# Speedometer vs GPS Speedometer

Speedometer and GPS Speedometer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's. GPS Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 109) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speedometer against 4.5 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-real-time/id1506498123/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 6 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mark Dietrich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1207584285) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-real-time/id1506498123)

This application accurately tracks your real-time speed using GPS. It supports multiple units of measurement and languages, with options to request new ones.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed tracking, Multiple speed units (m/s, mph, kph, ft/s, knots), Supports English and Spanish, User feedback for new features/languages

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |


### GPS Speedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #66 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 Speedometer free?

Speedometer 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, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Speedometer or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor GPS Speedometer shows ads.

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

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on August 21, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on September 22, 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.*