Comparison

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log vs Speedometer ®

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

Speedometer ®

This GPS-based application displays your current speed using both analog and digital gauges. It also tracks your maximum and average speeds, trip distance, and total mileage. Customize units to km/h, mph, or knots for precise measurement.

Highlights
  • GPS-based speed measurement
  • Analog and digital speed display
  • Max and average speed tracking
  • Tripmeter and odometer
  • Customizable speed units (km/h, mph, knots)
Features
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This application is a GPS-based Speedometer showing the speed of the device it is installed on. The speed is displayed both with an analogue gauge and as a digital value. Your max speed and average speed is also shown together with a tripmeter and an odometer. More adaptations of your own choice is possible, see the details below. Functional description: - Analogue and digital speedometer. - The speed can be displayed in one of three different units: kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph) or knots (nautical miles per hour). - When unit km/h is selected the speed in m/s (meter/second) is also displayed. - When unit mph is selected the speed in fps (feet per second) is also displayed. - Max speed - Average speed - Tripmeter - Odometer SUBSCRIPTION AND TERMS: You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase to enjoy all App Features without Ads: • Auto-renewable subscription • Weekly, 1 month and 1-year duration • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be canceled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy at: * Link to Privacy Policy: https://speedometerwithgps.blogspot.com/2025/01/privacy-policy.html * Link to Terms of use: https://speedometerwithgps.blogspot.com/2025/01/terms-conditions.html * Link to EULA : https://speedometerwithgps.blogspot.com/2025/01/eula.html

Screenshots

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log4 screens
Speedometer ®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer ® at 5.0 against Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's 4.5. Speedometer ® also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 1). On price, ads, 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

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 Speedometer ® sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer ® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log has 38K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, Speedometer ® daily. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log versus Speedometer ®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer Speed Box Trip LogSpeedometer ®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (38K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings38K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans SchneiderNirali Radadiya

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%

Speedometer ®

All ratings1 ratings
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

Speedometer ®

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

Speedometer ®

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log free?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer ® free?
Speedometer ® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedometer ®?
Speedometer ® is rated higher. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log averages 4.5 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Speedometer ® averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedometer ® have ads?
Both Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log and Speedometer ® show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedometer ®?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, and Speedometer ® daily. Most recently, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log was updated on October 26, 2026 and Speedometer ® on October 24, 2026.

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