SpeedClock vs Just Press Record
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SpeedClock
This app uses your device's camera and motion detection to measure the speed of various moving objects. It offers multiple tools for speed and distance estimation, including high-speed video recording and synchronized timing gates.
- Motion detection speed measurement
- High-speed video recording
- Synchronized timing gates
- Distance estimation tools
- Apple Watch integration
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The iPhone speed radar - easy-to-use speed measurement in your pocket, anytime, anywhere! A unique, advanced app designed to easily measure the speed of cars, boats, skaters, skiers, cyclists, animals, models, footballs, tennis serves, etc. The system is based on motion detection, enabling you to track a moving object using a hand-held device alone. SpeedClock includes three separate speed measurement tools and two distance estimation tools. Speed Radar SpeedClock uses the camera to detect and analyze motion, and a reference distance to calculate the speed of an object. Define the distance to the object of interest, hold the iPhone still and let the object pass across the the screen. The speed is displayed automatically. SpeedClock is also able to automatically measure the speed and save an image of passing objects. The measurement can be initiated from an Apple Watch and the speed displayed on the watch face. High Speed Video Recording An additional speed tool records and processes a video, which enables SpeedClock to track small, fast object, such as flying balls, that can be difficult to catch with regular motion detection. It also calculates additional parameters like acceleration. Synchronized Timing Gates A third speed instrument uses two iPhone/iPads equipped with motion detection to start and stop the timer and measure the speed. The distance between the devices is used as reference, and the speed is calculated based on the time taken by the object to travel between the 'Start' and 'Stop' devices. The time is transmitted wirelessly over WiFi or Bluetooth. Distance Measurement The stadimeter uses the size of a known object, e.g. a car, to calculate the distance. The clinometer uses your own height as reference, along with the angle of the iPhone, to estimate the distance to a point on the ground. The distances obtained from either tool can then be used to calculate the speed. See a demo video at the application website (www.appmaker.se/speedClock) ON LINE REVIEWS “All I can say is, Fantastic” http://www.madxperts.com/2010/12/03/measure-speed-app-speedclock-iphone-download/ "Wow, how cool is that!" http://www.ithinkdiff.com/turn-iphone-speed-measuring-gun-speedclock-download/ "You really going to like this app" dailyappshow.com/speedclock (video) "A useful utility for anyone needing to measure speed" appmodo.com/44581/ "Useful, easy to use and quite a bit of fun (4 of 5)" appvader.com/2011/03/review-speedclock-iphone/ "speedClock is a useful app when you need to check the speed of yourself, or an object for exercise, racing or simple curiosity (4.5 of 5)" www.cooliphoneipadapps.com/2010/12/speedclock.html "Astonishing" iphonelife.com/blog/5/speedclock-velocity-radar-099-app-lets-you-use-camera-measure-speed-objects "It is a pleasure to use and operate. A nice app for those looking for a open-ended radar gun app." http://appadvice.com/appguides/show/baseball-radar-gun-apps
Just Press Record
Effortlessly capture audio moments with one-tap recording, automatic transcription, and seamless syncing across all your Apple devices. Edit audio and text, share easily, and organize your recordings with powerful search and organizational tools.
- One-tap recording
- Automatic transcription
- iCloud syncing
- Audio and text editing
- Hands-free Siri recording
- Apple Watch app
- Searchable transcripts
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Just Press Record is the ultimate audio recorder bringing one tap recording, transcription and iCloud syncing to all your devices. You can edit your audio and transcriptions right inside the app and even start a new recording completely hands-free with Siri! Life is full of moments we would rather not forget - like your child’s first words, an important meeting or spontaneous idea. Capture these moments effortlessly on iPhone, iPad, Mac or for ultimate convenience, Apple Watch. RECORD • One tap to start, stop, pause and resume recording. • Start and stop recording from the Lock Screen, Control Centre, the Action Button, Shortcuts, Siri, the Widget, a 3D Touch Quick Action or via the URL scheme. • Unlimited recording time. • Record discretely in the background. • Choose to record from the built-in mic, AirPods or external microphones. • Record independently on Apple Watch and sync later. PLAY • Seek backwards and forwards during playback. • Adjustable playback speed. TRANSCRIBE • Turn speech into searchable text. • Support for over 30 languages, independent of your device's language setting. • Synchronized text highlighting and audio playback. • Format as you record with punctuation commands. EDIT • Audio - visualise your audio in the waveform view and cut out the parts you don’t need. • Text - make corrections and add new text to your transcriptions. SHARE • Share audio and text to other apps. • Share easily to social media as a video clip. • Share to iTunes on Mac or PC via USB cable. • Print a hard copy of your transcripts. • Share audio files from other apps to Just Press Record. ORGANISATION • View recent recordings or browse your library by date and time. • Search by filename or transcription content. • Dedicated tab for quick access to recordings made on Apple Watch. • Rename recordings. • Slide Over and Split View support on iPad. • Add a badge to the app icon showing the number of unplayed recordings. STORAGE • Choose to store recordings in iCloud Drive or locally on-device. • Recordings stored in iCloud Drive automatically sync across all your devices. • Recordings stored locally benefit from Files app integration and automatic iTunes File Sharing. • Transcriptions are stored within the audio file. PRO-AUDIO • Support for stereo recording from the built-in microphone on supported devices. • Support for high quality external microphones connected via the Lightning Port. • Customisable Audio Settings to enhance your recording experience. • File types include WAV, AIF or standard iTunes M4A (ACC). • High quality audio up to 96kHz / 24-bit. ACCESSIBILITY • VoiceOver support throughout the app. • Magic Tap gesture to start / stop a recording. APPLE WATCH Just Press Record includes an Apple Watch app that gives you the freedom to record anywhere, even when your iPhone is not around. • Start recording with a single tap on the Complication. • Record discretely in the background. • Unlimited recording time. • Recordings automatically transfer to iPhone for transcription and iCloud syncing. • Listen to recent recordings through the built-in speaker or AirPods. • Adjust volume with the Digital Crown. • Pause recording with a downward swipe. • Accessibility support with VoiceOver, reduced motion and support for the extra large Complication template. IMPORTANT: • Just Press Record does not record phone calls or audio from other apps. • Transcription requires a good, clean audio signal. Avoid recording in noisy environments and ensure the microphone is positioned close to the source. • URL scheme implemented by Just Press Record can be found on our FAQ page.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Just Press Record at 4.3 against SpeedClock's 2.4. Just Press Record also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 41%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 83). SpeedClock's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
SpeedClock costs $2.99 and Just Press Record $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Just Press Record holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Press Record has 1.5K ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SpeedClock's written reviews are positive against 63% of Just Press Record's.
SpeedClock ships an update every 2 months, Just Press Record every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | SpeedClock | Just Press Record |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | 2.4 (83 ratings) | 4.3 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | 62.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 83 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #13 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sten Kaiser | Open Planet Software |
Customer experience
SpeedClock
Just Press Record
User reviews
SpeedClock
From 83 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ✅ Accurate speed measurement when properly configured
- 💰 Affordable price point ($1.99-$4.99)
- 📸 Snapshot capture with timestamp and speed data
- 🎯 Works well with tripod stabilization
- 🔧 Versatile for measuring various moving objects
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent accuracy across devices and iOS versions
- ⚠️ Requires precise manual distance calibration
- 🎯 Poor object tracking in crowded scenes
- 🌳 Sensitive to background motion and environmental factors
- 📱 Incompatible with some iPhone models
Just Press Record
From 1.5K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Useful transcription feature
- 👍 Good audio quality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Transcription accuracy issues
- 🐛 Sync problems with Apple Watch recordings
- 🐛 Difficulty renaming/organizing recordings
- 🐛 Recordings stop when receiving notifications
Bugs and requests
SpeedClock
Reported bugs
13 issues- App crashes on startup after updates
- Background motion detection too sensitive
- Speed readings 50% lower than actual speed
- Pins reset to different location after saving
- Cannot clear speed log properly
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- Snapshot not saving to camera roll
- Data export sends blank emails
- Save to file opens blank screen and locks up
- Translation prompt appears unexpectedly
- Support website returns 404 error
- Settings reset on every app launch
- Camera freezes after first image capture
- Inconsistent readings between iPhone models
Requested features
10 requests- Single object tracking from multiple options
- Automatic distance calibration via GPS
- User profiles for different configurations
- Improved data export functionality
- Date and time stamp on captured images
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- Ability to filter traffic direction
- Faster processing for multiple vehicles
- Clearer error messages with solutions
- Trial version before purchase
- Better tutorial and documentation
Just Press Record
Reported bugs
2 issues- Recordings disappearing or not syncing
- Transcription process freezing or failing
Requested features
4 requests- Option to edit transcriptions
- Ability to create custom folders/tags
- Discreet recording mode without visual indicators
- Background recording without interruptions
In-app purchases
SpeedClock
No in-app purchases
Just Press Record
No in-app purchases









