Comparison

simpleHUD vs Speak N Speed

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

simpleHUD

Transform your iPhone into a car head-up display. Project your current speed onto your windshield using your phone's reflection. Customize text size and color for optimal visibility while driving.

Highlights
  • Mirrored speed display
  • Windshield reflection projection
  • Adjustable text size
  • Customizable text color
Features
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This application creates a mirrored image of your current speed. Positioning your iPhone on your car dashboard allows you to use the reflection in the windscreen as a head-up-display. Resize the text by pinching and change its color by double tapping.

About

Speak N Speed

Features
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Hear your speed. See your speed. Drive smarter. Speak N Speed HUD turns your iPhone into a hands-free, voice-enabled speedometer designed to reflect on your windshield. Mount it on the dash, hit drive, and let your phone read your speed aloud so your eyes stay on the road. A real heads-up display The high-contrast dark interface is built specifically for windshield reflection. A massive, ultra-light speed readout, a color-shifting speed bar, and a clean info panel keep everything readable at a glance — day or night. Voice modes that actually help • Speak Every 1 — hear your exact speed for every 1 mph change • Speak Every 10 — quieter milestone updates at 10, 20, 30, 40… • Voice Off — silent HUD mode when you just want to watch the numbers Designed for the way you actually drive • Screen stays awake while the app is open • Pure dark mode for windshield reflection and night driving • Liquid Glass buttons with quick access to voice modes • Smooth numeric transitions and color-coded speed feedback Drive safely. Always obey posted speed limits and local laws regarding device mounting and use while operating a vehicle. Heads up: iPhone GPS only updates speed about once per second, so the readout can lag slightly behind your actual speed. Always trust your car's speedometer first.

Screenshots

simpleHUD4 screens
Speak N Speed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speak N Speed at Free against simpleHUD's $0.99. simpleHUD's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speak N Speed is free to download; simpleHUD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

simpleHUD ships an update weekly, Speak N Speed every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
simpleHUD versus Speak N Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametersimpleHUDSpeak N Speed
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel KirstenpfadDavid Mickey

In-app purchases

None

simpleHUD

No in-app purchases

None

Speak N Speed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is simpleHUD free?
simpleHUD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speak N Speed free?
Speak N Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do simpleHUD or Speak N Speed have ads?
Neither simpleHUD nor Speak N Speed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, simpleHUD or Speak N Speed?
simpleHUD ships an update weekly, and Speak N Speed every 5 months. Most recently, simpleHUD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Speak N Speed on November 3, 2026.

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