# Speedometer vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer at none against GPS Speedometer's 7. Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 24%) and device support (4 vs 2). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 196). On price, rating and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Speedometer against 4.5 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 196, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.

Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1525577729/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 196 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#66** |
| Size | 6 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matrix Software Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1457004046) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1525577729)

Enhance your driving experience with real-time road information. Get speed limit alerts, camera notifications, and track your average speed. Also displays weather, altitude, and compass readings.

**Highlights:** Display speed limit, Overspeed alerts, Speed camera locations, Average & maximum speed tracking, Current weather display, Compass and altitude

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

**Highlights:** Real-time trip statistics, Automatic stop detection, Head-up display (HUD), Built-in map navigation, Multiple units of measurement, Aggregated trip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial3 | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial3 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 3 | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice design and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
- 💰 Charges for features that should be free
- 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Doesn't detect speed at all
- Subscription charges even after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change speedometer color
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Speedometer or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Speedometer shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?

Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 6, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on September 22, 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.*