Comparison

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log vs Trip Tracker

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

Trip Tracker

Record and review your journeys with detailed logs of speed, distance, and routes. Use your Apple Watch as a remote control for seamless trip management. Enjoy customizable units and live updates on your device's lock screen.

Highlights
  • Speedometer with custom units
  • Background trip recording
  • Apple Watch remote control
  • Live Activity on Lock Screen
  • GeoRSS and GPX export
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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Track speed, distance, and routes — on your iPhone and Apple Watch. Whether you're out at sea, on the road, or exploring new terrain, Trip Tracker gives you a clean and accurate speedometer with support for knots, km/h, mph, and m/s.  Switch units instantly and toggle between kilometers and miles to match your journey. * Travel Logs * Record your trips in the background and review them later with full details, like position, distance, average speed, and top speed.  All logs are saved as GeoRSS to your iCloud and automatically available across all your devices. * Apple Watch * Use your Apple Watch as a remote to start, stop, and save trips directly from your wrist, without taking your phone out. * Features * - Speedometer with customisable units - Apple Watch remote to start, stop, and save trips - Trip logs with background recording - Customisable dashboard - Live Activity on Lock Screen and Dynamic Island - Widgets on Home and Lock Screen - GeoRSS and GPX export - Logs stored on iCloud Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/trip-tracker-app/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/trip-tracker-app/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log4 screens
Trip Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Trip Tracker at none against Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's shown. Trip Tracker also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 69%). Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Trip Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log against 4.5 for Trip Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log has 38K ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Trip Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, Trip Tracker every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log versus Trip Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer Speed Box Trip LogTrip Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38K ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS17.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans SchneiderDavid Jonsen

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%

Trip Tracker

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 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

Trip Tracker

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
3 purchases

Trip Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$0.491 Month
  • Annual3 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$27.99

Questions

Is Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log free?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trip Tracker free?
Trip Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Trip Tracker?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log is rated higher. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Trip Tracker averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Trip Tracker have ads?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log shows ads; Trip Tracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Trip Tracker?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, and Trip Tracker every 7 months. Most recently, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log was updated on November 8, 2026 and Trip Tracker on November 3, 2026.

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