Comparison

Bolt Speed vs Simple Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Bolt Speed

This GPS speedometer app provides real-time speed tracking accurate to within 1 mph. It records trips, tracks routes and distances, and offers turn-by-turn navigation. Features include a HUD display, dash cam, and speed limit alerts, with offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speed tracking
  • Trip recording and route saving
  • Turn-by-turn navigation
  • HUD windshield display
  • Dash cam recording
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Offline speed tracking
Features
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Get ready for the ultimate driving experience with Bolt Speed – the must-have speedometer app that does it all! Designed to be the ultimate GPS speed tracker for all your adventures, Bolt Speed gives you real-time speed measurements accurate to within 1 mph, so you can drive with confidence and stay safe on the road. With Bolt Speed, you can easily record and save all your trips, track your routes, distances, and speeds, and get turn-by-turn navigation to any destination with ease. Plus, the HUD display projects your speed onto your windshield for safer driving, and the dash cam feature records all your adventures for added security and peace of mind. Stay within legal limits and avoid speeding tickets with Bolt Speed's speed limit alert feature. And even if you're offline, you can still use the app to see your speed. Download Bolt Speed today and take your driving experience to the next level! With Bolt Speed, you'll have the ultimate speedometer app that does it all.

About

Simple Speedometer

Transform your device into a digital dashboard for various activities. Customize your display with widgets for music, navigation, and tracking. Enjoy accurate speed readings and alerts, with offline functionality.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS speed (km/h & mph)
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Music widget for Apple Music control
  • Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode
  • Customizable widgets (compass, altitude, odometer)
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Simple Speedometer — Pure Speed. No Distractions. Turn your iPhone into a clean, customizable GPS dashboard for driving, cycling, e-scooter rides, and running. Build your ideal dashboard with widgets for music controls, compass, altitude, odometer, start-point direction, and track recording. CORE FEATURES • Real-time GPS speed in km/h and mph • Speed limit alert — the display turns red when you exceed your set limit • Music widget — control Apple Music without leaving the dashboard; compatible steering-wheel media controls continue to work • Picture in Picture (PiP) — keep your speed visible over other apps • Customizable widgets for compass, altitude, start-point direction, odometer, and music • Track recording with 2D and 3D route views • GPX import and export • Apple Watch companion — see your current speed on your wrist • Core speed and track-recording features work without cellular coverage PREMIUM Try all widgets, track recording, Apple Watch support, and Picture in Picture free for 5 days — no subscription required. After the trial, keep using the free speedometer or choose a weekly, monthly, yearly, or lifetime Premium plan. Your support helps us keep Simple Speedometer lightweight and ad-free. WE’D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK Enjoying the latest updates? Missing a feature? Open Settings › Contact Us and let us know. Your feedback helps shape the roadmap. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Bolt Speed4 screens
Simple Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Simple Speedometer at 5.0 against Bolt Speed's 4.3. Simple Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 83%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Bolt Speed sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Simple Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Simple Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Bolt Speed's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bolt Speed ships an update every 3 months, Simple Speedometer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Bolt Speed versus Simple Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBolt SpeedSimple Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (9 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS26.017 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor MonteiroNikita Cherednikov

Customer experience

Bolt Speed

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Simple Speedometer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Bolt Speed

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$14.99
4 purchases

Simple Speedometer

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Bolt Speed free?
Bolt Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Speedometer free?
Simple Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bolt Speed or Simple Speedometer?
Simple Speedometer is rated higher. Bolt Speed averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Simple Speedometer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Bolt Speed or Simple Speedometer have ads?
Neither Bolt Speed nor Simple Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bolt Speed or Simple Speedometer?
Bolt Speed ships an update every 3 months, and Simple Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Bolt Speed was updated on October 24, 2026 and Simple Speedometer on October 24, 2026.

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