# SpeedClock vs Just Press Record

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeedClock | Just Press Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [2.4 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedclock-video-radar/id400876654/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-press-record/id1033342465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 41.3% of reviews | **62.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#13** |
| Size | 34 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sten Kaiser](https://appshunter.io/developer/309325742) | [Open Planet Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307887935) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeedClock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedclock-video-radar/id400876654)

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.

**Highlights:** Motion detection speed measurement, High-speed video recording, Synchronized timing gates, Distance estimation tools, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Just Press Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-press-record/id1033342465)

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Paid · Utilities, #77 Top Paid (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, Automatic transcription, iCloud syncing, Audio and text editing, Hands-free Siri recording, Apple Watch app, Searchable transcripts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Useful transcription feature
- 👍 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription accuracy issues
- 🐛 Sync problems with Apple Watch recordings
- 🐛 Difficulty renaming/organizing recordings
- 🐛 Recordings stop when receiving notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing or not syncing
- Transcription process freezing or failing

**Requested features**

- Option to edit transcriptions
- Ability to create custom folders/tags
- Discreet recording mode without visual indicators
- Background recording without interruptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SpeedClock free?

SpeedClock costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just Press Record free?

Just Press Record costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SpeedClock or Just Press Record?

Just Press Record is rated higher. SpeedClock averages 2.4 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Just Press Record averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SpeedClock or Just Press Record have ads?

Neither SpeedClock nor Just Press Record shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SpeedClock or Just Press Record?

SpeedClock ships an update every 2 months, and Just Press Record every 5 weeks. Most recently, SpeedClock was updated on November 1, 2026 and Just Press Record on November 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.*