Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log vs GPS Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log
Track your speed and distance with this iPhone speedometer, odometer, and compass. Features multiple display options, Apple Watch support, and landscape/portrait modes. An optional Pro Pack unlocks advanced features like map view and speed warnings.
- MPH, KM/H, and KNOTS display
- Multiple speedometer designs
- Apple Watch app
- Distance tracking
- Portrait and Landscape mode
- Optional Pro Pack features
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Your iPhone as a speedometer - beautiful, accurate, versatile. SpeedBox turns your iPhone into a GPS speedometer with 17 stunning styles: from classic analog dials and retro LED displays to a vintage System 7 look and a classic car-inspired instrument cluster. Now comes with trip logging. Log individual trips and export all data including location and speed and maps! Key Features: - 17 speedometer designs in portrait & landscape - Apple Watch app with speed and map view - Head Up Display (HUD) mirror mode for windshield projection - Live speed graph with altitude overlay - Compass display - Speed warning with custom threshold - Speak speed aloud — eyes on the road - Export trip data as CSV - Adjustable max speed dial - Odometer with auto-reset option Free version included - unlock the Premium Pack for the full experience. SpeedBox uses GPS only while the app is open. No data usage for location. No background tracking. Terms of use: https://hans-schneider.de/speedbox_subscriptions_policy.html
GPS Speedometer
This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.
- Real-time trip statistics
- Automatic stop detection
- Head-up display (HUD)
- Built-in map navigation
- Multiple units of measurement
- Aggregated trip data
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GPS Speedometer is the most elegant and unique combination of speedometer and trip computer in one application. Just start the application and it will automatically record your speed, time, distance and many more. This app uses phone’s GPS to accurately determine your speed. Main Features: Trip Computer Track important trip statistics in real time. Average and Maximum speed, distance covered, moving and stopped time. Statistics All the aggregated data from the very first trip will be saved in one single place. Units Our application supports different units of measurements (mph / kph / knots) Automatic Stop Detection Automatically identify either you are moving or standing and calculate your average speed basing on that. Generate trip report showing travel and stoppage time separately. HUD Head-up display – outstanding feature available in GPS Speedometer application. Just enable HUD and put your iPhone under the windshield. Specially designed HUD interface will display the most accurate speed right on the windshield. Map Built-in map will help you not to get lost. You can always switch to navigation mode and check your current position on the map in real time. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/terms-of-use
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Verdict
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log and GPS Speedometer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log also leads on ratings volume (38K vs 5.5K). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log against 4.5 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log has 38K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.
| Parameter | Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log | GPS Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38K ratings) — better | 4.5 (5.5K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 24.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | 5.5K |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #63 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hans Schneider | Mikhail Nikitsin |
Customer experience
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log
GPS Speedometer
User reviews
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log
From 38K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate and easy to use
- 🚀 Works well even without data connection
- 💡 Useful for checking vehicle speedometer accuracy
- 👍 Provides additional data like altitude and max speed
- 👍 Simple and straightforward interface
Room to improve
- 🐛 GPS accuracy issues in some cases
- 🔋 App can drain battery quickly
- 🔍 Ads can be intrusive or cover up the speed display
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔍 Limited customization options
GPS Speedometer
From 5.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Nice design and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds
Room to improve
- 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
- 💰 Charges for features that should be free
- 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected
Bugs and requests
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log
Reported bugs
3 issues- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent speed readings compared to vehicle speedometer
- App not working after certain updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add option to display speed limit information
- Improve landscape mode layout and usability
- Integrate with CarPlay or other in-car systems
- Add more display style options and customization
GPS Speedometer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes during setup
- Doesn't detect speed at all
- Subscription charges even after uninstalling
Requested features
2 requests- Add ability to change speedometer color
- Offer more affordable pricing options
In-app purchases
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log
- 1 Week Premium Pack$0.997 Days
- Premium Pack 1 Month$3.991 Month
- Premium Pack Year$5.991 Year
- Pro Pack$12.99
GPS Speedometer
- GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 33 Days trial$4.997 Days
- GPS Speedometer Monthly$6.991 Month
- Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial33 Days trial$6.991 Month
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- Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
- Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial33 Days trial$12.993 Months
- GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 33 Days trial$19.991 Year
- GPS Speedometer Yearly$19.991 Year
Questions
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