Speedometer ⋙ vs Densha Otaku
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- GPS speed tracking
- Odometer and trip recording
- Speed limit display and alerts
- Compass and weather information
- Customizable display colors
- Apple Watch app integration
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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
Densha Otaku
This app acts as a speedometer, ideal for train enthusiasts. It displays your current speed on a detailed map highlighting train tracks, and allows you to record speed records with time and location. It also features a live direction indicator and works with different unit systems.
- GPS speed display
- Train track highlighting on map
- Speed record recording
- Live direction indicator
- Imperial/metric unit support
- Compass functionality
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Densha Otaku is a fantastic speedometer app that is particularly useful for train enthusiasts. Not only is this app exquisitely designed, but it also utilizes the GPS functionality of your phone to present your speed on a visually stunning map that highlights the train tracks you are currently traversing. • Record and monitor all of your speed records, including the map and time. • Live Direction indicator. • Works with imperial or metric system units. If you happen to not be on a train, you can still appreciate the beautiful compass.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Densha Otaku at 5.0 against Speedometer ⋙'s 4.4. Densha Otaku also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Speedometer ⋙'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (15K vs 1). On price, review sentiment and device support 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. Densha Otaku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Speedometer ⋙ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Densha Otaku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ⋙ has 15K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Speedometer ⋙'s written reviews are positive against 50% of Densha Otaku's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Speedometer ⋙ ships an update every 4 months, Densha Otaku weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer ⋙ | Densha Otaku |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (15K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | UniCom Technology | Jeremie Berduck |
Customer experience
Speedometer ⋙
Densha Otaku
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
Densha Otaku
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer ⋙
No in-app purchases
Densha Otaku
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Yearly$11.491 Year
Questions
Is Speedometer ⋙ free?
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Which has better reviews, Speedometer ⋙ or Densha Otaku?
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