Comparison

Speedy Pro 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

Speedy Pro

This app displays your current speed using your device's GPS. Its high-contrast design is optimized for easy viewing while driving, offering additional data like direction and altitude.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS speed display
  • High-contrast readout
  • Optimized for peripheral vision
  • Current direction, altitude, max/avg speeds
  • Simple, non-distracting design
Features
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Speedy Pro uses the internal GPS on your device to track your speed. The high-contrast speed display allows you to view your speed without taking your eyes off the road. - Accurate GPS based speed display - High contrast readout, optimized for peripheral vision - Simple, non-distracting design - Optional extras including current direction, altitude, max and average speeds Great for vehicles with inaccurate speedometers, boats and when you just want a highly visible display of your current speed.

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

Speedy Pro4 screens
Simple Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speedy Pro at 14.0 against Simple Speedometer's 17. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Speedy Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Speedy Pro against 5.0 for Simple Speedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedy Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, Simple Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speedy Pro versus Simple Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedy ProSimple Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (7 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFactor Three Software LLCNikita Cherednikov

Customer experience

Speedy Pro

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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

1 purchases

Speedy Pro

One-time1
  • Speedy Pro Dashboard Extras$2.99
4 purchases

Simple Speedometer

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

Questions

Is Speedy Pro free?
Speedy Pro 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, Speedy Pro or Simple Speedometer?
Simple Speedometer is rated higher. Speedy Pro averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Simple Speedometer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Speedy Pro or Simple Speedometer have ads?
Neither Speedy Pro nor Simple Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedy Pro or Simple Speedometer?
Speedy Pro ships an update every 4 weeks, and Simple Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedy Pro was updated on November 3, 2026 and Simple Speedometer on October 24, 2026.

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