# GPS Speedometer vs ClearWater AR

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ClearWater AR at 100% against GPS Speedometer's 24%. ClearWater AR also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (5.5K vs 14) and chart position (#57 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ClearWater AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of ClearWater AR's.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, ClearWater AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | ClearWater AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews) | **[5.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearwater-ar/id1565543805/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#57** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 502 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) | [Clear View, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565543807) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #57 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


### ClearWater AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearwater-ar/id1565543805)

This app uses augmented reality to overlay 3D topographical maps onto bodies of water, making them appear transparent. It highlights underwater structures, terrain, fishing spots, and navigation markers for boaters and anglers.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D topo maps, Underwater structure visualization, Fishing flag markers, Floating 3D channel buoys, Twilight and fog visibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Is ClearWater AR free?

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

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

ClearWater AR is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while ClearWater AR averages 5.0 from 14 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or ClearWater AR have ads?

Neither GPS Speedometer nor ClearWater AR shows ads.

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

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and ClearWater AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 27, 2026 and ClearWater AR on October 11, 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.*