Comparison

iSpeed Speedometer vs Simple Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

iSpeed Speedometer

This app uses your device's GPS to display real-time speed, heading, and trip statistics. It also provides current and forecasted weather conditions based on your location. Choose your preferred units of measurement for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed display
  • Trip and drive details
  • Current and 24-hour weather
  • Multiple units of measurement
  • GPS accuracy indicator
  • Battery status display
Features
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iSpeed uses your iPhone's GPS to display speed, heading, and trip data. Select between mph, km/h, and kts units of measurement. iSpeed also shows current weather conditions based on your latitude and longitude. It has full trip functionality. iSpeed will work for either your car, boat, bike, or while you walk. Features Include: - The Speed View shows your speed, heading, course, altitude, odometer, trip and drive details. It also shows the current and next 24 hour weather conditions. Your current GPS accuracy is displayed at the bottom. - The Data View displays the raw GPS location, speed, heading, trip data, and current battery status. - The Settings View allows you to set the unit of measurement and compass winds. --- Notes: --- Works on the iPhone running iOS 14.0 or later. The weather requires a data connection to display information. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Have a safe trip!

About

Simple Speedometer

This app transforms your device into a customizable GPS dashboard for various activities. It displays live speed, offers visual alerts, and includes features like music controls and track recording. Enjoy a free trial of premium features before choosing a subscription or a one-time purchase.

Highlights
  • Live GPS speed (km/h and mph)
  • Visual speed alerts
  • Music controls
  • Customizable dashboard widgets
  • Track recording with 2D/3D maps
  • Trip statistics
  • GPX import/export
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Simple Speedometer: Pure speed. No distractions. Turn your iPhone into a clear, customizable GPS dashboard for driving, cycling, e-scooter rides, and runs. See your speed at a glance, arrange the widgets you need, and record your routes. CORE FEATURES • Live GPS speed in km/h and mph • Visual speed alerts — the display turns red when you reach your set limit • Music controls — play songs from your Music library without leaving the dashboard, with support for compatible Bluetooth steering-wheel controls • Picture in Picture — keep your speed visible over other apps • Customizable dashboard widgets for compass, altitude, odometer, direction to your starting point, and music • Track recording with 2D maps and interactive 3D route views • Trip statistics, including distance, duration, average speed, and elevation • GPX import and export • Apple Watch app — see your current speed on your wrist • Speed measurement and track recording without cellular coverage; maps and music may need an internet connection FREE & PREMIUM Try customizable widgets, speed alerts, Apple Watch support, and Picture in Picture free for 5 days. No subscription starts automatically. Your first 5 track recordings or GPX imports are free, including during the trial. Premium removes this limit. After the trial, keep using the free speedometer or unlock Premium with a weekly, monthly, or yearly subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Your support helps keep Simple Speedometer lightweight and ad-free. WE’D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK Have an idea or a feature you’d like to see? Open Settings › Contact Us and tell us. Your feedback helps shape future updates. Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

iSpeed Speedometer4 screens
Simple Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Simple Speedometer at Free against iSpeed Speedometer's $0.99. Simple Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). iSpeed Speedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On rating, ads and iOS requirement 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

Simple Speedometer is free to download; iSpeed Speedometer costs $0.99 up front. Simple Speedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. iSpeed Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iSpeed Speedometer against 5.0 for Simple Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Speedometer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of iSpeed Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSpeed Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, Simple Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSpeed Speedometer versus Simple Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSpeed SpeedometerSimple Speedometer
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan CraigNikita Cherednikov

Customer experience

iSpeed Speedometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Simple Speedometer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

iSpeed Speedometer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Simple Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$1.997 Days
  • Yearly$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is iSpeed Speedometer free?
iSpeed Speedometer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple Speedometer free?
Simple Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iSpeed Speedometer or Simple Speedometer?
iSpeed Speedometer and Simple Speedometer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.
Do iSpeed Speedometer or Simple Speedometer have ads?
Neither iSpeed Speedometer nor Simple Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSpeed Speedometer or Simple Speedometer?
iSpeed Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, and Simple Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, iSpeed Speedometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Simple Speedometer on November 7, 2026.

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