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 app provides real-time GPS speed, altitude, and detailed statistics for various activities. Customize your display with different units, colors, and layouts. It features a color-coded map to visualize speed levels and supports GPX export.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speed display
  • Altitude and climb rate tracking
  • Customizable panels and layouts
  • Detailed real-time statistics
  • Color-coded speed map
  • GPX export
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Speedometer: Speed Panels transforms your iPhone and iPad into a precise GPS speedometer with powerful real-time statistics — completely ad-free. It shows your current speed, altitude, climb rate, and logs real-time statistics such as maximum and minimum values, total distance, and usage time while in the foreground. See your path with color-coded mapping (green/yellow/red/purple) that indicates speed levels. Whether driving, cycling, running, hiking, sailing, boating, or flying, Speed Panels delivers clarity and customization. FEATURES - Real-time GPS speed display in km/h, mph, knots, m/s, or Mach. - Altitude and climb rate tracking. - Fully customizable panels: choose colors, fonts, and layouts. - Auto layout adapts to portrait and landscape. - Detailed real-time statistics: Max speed, max/min altitude, max/min climb rate, distance traveled, and usage time. - Continuous path recording while the app is in the foreground; recording pauses when backgrounded. - Interactive color-coded map: green = slow, yellow = medium, red = high, purple = ultra-high speeds. - GPX export for sharing or analysis. - Dark Mode support. - Privacy-first: all data processed locally — no tracking, no ads, no accounts. DESIGNED FOR SNEAK-GLANCE USE Swipe between panels with large, clear readouts for quick glances during activity. SAFETY NOTICE For informational use only. Not a replacement for factory instruments. Always obey traffic laws and stay focused. BATTERY NOTICE Extended GPS use in the foreground can significantly impact battery life. DEVICE NOTICE Full GPS-based functionality requires an iPhone or an iPad with Cellular. Wi-Fi–only iPads do not provide GPS data for speed and altitude measurements. SUPPORTER NOTICE Optional Supporter tiers are available to unlock additional features such as extended statistics, GPX export, and extra customization options.

Screenshots

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log4 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Speedometer at none against Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's shown. Speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 3). 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 Speedometer sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, Speedometer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 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 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings38K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHans SchneiderJAN DREBES

Customer experience

Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log

All ratings37,652 ratings
Positive88.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews529 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative25.7%

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
8 purchases

Speedometer

One-time8
  • Scooter Supporter$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • TukTuk Supporter$5.99
Show 5 more
  • Medium Tip$5.99
  • Truck Supporter$9.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
  • Rocket Supporter$17.99
  • Huge Tip$22.99

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 3 ratings.
Do Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log or Speedometer have ads?
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log shows ads; Speedometer does not.
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 monthly. Most recently, Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log was updated on November 12, 2026 and Speedometer on November 5, 2026.

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