# Speedometer vs Next Car Dashboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Next Car Dashboard at 50% against Speedometer's 23%. Next Car Dashboard also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (3K vs 32) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Next Car Dashboard sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 3K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 23% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 50% of Next Car Dashboard's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speedometer ships an update every 5 weeks, Next Car Dashboard fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | Next Car Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-tracker/id1523551833/reviews)** | [4.0 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-car-dashboard/id6444376684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 23.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 64 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POKET APPS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1027729105) | [sachin jeph](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457505229) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-tracker/id1523551833)

This app provides an accurate digital speedometer, distance meter, and odometer. It tracks speed and distance for various activities like driving, cycling, and walking, offering real-time stats and trip history. It also includes HUD functionality and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** Accurate digital speedometer, Distance and odometer tracking, Supports various activities, HUD mode, Apple Watch compatibility, Trip statistics recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Sale | $3.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium Sale | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for checking car speedometer accuracy
- 🚀 Smooth speed tracking
- 💡 Helpful for classic cars without instruments

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings at times
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📢 Intrusive and disruptive ads
- 🔒 Unauthorized charges and difficult to cancel
- 🚫 Doesn't work as advertised or expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to display recorded tracks
- Speed readings freeze or stop working
- Compatibility issues with newer OS versions

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Ability to change speed units
- Higher refresh rate on Apple Watch
- Offline functionality


### Next Car Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-car-dashboard/id6444376684)

Transform your iPad into a sophisticated car dashboard. Monitor drive metrics, navigate with maps, control music, and track trip costs. Enjoy a modern, immersive driving experience with enhanced features and language support.

**Highlights:** Maps and Navigation with Google Maps support, Music control for Apple Music and Spotify, Vehicle metrics (speed, altitude, distance), Trip cost and fuel consumption monitoring, Dashboard Camera functionality, Multi-language support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unrestricted Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Unrestricted Access | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| Unrestricted Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Next Pro Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Next Car Dashboard free?

Next Car Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Next Car Dashboard?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Next Car Dashboard averages 4.0 from 32 ratings.

### Do Speedometer or Next Car Dashboard have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor Next Car Dashboard shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Next Car Dashboard?

Speedometer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Next Car Dashboard fortnightly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 26, 2026 and Next Car Dashboard on August 10, 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.*