# Speedometer vs Next Car Dashboard

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against Next Car Dashboard's 4.0. Speedometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 32). Next Car Dashboard's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Next Car Dashboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 32, 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 50% of Next Car Dashboard's.

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, Next Car Dashboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | Next Car Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-car-dashboard/id6444376684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [sachin jeph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457505229) |

## 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


### Next Car Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-car-dashboard/id6444376684)

Transform your iPad into a sophisticated car dashboard. Monitor drive metrics, navigate with maps, control music, and track trip costs. Enjoy a modern, immersive driving experience with enhanced features and language support.

**Highlights:** Maps and Navigation with Google Maps support, Music control for Apple Music and Spotify, Vehicle metrics (speed, altitude, distance), Trip cost and fuel consumption monitoring, Dashboard Camera functionality, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unrestricted Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unrestricted Access | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Unrestricted Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Next Pro Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Is Next Car Dashboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Next Car Dashboard?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Next Car Dashboard averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Speedometer or Next Car Dashboard have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor Next Car Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Next Car Dashboard?

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Next Car Dashboard fortnightly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Next Car Dashboard on August 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*