Comparison

Speedometer Classic vs GPS Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer Classic

This application utilizes your iPhone's GPS to display your current travel speed. It offers both digital and analog views, calculates maximum and average speeds, and automatically adjusts units (mph/km/h) based on your region. Ideal for tracking speed during various activities.

Highlights
  • Displays speed in mph or km/h
  • Automatic unit selection based on region
  • Digital and analog display options
  • Calculates maximum speed
  • Calculates average speed
  • Filtering technique for improved accuracy
Features
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This app shows the current travel speed using the built-in GPS receiver of the iPhone. Perfect for measuring your speed in car, on bicycle, when riding or running. It shows the speed in mph or km/h. The app automatically uses the right unit, based on the iPhone country settings. It uses digital and analog display. Several display styles are available. In addition max speed and average speed are calulated. How fast am I. What was my maximum speed. What was my average speed. All these essential questions will now be answered. Features: - speed displayed in mph or km/h. The correct display is automatically chosen, depending of the country settings of your iPhone - both digital and analog display - display of maximum speed - display of average speed - filtering technique for better results Please note: Because GPS data is used, a minimum travel speed of about 5km/h, 4mph is required. This means walking speed is generally not high enough to show a result. This application works on iPhone 3GS and iPhone 3G. Does not work on iPod touch and first generation iPhone. Follow us on twitter: http://twitter.com/PlanetBlueArt

About

GPS Speedometer

This app provides real-time speed and distance tracking using GPS. It offers digital and analog displays and is useful for various activities like driving, cycling, or running. Track your trips and view summaries of your journeys.

Highlights
  • Digital and analog speed display
  • Speed in MPH or KMH
  • Average and maximum speed tracking
  • Car, running, and cycling modes
  • Trip tracking and summary
Features
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GPS Speedometer : Speed Camera provides a convenient way to monitor your current driving speed using GPS. View speed information clearly while traveling and use helpful tools designed for everyday driving. Check your speed in an easy-to-read interface and explore speed camera information when available. The app is designed to provide useful driving information without complicated controls. Whether you're driving around town or traveling on longer routes, GPS Speedometer : Speed Camera helps you keep track of your journey with practical GPS-based speed tools. PRO FEATURES: • Free unlimited speed camera tracking • 100% Ad-free • All Premium features Choose from different subscription options. Our standard subscription options are: SpeedoMeter One Week - 4.99 USD SpeedoMeter One Year - 19.99 USD Subscribe to have unlimited access to premium version of the app. • Ads starting from the beginning of your subscription. • Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase. For more information : Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/escrowinfotech.com/musicbassbooster/home Terms of Use : https://sites.google.com/escrowinfotech.com/termsofuse/home

Screenshots

Speedometer Classic3 screens
GPS Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Speedometer at 100% against Speedometer Classic's 34%. GPS Speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Speedometer Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 13 months vs every 59 months). 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. Speedometer Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Speedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Classic has 180 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Speedometer Classic's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Classic ships an update every 13 months, GPS Speedometer every 59 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Speedometer Classic versus GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ClassicGPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (180 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings180 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 59 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.Bhavik Savaliya

Customer experience

Speedometer Classic

All ratings180 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive33.8%
Neutral12.3%
Negative53.8%

GPS Speedometer

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

Bugs and requests

Speedometer Classic

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Settings not holding
  • Background disappears
  • Analog and digital displays out of sync
  • First interface gauge face disappears
  • App not working since iOS 8
Show 4 more
  • No GPS indication
  • App not working on iPhone 4
  • App not working on iPhone 5
  • App not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • 120MPH scale option
  • Landscape mode option
  • More calibration options

GPS Speedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer Classic

One-time1
  • Advertisement-free upgrade$0.99
2 purchases

GPS Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • SpeedoMeter One Week$4.997 Days
  • SpeedoMeter One Year$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer Classic free?
Speedometer Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer free?
GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Classic or GPS Speedometer?
GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Speedometer Classic or GPS Speedometer have ads?
GPS Speedometer shows ads; Speedometer Classic does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Classic or GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer Classic ships an update every 13 months, and GPS Speedometer every 59 months. Most recently, Speedometer Classic was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 24, 2026.

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