# Video tachometer vs Route Tracking light

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Route Tracking light at none against Video tachometer's 1. Route Tracking light also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Video tachometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (84 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Video tachometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Route Tracking light asks for nothing beyond the download.

Route Tracking light holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video tachometer has 84 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, Route Tracking light every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Video tachometer | Route Tracking light |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (84 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-tracking-light/id1640976570/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **84** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 83.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 5 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dmitriy Kharutskiy](https://appshunter.io/developer/817385891) | [Marton Varga](https://appshunter.io/developer/1462579601) |

## What reviewers say

### Video tachometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-tachometer/id1492583587)

This app uses slow-motion video to create a strobe light effect, allowing you to measure rotational speeds. It records video with detailed information like frame rate and exposure, and offers customizable text overlays.

**Highlights:** Strobe light effect simulation, Rotational speed measurement (RPM/Hz), Slow-motion video recording, Customizable text overlays on video, Adjustable frame rate and exposure, Records 4K video (if supported)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💡 Clever approach
- 🚀 Works beautifully
- 👍 Very handy
- 👍 Accurate measurements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too much in paid version
- 💰 Free version limited
- 🤔 Confusing settings initially
- 👎 Unclear about recording
- 👎 No built-in video recording

**Reported bugs**

- Does not read anything
- Pop-ups for paid features
- Interface visible in screen recording

**Requested features**

- Ability to record video
- Slow phase shift mode
- Improved UI for initial setup
- Long press for gradual increment/decrement


### Route Tracking light

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/route-tracking-light/id1640976570)

Track and measure your routes with this map-based application. Record your walks or rides, manage route sections, and export data in GPX, CSV, or PDF formats. It also allows you to open existing GPX and CSV files.

**Highlights:** Map-based route tracking, Distance measurement, Record walks and rides, Manage route sections, Export routes as GPX, CSV, PDF, Open GPX and CSV files

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Video tachometer free?

Video tachometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Route Tracking light free?

Route Tracking light is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Video tachometer or Route Tracking light?

Route Tracking light is rated higher. Video tachometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 84 ratings, while Route Tracking light averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Video tachometer or Route Tracking light have ads?

Route Tracking light shows ads; Video tachometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Video tachometer or Route Tracking light?

Video tachometer ships an update every 3 months, and Route Tracking light every 6 weeks. Most recently, Video tachometer was updated on November 7, 2026 and Route Tracking light on November 3, 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.*