Comparison

Speedometer vs GPS Speedometer MPH

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

GPS Speedometer MPH

This application tracks your real-time speed and distance traveled, offering both classic gauge and digital display options. It's suitable for various activities like driving, biking, and running, providing speed in MPH, km/h, or m/s.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking
  • Distance measurement (odometer)
  • Average and maximum speed monitoring
  • Customizable display (gauge or digital)
  • Unit switching (MPH, km/h, m/s)
  • Suitable for driving, biking, and running
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GPS Speedometer uses your phone’s GPS to show your current speed, distance, and trip information in a simple and easy-to-read interface. Track your speed with a digital display or gauge view, and monitor maximum speed, average speed, and odometer data for every journey. Built for drivers, cyclists, and walkers, the app supports MPH, km/h, and m/s units so you can choose the format that works best for you. Premium features include HUD mode, which displays your speed as a windshield-style overlay for easier viewing during night drives, along with map access and saved routes. Features: • Live GPS speed tracking • Digital and gauge speedometer views • MPH, km/h, and m/s support • Maximum and average speed • Distance tracking and odometer • HUD mode (Premium) • Maps and saved routes (Premium) Whether you are driving a car, riding a bike, or tracking a walk, GPS Speedometer helps you understand your speed and trips.

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
GPS Speedometer MPH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against GPS Speedometer MPH's 4.0. Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (109 vs 1). GPS Speedometer MPH's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, review sentiment, 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

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Speedometer MPH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 109 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, GPS Speedometer MPH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer versus GPS Speedometer MPH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerGPS Speedometer MPH
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (109 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings109 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMark DietrichMuhammad Waleed Arshad

Customer experience

Speedometer

All ratings102 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

GPS Speedometer MPH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
3 purchases

GPS Speedometer MPH

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.797 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer MPH free?
GPS Speedometer MPH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer MPH?
Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while GPS Speedometer MPH averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speedometer or GPS Speedometer MPH have ads?
GPS Speedometer MPH shows ads; Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer MPH?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and GPS Speedometer MPH every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 17, 2026 and GPS Speedometer MPH on September 28, 2026.

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