# Speedometer vs SpeedTracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: SpeedTracker at free with in-app purchases against Speedometer's subscription. SpeedTracker also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (251 vs 3). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and SpeedTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Speedometer against 4.7 for SpeedTracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 251 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 92% of SpeedTracker's.

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, SpeedTracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | SpeedTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker-pro/id1665188204/reviews)** | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtracker-gps-speedometer/id6475022988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **251** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 32 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) | [群华 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896658035) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker-pro/id1665188204)

Track your speed and distance traveled with this GPS-based application. It displays current, average, and maximum speeds, offers a projection mode for windshield display, and includes speed limit alerts. Supports both mph and km/h.

**Highlights:** Current, average, and maximum speed tracking, Distance traveled measurement, Location tracking on map, Windscreen projection display, Speed limit control with alerts, Imperial/metric unit support

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speed Tracker Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $10.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Pro | $10.99 | per year |


### SpeedTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtracker-gps-speedometer/id6475022988)

Track your speed, altitude, and distance during various outdoor activities. View real-time data, analyze trip history with maps and charts, and receive speed alerts. Supports multiple units and data synchronization.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed, distance, altitude, and direction tracking, Multiple activity modes (walking, cycling, driving, etc.), Detailed trip data (duration, average/max speed, air pressure), Speed alerts and automatic trip start/pause, Map location and speed trajectory visualization, Unit conversion (km/h, mph, knots), iCloud data synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Is SpeedTracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or SpeedTracker?

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 4.8 out of 5 from 251 ratings, while SpeedTracker averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Speedometer or SpeedTracker have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor SpeedTracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or SpeedTracker?

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and SpeedTracker monthly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on September 22, 2026 and SpeedTracker on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*