# GPS Speedometer vs Speedometer Ultra

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer Ultra at 75% against GPS Speedometer's 24%. Speedometer Ultra also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 1). On price, monetization model 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. Speedometer Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer Ultra 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 1, 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 75% of Speedometer Ultra's.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, Speedometer Ultra every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | Speedometer Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-ultra/id6790406826/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 91 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) | [Ultrafine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558108175) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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


### Speedometer Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-ultra/id6790406826)

Track and record your speed with this GPS-enabled tool. It offers multiple movement modes, speed limit alerts, and detailed trip logging with route data export. Features a HUD mode for at-a-glance viewing and Lock Screen integration.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Multiple movement modes, Speed limit alerts, Detailed trip logging, HUD mode, Lock Screen & Dynamic Island integration, CSV trip data export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Is Speedometer Ultra free?

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

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

Speedometer Ultra is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.5K ratings, while Speedometer Ultra averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or Speedometer Ultra have ads?

Speedometer Ultra shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.

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

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Speedometer Ultra every 5 days. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 22, 2026 and Speedometer Ultra on October 13, 2026.

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