Comparison

Speedometer vs Light Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer

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
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Speedometer - Real Time is a clean, easy-to-read GPS speedometer for iPhone. Track your current speed at a glance while driving, cycling, boating, or moving anywhere GPS is available. See more than just speed: • Real-time GPS speed • Heading and direction • Altitude • Latitude and longitude • Top speed • GPS accuracy status Customize the dashboard to fit how you travel. Choose your preferred speed unit, adjust the maximum gauge speed, switch appearance modes, and select from multiple app themes and gauge color options. Supported speed units: • Miles per hour (MPH) • Kilometers per hour (KPH) • Meters per second (MPS) • Feet per second (FPS) • Knots Speedometer - Real Time supports English and Spanish. Please use safely and follow all local laws. GPS accuracy can vary based on signal quality, device settings, and surrounding conditions.

About

Light Speedometer

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This app uses the devices location in order to display your speed. It works with both MPH (miles per hour) and km/h (kilometers per hour)! You can use the app to measure any travel speed, here are a few examples to give you a some ideas: - Car/Truck/Van/etc. - Motorcycles - Boats - ATVs - Golfcarts - Outdoor Biking - Outdoor Running - Outdoor Walking - Skiing/Snowboarding - Skateboarding NOTE: This app requires the phone to be traveling with you, so indoor or stationary activities like treadmills, stationary bikes, etc, are not yet compatible with this app.

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
Light Speedometer2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer at Free against Light Speedometer's $0.99. Light Speedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Speedometer is free to download; Light Speedometer costs $0.99 up front. Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Light Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, Light Speedometer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedometer versus Light Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerLight Speedometer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (110 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings110 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DietrichChase Lewis

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

Light Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Light Speedometer free?
Light Speedometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer or Light Speedometer have ads?
Neither Speedometer nor Light Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Light Speedometer?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Light Speedometer monthly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Light Speedometer on October 25, 2026.

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