Comparison

Speedometer vs RealSpeed 2.0

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

RealSpeed 2.0

Features
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RealSpeed2 is a clean, no-nonsense GPS speedometer for your iPhone. Open the app and immediately see your real-time speed in km/h, large and readable at a glance — perfect for cycling, running, driving, or just satisfying curiosity. KEY FEATURES • Real-time GPS speed in km/h, with the decimal automatically hidden above 100 km/h for a clean display. • Personal best (Vmax) tracker, persisted across app launches and resettable with a single tap. • Detailed GPS panel: latitude, longitude, raw GPS speed, and a Haversine-calculated speed for cross-checking your readings. • Update counter and timestamp so you can confirm your GPS lock is active and fresh. • Screen stays on while the app is open so you don't lose your reading mid-ride. • Optional map showing where you are, with your beacons from the Beacons app. PRIVACY FIRST • The app never sends your location anywhere. The optional map loads its imagery from Apple Maps. • No analytics, no ads, no tracking SDKs, no accounts. • Only the permission you grant is "While Using the App" — nothing in the background. WHY REALSPEED2 Most speedometer apps bury the main number under ads, paywalls, or distracting widgets. RealSpeed2 keeps the speed front and center and leaves everything else optional. It's the app I built for myself because nothing else was simple enough. REQUIREMENTS • iPhone with iOS 15 or later • GPS signal (works best outdoors, with a clear view of the sky) Questions or feedback: cabbry@icloud.com

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
RealSpeed 2.03 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RealSpeed 2.0 at none against Speedometer's 1. RealSpeed 2.0 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. RealSpeed 2.0 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, RealSpeed 2.0 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speedometer versus RealSpeed 2.0: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerRealSpeed 2.0
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (110 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings110 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark DietrichJr Cabbry

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
None

RealSpeed 2.0

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RealSpeed 2.0 free?
RealSpeed 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer or RealSpeed 2.0 have ads?
Neither Speedometer nor RealSpeed 2.0 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or RealSpeed 2.0?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and RealSpeed 2.0 every 4 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 21, 2026 and RealSpeed 2.0 on October 6, 2026.

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