Comparison

Speedometer vs TransitWand

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

TransitWand

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TransitWand is a powerful and user-friendly iOS application designed for professionals involved in public transport data collection, analysis, and management. Whether you are conducting passenger surveys, auditing bus routes, monitoring transit performance, or gathering data for urban planning, TransitWand provides the tools you need to efficiently and accurately capture essential information.

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
TransitWand4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TransitWand at none against Speedometer's 1. TransitWand also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TransitWand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, TransitWand every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speedometer versus TransitWand: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerTransitWand
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (109 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings109 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DietrichPRO MOBILITY LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

TransitWand

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TransitWand free?
TransitWand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer or TransitWand have ads?
Neither Speedometer nor TransitWand shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or TransitWand?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and TransitWand every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 4, 2026 and TransitWand on October 7, 2026.

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