runs, watch your lean angle live through every corner, and log lap times — no extra hardware needed. NEW FOR RIDERS • Live lean angle for both sides, with a rider that leans with you • Max left and max right lean tracked separately, every session • Lap timer: set your start/finish line and ride — laps are timed automatically • Spoken lap times and gap to your best, straight to your headset • Lap map of your best lap, coloured by lean angle or speed • Share a session slip with your best lap, map and max lean • Best lap, last lap and the gap to your best • A garage for cars and motorcycles, with lean records per bike DRAG & ACCELERATION TIMING • 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph), 0-160, 1/8 mile, ¼ mile, 1 mile • Custom speed ranges and rolling starts, e.g. 60-100 km/h (Pro) • Auto-arm when stopped, auto-start the moment you launch • GPS fused with the accelerometer for precise launch and finish detection • Weather-corrected results (density altitude), like a real drag strip • Estimated wheel horsepower from your run • Personal best alerts on every run HISTORY & SHARING • Every run saved with its speed curve • Personal bests flagged automatically • Compare two runs side by side • Share a branded timing slip with your crew • Export full telemetry as CSV MORE • Real-time g-force meter: launch, braking and cornering grip • Global leaderboards per benchmark — see where you rank • Maintenance reminders: insurance, road tax, oil and service dates • Works with external Bluetooth GPS receivers (RaceBox, NMEA) for 10-25 Hz timing • Metric and imperial units • Your runs and garage are stored on your device FREE AND PRO Timing your runs and the live lean angle gauge are free. Race Stats Pro unlocks the lap timer, saved track sessions with lap maps, the g-force meter, the full garage and run history, run comparison, CSV export and external GPS support. Always obey the law and ride and drive responsibly. Use Race Stats only on closed courses, tracks and drag strips, and mount your phone securely before you set off. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.smpath.com/racestats/policy

Screenshots

Speedometer ⋙4 screens
Race Stats4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer ⋙ at none against Race Stats's 2. Speedometer ⋙ also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 644) and review sentiment (57% vs 40%). Race Stats's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, rating and monetization model 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. Race Stats sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Speedometer ⋙ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Speedometer ⋙ against 4.5 for Race Stats. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ⋙ has 15K ratings behind it against 644, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Speedometer ⋙'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Race Stats's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ⋙ ships an update every 4 months, Race Stats every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Speedometer ⋙ versus Race Stats: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ⋙Race Stats
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (15K ratings)4.5 (644 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.5% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better644
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supportedAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologySmooth Path Digital S.R.L

Customer experience

Speedometer ⋙

All ratings14,975 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.2%
Negative9.4%
Written reviews253 reviews
Positive56.5%
Neutral11.9%
Negative31.6%

Race Stats

All ratings642 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral3.7%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative49.1%

User reviews

Speedometer ⋙

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and visuals
  • 📊 Provides lots of helpful statistics
  • 🔍 Accurate speed and distance tracking
  • 🌐 Useful compass feature

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent speed and distance readings
  • 🔊 Mutes music playback when speeding
  • 📈 Cluttered interface with no layout options
  • 💰 Ads with no paid option to remove them

Race Stats

From 644 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate speed and distance measurements
  • 🚀 Responsive app performance
  • 💯 Useful for tracking vehicle performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent or inaccurate G-force measurements
  • 🐛 Delayed or incorrect 0-60 mph/km/h times
  • 🔧 Needs more customization options

Bugs and requests

Speedometer ⋙

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes or closes shortly after opening
  • Speed and distance readings are inaccurate
  • Time and temperature displays are incorrect
  • Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Customizable layout and display options
  • Paid version to remove ads
  • Improved speed and distance accuracy
  • Compatibility with Apple Watch

Race Stats

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes or crashes on some devices
  • Slow to respond during rapid acceleration
  • Inaccurate speed and time readings compared to actual vehicle performance

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add 80-120 km/h, 0-60 mph, and 0-200 km/h measurements
  • Implement a start button and countdown for consistent runs
  • Allow users to delete individual past runs
  • Provide CarPlay support

In-app purchases

None

Speedometer ⋙

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Race Stats

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Race Stats Pro$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer ⋙ free?
Speedometer ⋙ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Race Stats free?
Race Stats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer ⋙ or Race Stats?
Race Stats is rated higher. Speedometer ⋙ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Race Stats averages 4.5 from 644 ratings.
Do Speedometer ⋙ or Race Stats have ads?
Speedometer ⋙ shows ads; Race Stats does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ⋙ or Race Stats?
Speedometer ⋙ ships an update every 4 months, and Race Stats every 8 days. Most recently, Speedometer ⋙ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Race Stats on October 24, 2026.

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