# Speedometer vs speed Tool

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against speed Tool's 3.0. Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 4). speed Tool's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, speed Tool every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | speed Tool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tool-speedometer/id6446165936/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Size | 7 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [Tangshan Xumaitong Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1690767280) |

## 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


### speed Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tool-speedometer/id6446165936)

This GPS-based tool displays your current speed and altitude. It offers support for both car and bicycle modes, providing essential information for your journeys. Access to location services is required for accurate speed calculation.

**Highlights:** GPS speed display, Altitude tracking, Car mode support, Bicycle mode support, Location-based speed calculation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Is speed Tool free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or speed Tool?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while speed Tool averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Speedometer or speed Tool have ads?

speed Tool shows ads; Speedometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or speed Tool?

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and speed Tool every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 23, 2026 and speed Tool on September 15, 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.*