# Lince GPS vs HUD Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Lince GPS at none against HUD Widgets's 1. Lince GPS also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.4 vs 13.0). HUD Widgets's advantage is rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (109 vs 2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HUD Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lince GPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

HUD Widgets holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HUD Widgets has 109 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Lince GPS's written reviews are positive against 55% of HUD Widgets's.

Lince GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, HUD Widgets every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lince GPS | HUD Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lince-gps/id317645594/reviews) | **[3.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Robotron](https://appshunter.io/developer/317645597) | [HUDWAY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025838451) |

## What reviewers say

### Lince GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lince-gps/id317645594)

This navigation app alerts you to speed traps and dangerous locations with visual and audible warnings. It also functions as a trip computer, displaying speed, distance, and location data. Customize alerts and enjoy an intuitive interface for safer driving.

**Highlights:** Speed trap and dangerous point alerts, Visual and audible warnings, Adjustable alert timing, Trip computer with speed and distance data, Optional map view, User-defined point marking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HUD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609)

This app provides a suite of driving widgets, including speedometers, trip information, and weather, that can be used in standard or head-up display (HUD) mode. It offers features like driving score calculation, fuel consumption tracking, and a land meter for car slope angles.

**Highlights:** Speedometers (classic, digital, retro), GPS trip information (driving score, fuel consumption), Land meter (car slope angle), Weather and clock, Eco-driving graphs, Internet Radio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Clean and modern UI design
- 🎯 Highly customizable widgets and displays
- 📊 Accurate speed and distance tracking
- 🆓 Ad-free experience
- 🌙 HUD mode for daytime visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- ⚠️ Settings reset after closing app
- 🌞 Poor visibility in bright sunlight
- 📱 Landscape-only orientation support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before starting on latest iOS versions
- Settings reset to default when app is closed
- GPS data inaccuracy error persists after GPS recovery
- Crashes after 3-4 uses
- Compass displays backwards

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Portrait mode (vertical orientation)
- 180-degree screen rotation capability
- OBD2 adapter support for real vehicle data
- Truck vehicle type option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lince GPS free?

Lince GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HUD Widgets free?

HUD Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lince GPS or HUD Widgets?

HUD Widgets is rated higher. Lince GPS averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HUD Widgets averages 3.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do Lince GPS or HUD Widgets have ads?

Neither Lince GPS nor HUD Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lince GPS or HUD Widgets?

Lince GPS ships an update every 2 weeks, and HUD Widgets every 2 months. Most recently, Lince GPS was updated on October 23, 2026 and HUD Widgets on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*