# Drive Smarter vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Drive Smarter at 4.8 against GPS Speedometer's 4.5. Drive Smarter also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22K vs 5.5K). GPS Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Drive Smarter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Drive Smarter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 24% and 24% positive.

Drive Smarter ships an update every 2 weeks, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Drive Smarter | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-smarter/id1498075222/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **22K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | 24.0% of reviews | **24.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #92 | **#64** |
| Size | 761 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CEDAR ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565592379) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## What reviewers say

### Drive Smarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-smarter/id1498075222)

**Currently charting:** #92 Top Grossing · Navigation, #113 Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

This app acts as a companion to compatible connected dashcams, allowing you to manage recordings, share clips, and access emergency features. It offers streamlined reporting for insurance and firmware updates for your devices.

**Highlights:** Manage dashcam recordings, Download and trim video clips, Share recordings with contacts, Insurance claim reporting, Mayday emergency services, Remote snapshot photos, Device firmware updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Loyal customer
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Straight forward
- 👍 Works well when it works
- 👍 Consistent updates have really made the experience so much smoother

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection troubles while using CarPlay
- 🐛 Has bugs and flaws to fix immediately
- 🐛 Useless map in apple CarPlay
- 🐛 FAILS CONSTANTLY
- 🐛 Very slow ands buggish

**Reported bugs**

- Spotty WiFi connection
- Inconsistent speed limit display
- Inability to connect to detector
- Frequent disconnects from detector
- Difficulty configuring WiFi hotspot

**Requested features**

- Improve navigation app
- Ability to launch app from CarPlay screen
- Ability to send directions to app from other apps
- Option to orient map in direction of travel
- Ability to delete multiple videos at once


### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

**Highlights:** Real-time trip statistics, Automatic stop detection, Head-up display (HUD), Built-in map navigation, Multiple units of measurement, Aggregated trip data

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial3 | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial3 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 3 | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice design and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
- 💰 Charges for features that should be free
- 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Doesn't detect speed at all
- Subscription charges even after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change speedometer color
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Drive Smarter free?

Drive Smarter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Drive Smarter or GPS Speedometer?

Drive Smarter is rated higher. Drive Smarter averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Drive Smarter or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Neither Drive Smarter nor GPS Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Drive Smarter or GPS Speedometer?

Drive Smarter ships an update every 2 weeks, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Drive Smarter was updated on October 24, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Drive Smarter or GPS Speedometer?

Drive Smarter currently peaks at #92 in the App Store charts, and GPS Speedometer at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*