# Speedometer vs HeadUp Display car

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer at 69% against HeadUp Display car's 29%. Speedometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HeadUp Display car sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 163, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 29% of HeadUp Display car's.

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, HeadUp Display car every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | HeadUp Display car |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** | [4.3 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headup-display-car/id1475472677/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 163 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 28.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Nikaan Nikzad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1465623388) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716)

Track your speed and location with a GPS-powered dashboard. Features include weather updates, a compass, and speed limit alerts based on real-time road data. Customize the display and utilize HUD mode for enhanced visibility.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Map location display, Current weather and temperature, Analog compass, Speed limit alerts, HUD mode, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speedometer
- 👍 Great design and layout
- 🔍 Useful features (compass, weather, time)
- 💡 Customizable colors
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small GPS map
- 🐛 Inaccurate odometer
- 🔋 Music volume drops when app is active
- 🔍 Needs larger settings buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Speedometer not accurate at high speeds
- GPS signal slow to update
- Speed limit not always correct

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Thicker/bolder font for better readability


### HeadUp Display car

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headup-display-car/id1475472677)

This app projects navigation and driving information onto your car's windshield. Enhance your night driving experience with speed, clock, weather, and music details displayed directly in your line of sight.

**Highlights:** Windshield projection, Navigation display, Speedometer, Clock, Weather temperature, Now playing song info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Song Title Display | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cruise Control | $1.99 | one-time |
| RemoveADS | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HeadUp Display car free?

HeadUp Display car is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or HeadUp Display car?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while HeadUp Display car averages 4.3 from 163 ratings.

### Do Speedometer or HeadUp Display car have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor HeadUp Display car shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or HeadUp Display car?

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and HeadUp Display car every 3 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 23, 2026 and HeadUp Display car on August 27, 2026.

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