# PlaceTrack vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer at Free against PlaceTrack's $5.99. Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.1). PlaceTrack's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Speedometer is free to download; PlaceTrack costs $5.99 up front. Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PlaceTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

PlaceTrack holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of PlaceTrack's written reviews are positive against 75% of Speedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PlaceTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaceTrack | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetrack/id371178753/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-fine-mate/id1180243780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 55.2% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#191** | — |
| Size | 37 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nico Tranquilli](https://appshunter.io/developer/341326067) | [Julian Varricchio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143780661) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaceTrack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/placetrack/id371178753)

**Currently charting:** #191 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides comprehensive location journaling and sharing for families. It tracks speed, altitude, and activity, with optional real-time sharing and directions to loved ones' locations. It also supports GPX track import and comparison.

**Highlights:** 24/7 location journaling, Real-time family tracking, Speed, altitude, and activity data, GPX track import and overlay, Street-level image viewing, Optional safe location sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🔋 Battery life saver
- 🚀 Works in background
- 👍 Easy to use
- 📍 Accurate location tracking
- 🔄 Reliable updates

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🐛 Network errors
- 🐛 Freezing app
- 🐛 GPS always active

**Reported bugs**

- Network status error
- Crashing issues
- App closes when accessing contacts
- AutoCheck-In Setup Failed error
- GPS always active

**Requested features**

- Introduce metric system option
- More website tracking options
- Update to work with Google+ location
- iPad version
- Send location when power status changes


### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-fine-mate/id1180243780)

This driving utility allows you to view your current speed, track your trips on a map, and estimate average speeds between points. Generate reports for reference or evidence. It's designed for peace of mind regarding speed limits.

**Highlights:** View current speed and set limits, Track driving trips with speed on map, Estimate average speed between points, Generate average speed reports, Free to use

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Trips | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaceTrack free?

PlaceTrack costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlaceTrack or Speedometer?

PlaceTrack is rated higher. PlaceTrack averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Speedometer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PlaceTrack or Speedometer have ads?

Neither PlaceTrack nor Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaceTrack or Speedometer?

PlaceTrack ships an update every 4 weeks, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, PlaceTrack was updated on October 14, 2026 and Speedometer on October 1, 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.*