Comparison

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log vs Speedy Pro

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • MPH, KM/H, and KNOTS display
  • Multiple speedometer designs
  • Apple Watch app
  • Distance tracking
  • Portrait and Landscape mode
  • Optional Pro Pack features
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

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.

Screenshots

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log4 screens
Speedy Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Speedy Pro at none against Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's shown. Speedy Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Speedy Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedy Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log has 38K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speedy Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, Speedy Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log versus Speedy Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer Speed Box Trip LogSpeedy Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38K ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans SchneiderFactor Three Software LLC

Customer experience

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log

All ratings37,652 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive68.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative25.8%

Speedy Pro

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

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

Speedy Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Week Premium Pack$0.997 Days
  • Premium Pack 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • Premium Pack Year$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Pack$12.99
1 purchases

Speedy Pro

One-time1
  • Speedy Pro Dashboard Extras$2.99

Questions

Is Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log free?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedy Pro free?
Speedy Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedy Pro?
Speedy Pro is rated higher. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Speedy Pro averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedy Pro have ads?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log shows ads; Speedy Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedy Pro?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, and Speedy Pro every 4 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log was updated on November 8, 2026 and Speedy Pro on November 3, 2026.

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