Comparison

AB Contact Map vs GPS Speedometer MPH

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

Head to head
About

AB Contact Map

Visualize your address book contacts as map annotations. Easily select multiple contacts, view them side-by-side with the map on iPad, and manage pins with undo/redo functionality. Supports various address book sources and integrates with other apps.

Highlights
  • Annotate multiple contacts at once
  • Side-by-side contact and map view (iPad)
  • Zoom level selection
  • Support for multiple address books
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Integration with third-party apps
Features
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The app that shows address book contacts as map annotations. Features: • Annotate more than one contact at once. You can select or deselect all contact group members by just one button click. • Side-by-side view (iPad only) of the address book and the map. You can highlight a contact’s map annotation by tapping the address in the contact’s detail page. Vice versa you can show the address book page by selecting a map annotation and tapping the disclosure button. • Zoom level selection from the toolbar and visualization of the currently selected zoom level in the map. • Location look-up is done using the Apple service. • Setting a pin for a contact also applies to duplicates (contacts with the same name and addresses). • Support for multiple address books (Local, iCloud, CardDAV, Exchange). • Multiple level Undo / Redo via device shake (iPhone/iPod/iPad) or long press onto contacts toolbar (iPad only). • iCloud synchronization between multiple devices (*). • Integration of third party navigation apps, web browsers, message apps, phone, facetime (*). • Choose between simple 2 color mode or extended 8 color mode (*). • Manually set place marks by dropping pins and dragging them to the desired location (*). • Override contact’s address locations by dragging a pin to the desired location (*). • Searching / Filtering of contacts and place marks (*). • Lists of Pins order by distance to map center or current location (*). (*) Requires the extension pack to be purchased.

About

GPS Speedometer MPH

This application tracks your real-time speed and distance traveled, offering both classic gauge and digital display options. It's suitable for various activities like driving, biking, and running, providing speed in MPH, km/h, or m/s.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking
  • Distance measurement (odometer)
  • Average and maximum speed monitoring
  • Customizable display (gauge or digital)
  • Unit switching (MPH, km/h, m/s)
  • Suitable for driving, biking, and running
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GPS Speedometer uses your phone’s GPS to show your current speed, distance, and trip information in a simple and easy-to-read interface. Track your speed with a digital display or gauge view, and monitor maximum speed, average speed, and odometer data for every journey. Built for drivers, cyclists, and walkers, the app supports MPH, km/h, and m/s units so you can choose the format that works best for you. Premium features include HUD mode, which displays your speed as a windshield-style overlay for easier viewing during night drives, along with map access and saved routes. Features: • Live GPS speed tracking • Digital and gauge speedometer views • MPH, km/h, and m/s support • Maximum and average speed • Distance tracking and odometer • HUD mode (Premium) • Maps and saved routes (Premium) Whether you are driving a car, riding a bike, or tracking a walk, GPS Speedometer helps you understand your speed and trips.

Screenshots

AB Contact Map4 screens
GPS Speedometer MPH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Speedometer MPH at 100% against AB Contact Map's 45%. GPS Speedometer MPH also leads on rating (4.0 vs 2.8) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). AB Contact Map's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. AB Contact Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Speedometer MPH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Speedometer MPH holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AB Contact Map has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of AB Contact Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Speedometer MPH's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, GPS Speedometer MPH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AB Contact Map versus GPS Speedometer MPH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAB Contact MapGPS Speedometer MPH
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (20 ratings)4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developermecking.netMuhammad Waleed Arshad

Customer experience

AB Contact Map

All ratings20 ratings
Positive35.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive45.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative42.7%

GPS Speedometer MPH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

AB Contact Map

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes on launch or during use
  • Contacts fail to import or load
  • Pins don't display address info when tapped
  • App freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Address boxes appear randomly and can't be removed
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  • Contact info persists on screen incorrectly
  • Accidental pin deletion with no undo
  • App loses all pins after closing
  • Incompatibility with iOS 5, iOS 6, iOS 9 updates
  • Black screen on reopening app
  • Inaccurate geocoding of UK postcodes
  • Contacts in groups don't display properly
  • Select All function doesn't work in search
  • Performance degradation with 1500+ contacts
  • App crashes when using Route feature
  • Accidental color changes when adding pins

Requested features

20 requests
  • Ability to edit contacts directly from map
  • Pin/contact info display on tap
  • Directions integration with maps
  • More pin color options
  • Route planning between multiple contacts
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  • Manual pin dropping capability
  • Contact notes access and editing
  • Sync settings across iOS devices
  • Backup and restore functionality
  • Exchange account contact group support
  • Distance radius in miles (not just km)
  • Call and text functionality from app
  • Email/text bulk export by radius
  • Street view copy and share
  • Color key/legend for pin meanings
  • Lock pins to prevent accidental changes
  • Re-sync without full reinstall
  • Support for multiple addresses per contact
  • Ability to send app/map to coworkers
  • Better integration with iOS address book

GPS Speedometer MPH

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AB Contact Map

One-time1
  • AB Contact Map Extension Pack$5.99
3 purchases

GPS Speedometer MPH

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.797 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is AB Contact Map free?
AB Contact Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer MPH free?
GPS Speedometer MPH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AB Contact Map or GPS Speedometer MPH?
GPS Speedometer MPH is rated higher. AB Contact Map averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while GPS Speedometer MPH averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AB Contact Map or GPS Speedometer MPH have ads?
GPS Speedometer MPH shows ads; AB Contact Map does not.
Which is updated more often, AB Contact Map or GPS Speedometer MPH?
AB Contact Map ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Speedometer MPH every 2 weeks. Most recently, AB Contact Map was updated on October 14, 2026 and GPS Speedometer MPH on October 13, 2026.

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