Simple Speedometer + vs Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Speedometer +
This app displays your current speed with a large, clear interface that changes color based on your velocity. It offers customizable units and an accuracy indicator for precise readings.
- Large clear display
- Accuracy display
- Change units
- Color-changing interface
- Subscription plans
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A simple speedometer that displays your current speed. Large display which changes colour the faster you go. * Large clear display * Accuracy display * Change units SUBSCRIPTION AND PRICING Simple Speedometer offers a yearly and monthly subscription plan. Occasionally a free-trial may be offered. After the free-trial, the total amount for the subscription will be deducted from your iTunes Account. Unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the trial, it will renew automatically. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at time of purchase. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, after recalculating the cost of renewal. Subscriptions are managed by the user and auto-renewal can be turned off in the user's Account Settings. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://www.ryan-bush.com/portfolio/speedometer/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.ryan-bush.com/portfolio/speedometer/privacy
Speedometer
Track your speed and distance for various vehicles like cars, bikes, and boats. Displays speed in analog and digital formats, with support for multiple units and a HUD mode. It also records time, location, and mileage.
- Speed limit display (analog/digital)
- HUD mode
- Distance and location tracking
- Mileage tracking
- Multiple speed units (MPH, KPH, knots)
- Records time and velocity
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Measure speed limit, track distance & location with Speedometer: GPS Speed Tracker. Speedometer app and odometer will measure the speed of any kind of transportation. The speed limit is displayed on both analog and digital values and it shows the velocity of the vehicle on different scales. A HUD Speedometer mph shows the speed of your vehicle just like your car speed, and a digital odometer will show you the car speed in digits. The app can track time, speed, distance, and your current location. Mileage tracker app support different speed unit like miles per hour (mph), miles per hour (km), and knots. - Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-09-01-9 - Term of use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-09-01
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Speedometer + at 100% against Speedometer's 22%. Simple Speedometer + also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speedometer's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Simple Speedometer + sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Simple Speedometer + ships an update every 3 months, Speedometer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Speedometer + | Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.5 (203 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 22.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 203 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 129 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryan Bush | Shance Games |
Customer experience
Simple Speedometer +
Speedometer
In-app purchases
Simple Speedometer +
- Ad-Free$0.49
Speedometer
- Speed Tracker Premium Pack3 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Speed Tracker Premium Pack$14.991 Year
Questions
Is Simple Speedometer + free?
Is Speedometer free?
Do Simple Speedometer + or Speedometer have ads?
Which is updated more often, Simple Speedometer + or Speedometer?
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