Comparison

GPS Speedometer vs Nexdrive

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

GPS Speedometer

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
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GPS Speedometer is the most elegant and unique combination of speedometer and trip computer in one application. Just start the application and it will automatically record your speed, time, distance and many more. This app uses phone’s GPS to accurately determine your speed. Main Features: Trip Computer Track important trip statistics in real time. Average and Maximum speed, distance covered, moving and stopped time. Statistics All the aggregated data from the very first trip will be saved in one single place. Units Our application supports different units of measurements (mph / kph / knots) Automatic Stop Detection Automatically identify either you are moving or standing and calculate your average speed basing on that. Generate trip report showing travel and stoppage time separately. HUD Head-up display – outstanding feature available in GPS Speedometer application. Just enable HUD and put your iPhone under the windshield. Specially designed HUD interface will display the most accurate speed right on the windshield. Map Built-in map will help you not to get lost. You can always switch to navigation mode and check your current position on the map in real time. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/terms-of-use

About

Nexdrive

Features
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Every drive tells a story. Nexdrive captures it in neon. Hit Start Trip and a large, glowing speedometer fills your screen — clean, glanceable, and built for the moment you're behind the wheel. When the trip ends, your route lights up as a color-coded speed map: each segment reveals exactly how fast you were going, from crawling city traffic to full-speed highway runs. RACE THE MAPS Nexdrive lets you race against the GPS estimate, two ways: - With destination: Enter your endpoint before leaving. Nexdrive silently fetches the Google Maps ETA and starts a countdown while you drive. Beat it, tie it, or miss it — the delta is waiting at the end. - Without destination: Skip it entirely. Nexdrive uses your actual start and end coordinates to retroactively calculate what would have been predicted at that exact time, factoring in historical traffic. You always have context for your trip. TRIP SUMMARY At the end of every drive, your full summary shows: - Color-coded route map - Top speed reached - Average speed - Total distance & duration - ETA vs. actual comparison FULL TRIP HISTORY Every drive is automatically saved on your device — no cloud sync, no account, no subscription. Open the History tab to scroll through your archive and tap any trip to revisit the full map and stats. SHARE YOUR DRIVE On any trip summary, tap Share. Get a neon-styled image of your route and stats ready to post to Instagram, WhatsApp, or anywhere you like. PRIVACY BY DESIGN All your data stays on your device. Your trips never leave your phone. Nexdrive is built for drivers who care about the drive, not the destination. Whether you're commuting through the city, heading out on a road trip, or just curious about your actual driving speed. Nexdrive gives you a record that's actually worth looking at.

Screenshots

GPS Speedometer3 screens
Nexdrive3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nexdrive at none against GPS Speedometer's 7. GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, update cadence 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. GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Nexdrive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
GPS Speedometer versus Nexdrive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS SpeedometerNexdrive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.5K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews24.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.5K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#63 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMikhail NikitsinMichiel Moens

Bugs and requests

GPS Speedometer

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add ability to change speedometer color
  • Offer more affordable pricing options

Nexdrive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

GPS Speedometer

Subscriptions7
  • GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 33 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • GPS Speedometer Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial33 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial33 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 33 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • GPS Speedometer Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Nexdrive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GPS Speedometer free?
GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nexdrive free?
Nexdrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do GPS Speedometer or Nexdrive have ads?
Nexdrive shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or Nexdrive?
GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Nexdrive every 2 months. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Nexdrive on September 30, 2026.

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