Comparison

TrafficCamNZ Lite vs iSpeed Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

TrafficCamNZ Lite

View internet-accessible images from webcams, including traffic cameras and weather maps. Customize your display with a selection of pre-loaded cameras or add your own URLs. Swipe to view multiple images quickly and enjoy full-screen viewing with pinch-to-zoom.

Highlights
  • Load any internet web camera
  • Default list of 50+ cameras
  • Add custom camera URLs
  • Display up to 4 images (6 on iPad)
  • Full screen with pinch/zoom
  • Swipe to view multiple images
Features
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TrafficCamNZ Lite shows live traffic camera pictures from New Zealand and around the world - check the road before you leave. Start with live Wellington motorway cameras, browse 570 built-in cameras - every one checked and working - or add any web camera or image you like - even weather maps. NEW IN 2.0 - Map: see every camera on a map, tap one to view it, and star it to add it to your featured cameras. - Live motorway signs: NZTA electronic signs appear on the map. Tap a sign to read its current message, travel times included. - Sharper pictures: every camera image is cleaned up and sharpened to suit your screen. - Up to 10 featured cameras on iPhone and iPad. - A new Settings screen, automatic refresh, and a What's New screen. FEATURED CAMERAS Your featured cameras sit side by side on the main screen. Swipe between them, double-tap one to see it full screen with pinch to zoom, and tap Refresh for the latest pictures. On iPad, show 1, 4 or 16 cameras at a time. Use Chooser to pick and order them. FIND AND ADD CAMERAS - Library: search the built-in camera list, or add your own camera by entering its web address - test the picture before you save it. - All Images: scroll through every camera in the list with its picture. - Suggested cameras: feature a ready-made set of live New Zealand cameras in one tap. - Merge: bring in cameras from the latest built-in list without losing your own, and clear out old cameras that no longer work. SETTINGS - Automatic Refresh: update your featured cameras every 1 to 10 minutes. - Keep Camera Proportions: show each camera at its true shape instead of filling the screen. WHEN A CAMERA IS DOWN Cameras that can't be loaded show a clear symbol. Press and hold the picture to see what went wrong. GOOD TO KNOW - Pictures come straight from each camera's operator and are not stored by the app. If a picture looks out of date or a camera is offline, that is the camera's source - TrafficCamNZ Lite has no control over it. - Pictures are downloaded each time you refresh, so keep an eye on your mobile data. Wi-Fi is usually faster. - Your location is only used to show where you are on the map and, if you choose, to set a camera's position. WANT MORE? TrafficCamNZ, the full version, shows many more cameras at once and adds live streaming cameras, cameras near you as you drive, iCloud sync across your devices and an Apple Watch app.

About

iSpeed Speedometer

This app uses your device's GPS to display real-time speed, heading, and trip statistics. It also provides current and forecasted weather conditions based on your location. Choose your preferred units of measurement for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed display
  • Trip and drive details
  • Current and 24-hour weather
  • Multiple units of measurement
  • GPS accuracy indicator
  • Battery status display
Features
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iSpeed uses your iPhone's GPS to display speed, heading, and trip data. Select between mph, km/h, and kts units of measurement. iSpeed also shows current weather conditions based on your latitude and longitude. It has full trip functionality. iSpeed will work for either your car, boat, bike, or while you walk. Features Include: - The Speed View shows your speed, heading, course, altitude, odometer, trip and drive details. It also shows the current and next 24 hour weather conditions. Your current GPS accuracy is displayed at the bottom. - The Data View displays the raw GPS location, speed, heading, trip data, and current battery status. - The Settings View allows you to set the unit of measurement and compass winds. --- Notes: --- Works on the iPhone running iOS 14.0 or later. The weather requires a data connection to display information. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Have a safe trip!

Screenshots

TrafficCamNZ Lite4 screens
iSpeed Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iSpeed Speedometer at 71% against TrafficCamNZ Lite's 18%. iSpeed Speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). TrafficCamNZ Lite's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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

TrafficCamNZ Lite is free to download; iSpeed Speedometer costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSpeed Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of TrafficCamNZ Lite's written reviews are positive against 71% of iSpeed Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TrafficCamNZ Lite ships an update every 6 months, iSpeed Speedometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
TrafficCamNZ Lite versus iSpeed Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrafficCamNZ LiteiSpeed Speedometer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.3% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB4 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDavid WilsonJonathan Craig

Customer experience

TrafficCamNZ Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative75.0%

iSpeed Speedometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

TrafficCamNZ Lite

No in-app purchases

None

iSpeed Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TrafficCamNZ Lite free?
TrafficCamNZ Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iSpeed Speedometer free?
iSpeed Speedometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TrafficCamNZ Lite or iSpeed Speedometer?
iSpeed Speedometer is rated higher. TrafficCamNZ Lite averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while iSpeed Speedometer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do TrafficCamNZ Lite or iSpeed Speedometer have ads?
Neither TrafficCamNZ Lite nor iSpeed Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TrafficCamNZ Lite or iSpeed Speedometer?
TrafficCamNZ Lite ships an update every 6 months, and iSpeed Speedometer every 5 months. Most recently, TrafficCamNZ Lite was updated on September 30, 2026 and iSpeed Speedometer on October 8, 2026.

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