Comparison

Geocaching® vs Speedometer»

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Geocaching®

Discover millions of hidden containers worldwide with this app. It guides you through finding your first geocache with tips and instructions. Navigate using maps, compass, or driving directions, and connect with a global community of treasure hunters.

Highlights
  • View geocache details, activity, and hints
  • Navigate via map, compass, or directions
  • Live Search for nearby geocaches
  • Find traditional geocaches and events
  • Message other players
  • Trackable item management
  • Log geocaches with photos
Features
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Join the world’s largest treasure-hunting community with the official app for geocaching. Whether you are off to find your first geocache or your ten-thousandth, this app is your ultimate geocaching toolbox. There are millions of clever containers called geocaches hidden in almost every country on Earth, just waiting to be found—there are probably even some near you right now.

 Just getting started? This app walks you through the adventure of finding your first few geocaches. There are tips, hints, and instructions for geocaching as well as using the app.
 Core Features: ● See details with description, recent activity, attributes, and hints for each geocache ● Navigate to the cache using map, compass, or driving directions ● Live Search continuously updates nearby geocaches as you move ● Find all easy Traditional geocaches and geocaching events ● Message other players for tips, hints, and more ● Learn about trackables: geocaching game pieces that travel from geocache to geocache ● Adjust your navigation and distance settings to your personal preference ● Access to GeoTour caches of all cache types and D/T ratings
 Search and Sorting: ● Search for GC codes, locations, landmarks, and neighborhoods ● Search for GeoTours by GT code or see a directory of all GeoTours worldwide ● Sort by distance Trackables: ● Search for trackables ● Log trackables - grab, retrieve, drop, dip, or discover ● View your trackable inventory Logging: ● Log a geocache now or save as a draft for later ● Add photos to share your adventure ● Improve cache quality by reporting geocaches that need maintenance Map Options: ● Street ● Satellite ● Hybrid Unlock even more adventure with Geocaching Premium: ● Find any geocache in the world, including Premium Member Only caches ● Filter geocaches by size, type, difficulty, terrain, and found/owned ● Sort lists of geocaches by distance, Favorite points, or geocache name ● Geocache anywhere, anytime with offline maps ● Take the road less traveled with Trails map ● Plan, add, or edit your next adventure with Lists ● Award Favorite points to geocaches you enjoy most ● Auto-sync Lists and Pocket Queries created on the Geocaching website ● Gain access to all Premium features on the Geocaching website We are committed to building the best tools for geocachers to create, share, and play this game. By joining and maintaining your Premium membership, you are helping to shape the future of Geocaching. In addition to your support of the game, Premium members also get access to more features, more geocaches, and more adventure. You can buy a Premium membership subscription through your iTunes account. Premium membership is available with a monthly or annual subscription. You can subscribe and pay through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Terms of use: https://www.geocaching.com/about/termsofuse.aspx

About

Speedometer»

This application displays your current speed in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. It features a large, clear display with Retina support for optimal visibility. Accuracy is enhanced by adjusting indicator transparency.

Highlights
  • Displays speed in mph, km/h, knots
  • Large, clear indicators
  • Retina display support
  • Accuracy based on indicator transparency
  • Uses device hardware for speed estimation
Features
Currently charting
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Speedometer» is a super-large, simple speed display for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. There is no account to create and no login. Download the app, open it, and see your speed in seconds. SPEED AT A GLANCE • Extra-large, high-contrast GPS speed display • mph, km/h, and knots • Clear GPS signal feedback • Helpful trip details such as distance, time, direction, and elevation MORE WHEN YOU WANT IT • Record trips and review where you went • Use HUD mode for windshield viewing • See live information on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Check your speed and record trips from Apple Watch • Personalize the display to suit your drive, ride, run, or time on the water OPTIONAL SPEEDOMETER PRO Unlock more ways to personalize, review, and use Speedometer»: • Unlimited track history and detailed trip insights • Route maps, charts, and additional history views • Track import, export, and mileage reports • Configurable speed alerts • Night and custom themes • Home Screen widgets and expanded Live Activity details • Remove banner ads Choose a yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The simple speedometer remains available without Pro. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. YOUR TRIPS STAY YOURS Your trip and location history is saved locally on your device and is not sent to our servers. It may be included in your own encrypted device backups. ACCURACY AND SAFETY Speedometer» is provided as is. Speed, distance, direction, elevation, and related values are estimates based on your device's GPS, motion sensors, signal quality, and other hardware. Results can be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Do not rely on the app for legal speed verification, navigation, emergencies, aviation, or other safety-critical use. Obey posted limits and local laws, mount devices safely, and never interact with a device while operating a vehicle. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Studio Terms: https://timosstudios.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://www.timosstudios.com/privacy

Screenshots

Geocaching®4 screens
Speedometer»2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Geocaching® at none against Speedometer»'s shown. Geocaching® also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and chart position (#9 vs #85). Speedometer»'s advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs freemium). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Geocaching® sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Speedometer» sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 — 4.8 for Geocaching® against 4.9 for Speedometer». Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66K and 49K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Geocaching®'s written reviews are positive against 72% of Speedometer»'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, Speedometer» every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Geocaching® versus Speedometer»: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGeocaching®Speedometer»
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (66K ratings)4.9 (49K ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews71.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings66K — better49K
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#9 — better#85
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size136 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperGroundspeak Inc.Tim O's Studios, LLC

Customer experience

Geocaching®

All ratings66,131 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews777 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative22.4%

Speedometer»

All ratings49,405 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews492 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Geocaching®

From 66K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun outdoor activity
  • 🌳 Explores new places
  • 👍 Great family activity
  • 🗺️ Useful navigation features
  • 📸 Ability to log finds and photos

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🔒 Locking higher difficulty caches behind paywall
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and bugs
  • 🗺️ Inaccurate or limited map features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Speedometer»

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate speedometer
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚢 Works well for boats, vehicles, and other modes of transportation
  • 💡 Helpful for checking speedometer accuracy
  • 🚲 Great for bikes and electric vehicles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or inaccuracies at higher speeds
  • 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
  • 📍 Requests location access even when not in use
  • 💤 Slow to update speed at times

Bugs and requests

Geocaching®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to log trackables from the app
  • Inconsistent performance when zooming and panning maps
  • Unreliable GPS and compass functionality
  • Difficulty canceling premium subscription

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to edit cache descriptions and add images
  • Option to filter by cache placement year
  • Trackable journey tracking on the app
  • Seamless integration with other navigation apps
  • Offline caching data and navigation

Speedometer»

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stops working after some time, shows 0 mph
  • Incompatible with some devices or iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Analog speedometer display option
  • Ability to disable review prompts while driving
  • Improved accuracy at lower speeds

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Geocaching®

Subscriptions10
  • Monthly Premium Membership$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium membership$6.991 Month
  • 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription$9.991 Year
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  • 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription$11.991 Year
  • 2 Shareables Yearly Subscription$11.991 Year
  • 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
  • 5 Shareables Yearly Subscription$14.991 Year
  • 10 Shareables Yearly Subscription$17.991 Year
  • Annual Premium Membership$29.991 Year
  • Annual Premium membership$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3-month membership$9.99
  • 1-year membership$29.99
3 purchases

Speedometer»

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Speedometer Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speedometer Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Geocaching® free?
Geocaching® 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, Geocaching® or Speedometer»?
Speedometer» is rated higher. Geocaching® averages 4.8 out of 5 from 66K ratings, while Speedometer» averages 4.9 from 49K ratings.
Do Geocaching® or Speedometer» have ads?
Speedometer» shows ads; Geocaching® does not.
Which is updated more often, Geocaching® or Speedometer»?
Geocaching® ships an update fortnightly, and Speedometer» every 13 months. Most recently, Geocaching® was updated on October 13, 2026 and Speedometer» on October 13, 2026.
Which is more popular, Geocaching® or Speedometer»?
Geocaching® currently peaks at #9 in the App Store charts, and Speedometer» at #85. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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