Comparison

SWAN SafeDrive vs SpeedMeter

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

Head to head
About

SWAN SafeDrive

Features
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SWAN SafeDrive gives you feedback about your driving, helping you become a safer and better driver under a program that can earn you rewards for developing more responsible driving habits. SWAN SafeDrive automatically detects when driving starts and stops, and uses the phone’s sensors to measure your vehicle’s driving dynamics. It uses low-power sensing methods to reduce battery consumption. The app shows you trip summaries, details on maneuvers, and gives you useful feedback to become a better driver. It also acts a low-power logger of all of your driving trips. Provided you have mobile data switched on and you are within cellular network range, SWAN SafeDrive can also prompt Swan to call you for providing assistance in case it detects an impact on your vehicle. This application operates with the SWAN SafeDrive Tag device. By linking seamlessly with the smartphone app, the tag accurately calculates vehicle maneuvers. The Swan SafeDrive tag requires a bluetooth connection. SWAN SafeDrive runs in the background and uses GPS. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

About

SpeedMeter

Features
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SpeedMeter: GPS Speed Tracker transforms your iPhone into a reliable, high-precision speedometer designed for all your activities on the move. Whether you're driving on the open highway, cycling through city streets, running in the park, or simply interested in monitoring your pace, SpeedMeter provides you with real-time, accurate speed measurements using state-of-the-art GPS technology. With SpeedMeter, you can easily track your speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph), making it suitable no matter where you are in the world. The app utilizes advanced GPS-based algorithms to ensure your speed and distance data are always accurate, giving you confidence in every reading. In addition to speed, you can also monitor your distance traveled and keep an eye on your current location at a glance. SpeedMeter features a beautiful, intuitive, and minimal interface, designed to be both visually appealing and incredibly easy to use. The clean layout ensures that all the important information is right at your fingertips, making it simple to check your stats while you're on the go, without unnecessary distractions. The clear and straightforward design allows users of all ages and experience levels to get started quickly and enjoy a seamless experience every time. For those who like to keep a record of their journeys, SpeedMeter offers a comprehensive trip history feature. This allows you to look back at your previous activities, review your speeds and distances, and track your progress over time. Whether you're training for an event, exploring new places, or just curious about your daily movements, you’ll find the trip history tool invaluable. Perfect for drivers who want to monitor their speed, cyclists and bikers keeping track of their rides, runners analyzing their workouts, or anyone interested in measuring their speed and distance accurately—SpeedMeter is the ideal companion for every journey. Download SpeedMeter today and take control of your movement with precision and ease!

Screenshots

SWAN SafeDrive4 screens
SpeedMeter2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SWAN SafeDrive at 11.0 against SpeedMeter's 16.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
SWAN SafeDrive versus SpeedMeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSWAN SafeDriveSpeedMeter
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSwan General LtdMusa Tenekeci

In-app purchases

None

SWAN SafeDrive

No in-app purchases

None

SpeedMeter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SWAN SafeDrive free?
SWAN SafeDrive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeedMeter free?
SpeedMeter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SWAN SafeDrive or SpeedMeter have ads?
Neither SWAN SafeDrive nor SpeedMeter shows ads.

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