Comparison

CHPMap vs GPS Speed Tracker

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

Head to head
About

CHPMap

Visualize real-time California Highway Patrol traffic incidents on an interactive map. Access detailed incident information in a table format, search by area, and receive push notifications for updates. Save favorite incidents or dispatch centers for quick reference.

Highlights
  • Real-time traffic incident map
  • Table display of incident information
  • Incident display around GPS location
  • Auto refresh and push notifications
  • Favorites table for incidents
Features
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Know the road before you drive it. Live California Highway Patrol incidents statewide — and, for the drive over Echo Summit, Donner, Carson Pass, the Grapevine or Tehachapi, every chain-control checkpoint on your route. See Caltrans' live R-1/R-2 status in each direction and what drivers there are reporting right now: how long the queue is, whether chains are being checked, whether people are being turned around. Plan the drive, see the forecast for when you'll reach each pass, and let Drive mode announce the next checkpoint as you approach. Trip mode for mountain drives: - Search a destination and see every checkpoint and CHP incident along the way, in travel order — plus cameras and signs with CHPMap Pro - Live Caltrans chain-control status per pass, per direction, year-round - Driver reports on each checkpoint — wait, enforcement, last update — from drivers on the road - Checkpoint hub: Caltrans status, driver reports and nearby incidents on one screen, plus cameras, weather and signs with CHPMap Pro - Mountain briefing: pick a departure time and see the whole drive on one timeline — the climb, the forecast when you reach each stretch, snow and possible ice, chain controls and closures — with the source and age of every item - Compare mountain corridors, like I-80 and US-50, side by side when there's a real choice - Drive mode shows only the next thing that changes and announces checkpoints and incidents as you approach; follow a trip to get a push when a pass changes - Ask Siri: "Are chains required in CHPMap" or "Chain controls on 80 in CHPMap" The live CHP incident map, as always: - Live California Highway Patrol incidents, statewide, with the full CAD log - Tap any incident for type, location, time and unit updates - Tap the bell on any incident to get notified when it's updated or cleared from CHP's list - Save favorites and share incidents with a tap - Mountain drive coming up? Make Trip your home screen in Settings ▸ Home screen Checkpoints and the trip planner are free. CHPMap Pro adds: - Traffic Cameras — live Caltrans highway camera feeds - Weather Alerts — NWS zones, color-coded by severity - EV Chargers — public charging stations - Rest Areas — Caltrans roadside stops - CMS Signs — Caltrans changeable message signs - CHP Radio Areas — area boundaries + radio channel info Great for mountain and long-distance drivers, daily commuters, fleet and field teams, and anyone who wants a clearer view of the road. CHPMap is not affiliated with the California Highway Patrol. Incident and map information may be delayed or incomplete — always follow official guidance and road signs. CHPMap Pro is an optional auto-renewing yearly subscription that unlocks every premium layer — Traffic Cameras, Weather Alerts, CMS Signs, CHP Radio Areas, Rest Areas and EV Chargers — with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Existing per-layer subscriptions keep working. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://itsnode.com/disclosure/chpmap/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://itsnode.com/disclosure/chpmap/privacy.html

About

GPS Speed Tracker

Track your speed, distance, and altitude across various modes of transport. Features live speedometers, trip recording, and a HUD mode for easy viewing. Relive and share your journeys with 3D replays and custom trip cards.

Highlights
  • Live GPS speed display
  • Windshield HUD mode
  • Automatic trip recording
  • Multiple transport modes
  • 3D trip replays
  • Shareable trip cards
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The GPS speedometer for every ride. Live speed on 20 beautiful dashboards, a windshield HUD for night drives, and every trip recorded automatically — even with no signal. Drive, ride, ski, sail, take the train or fly: pick your mode and go. Speed, distance, time and altitude update live, and every trip is saved with its route, top speed and elevation. Relive it in 3D, share it as a stunning card, or follow it from your Lock Screen, Apple Watch or CarPlay. LIVE SPEEDOMETER • Precise GPS speed in km/h, mph or knots, with altitude in meters or feet • 20 dashboards: analog dials, digital displays, neon, LED, vintage and more • Flight cockpit tapes for speed and altitude, Trend for the last two minutes, Slope for ski days • HUD mode — lay your phone on the dash and read your speed in the windshield • Speed limit alerts with sound and haptics • 12 color themes BUILT FOR EVERY RIDE • Car, motorcycle, e-scooter, bicycle, walking, ski, train, boat and airplane modes • Ski mode counts your runs and total descent • Gauge scales tuned to each mode, from a walk to a jet TRIP RECORDING • Every trip saved with a speed-colored route map • Distance, moving time, average and top speed, altitude gain • Speed and altitude charts you can scrub • A trip summary when you stop — with new top-speed records • Auto-pause when you stop; trips are recovered even if the app closes mid-trip • Filter by this week, this month or all time, with a lifetime odometer RELIVE IN 3D • Replay any trip with a 3D follow camera, overhead view or the whole route • Scrub the timeline, change playback speed, jump to your fastest and highest points • Save the replay as a video to share SHARE YOUR TRIPS • Beautiful trip cards for posts (4:5) and stories (9:16) • Highlight top speed or distance, with or without the route LOCK SCREEN, APPLE WATCH & CARPLAY • Live Activity with speed, distance and time — pause or stop without unlocking • Dynamic Island shows your live speed • Speed, distance and time on Apple Watch in the Smart Stack and on the CarPlay Dashboard • Odometer widgets for the Home Screen and Lock Screen • Start a trip from Control Center, the Action button or Siri WORKS OFFLINE • Speed, trip recording and the Offline World map need no Wi-Fi or mobile data • See country borders, your position and your route anywhere — even in flight PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • Your precise location is processed on your iPhone, and your trip history stays there GPS SPEED TRACKER PRO One purchase, no subscription: • No ads • All 20 dashboards and HUD mode • Unlimited trip history (free shows your latest 10 trips) • GPX and CSV export • Relive videos without the watermark • Every future Pro feature Pay once. Keep it forever.

Screenshots

CHPMap4 screens
GPS Speed Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Speed Tracker at 100% against CHPMap's 37%. GPS Speed Tracker also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). CHPMap's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (75 vs 7). On price, update cadence, 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. CHPMap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and GPS Speed Tracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Speed Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CHPMap has 75 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of CHPMap's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Speed Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CHPMap versus GPS Speed Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCHPMapGPS Speed Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (75 ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings75 — better7
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperITSNodeANDREI RUSTI

Customer experience

CHPMap

All ratings64 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral7.8%
Negative14.1%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive36.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative53.3%

GPS Speed Tracker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

CHPMap

Subscriptions10
  • Traffic Cameras7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Weather Alerts7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • EV Chargers7 Days trial$0.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Rest Areas7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • CHP Radio Areas7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • CMS Signs7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Traffic Cameras7 Days trial$4.991 Year
  • CMS Signs (Yearly)7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • CHP Radio Areas7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Premium Bundle7 Days trial$19.991 Year
1 purchases

GPS Speed Tracker

One-time1
  • Pro version$1.99

Questions

Is CHPMap free?
CHPMap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speed Tracker free?
GPS Speed Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CHPMap or GPS Speed Tracker?
GPS Speed Tracker is rated higher. CHPMap averages 4.3 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while GPS Speed Tracker averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do CHPMap or GPS Speed Tracker have ads?
GPS Speed Tracker shows ads; CHPMap does not.
Which is updated more often, CHPMap or GPS Speed Tracker?
CHPMap ships an update weekly, and GPS Speed Tracker weekly. Most recently, CHPMap was updated on November 10, 2026 and GPS Speed Tracker on November 10, 2026.

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