# Speedometer vs Car Timer

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against Car Timer's 3.5. Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 33%) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). Car Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 13, 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 33% of Car Timer's.

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, Car Timer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | Car Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-timer-speed-test/id1527563531/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Lorin Nicolae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295191898) |

## 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


### Car Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-timer-speed-test/id1527563531)

Measure your vehicle's acceleration and top speed with precision. Supports various speed ranges, custom runs, and drag strip distances. Share your performance results with friends.

**Highlights:** 0-100km/h and 0-60mph timing, Top speed recording, Custom run timing, 1/4 and 1/8 mile (0-400m/0-200m) runs, Shareable results, Precise speed estimation techniques

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO - 5 Runs | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |
| PRO Unlimited | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Is Car Timer free?

Car Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Car Timer?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Car Timer averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Speedometer or Car Timer have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor Car Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Car Timer?

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Car Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Car Timer on October 3, 2026.

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