Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log vs Speedometer Simple
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
Speedometer Simple
This app uses your phone's GPS to display your current speed accurately. It supports multiple units, shows traveled distance, and offers optional city names and a compass. You can also record trip statistics like maximum speed and distance.
- Accurate GPS speed tracking
- MPH, KM/H, and knots support
- Displays traveled distance
- Optional city name and compass
- Records trip statistics
- Customizable interface colors
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Speedometer Simple is a simple speedometer that is very easy to use. This app uses phone's GPS to accurately determine your speed. Speedometer has large fonts and supports mph, km/h, and knots speed display. Optionally, city name and a compass can be shows on the screen. The app also shows the traveled distance. Average and maximum speed is displayed in an optional screen as well. Interface color can be set one of many pre-selected colors. Speedometer app can record the speed during your trips and provide post-trip statistics like maximum speed, traveled distance etc. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/speedometer_privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Speedometer Simple at fortnightly against Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's every 4 months. Speedometer Simple also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.5) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's advantage is review sentiment (69% vs 58%). 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
Both are free to download. Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedometer Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38K and 128K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log's written reviews are positive against 58% of Speedometer Simple's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log ships an update every 4 months, Speedometer Simple fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log | Speedometer Simple |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (38K ratings) | 4.7 (128K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.8% of reviews — better | 58.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 38K | 128K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #22 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hans Schneider | WATT APPS |
Customer experience
Speedometer Speed Box Trip Log
Speedometer Simple
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
Speedometer Simple
From 128K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Helpful for vehicles without built-in speedometers
- 💡 Useful for tracking mileage and maintenance
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Customizable color schemes
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional GPS signal issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent data synchronization
- 🐛 Inaccurate location/city information
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage
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 Simple
Reported bugs
3 issues- Speed not displayed when screen is locked or app is in background
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate speed readings at times
Requested features
5 requests- Add full-screen map option
- Implement a 'pause' feature for recordings
- Allow customization of fonts and colors
- Integrate speed camera and red light detection
- Provide a widget and Apple Watch companion
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
Speedometer Simple
- Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Speedometer Premium$4.997 Days
- Speedometer Premium$19.991 Year
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- Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Remove Ads$9.99
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