Speedometer Classic vs Speedometer ⊲
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Speedometer ⊲
Track your speed, distance, and altitude with this GPS-powered tool. It offers real-time speed limits, alerts for overspeeding, and even warns about speed cameras. Works offline and includes a compass for navigation.
- GPS speed tracking
- Odometer and travel distance
- Real-time speed limits
- Speed camera alerts
- Overspeed alerts
- Offline functionality
- Compass navigation
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GPS speedometer displays your current speed while you are in a vehicle, bicycle or walking, measuring the travel time distance (odometer) and altitude. It can work without Internet connection. Characteristics: * Supports mph, km/h, knot units * Dimensions of travel distance (odometer) * Measures average distance * Different speed indicator for cycling and car aircraft * Displays the maximum speed while driving * Displays the current battery level * Shows altitude * Display speed limit realtime * Display speed cameras and red light cameras over 100.000 point database all over the world * Over speed Alert * Shows outside temperature and weather condition * Shows current road name * Shows your direction with compass * Display your current speed on Today widget *By your apple watch synchronize work
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer ⊲ at none against Speedometer Classic's 1. Speedometer ⊲ also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 13 months). Speedometer Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price and rating 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
Both are free to download. Speedometer Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speedometer ⊲ asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speedometer Classic against 4.5 for Speedometer ⊲. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ⊲ has 4.2K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Speedometer Classic's written reviews are positive against 62% of Speedometer ⊲'s.
Speedometer Classic ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer ⊲ every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer Classic | Speedometer ⊲ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (180 ratings) — better | 4.5 (4.2K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | 62.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 180 | 4.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S. | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
Speedometer Classic
Speedometer ⊲
User reviews
Speedometer Classic
From 180 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and to the point
- 👍 Works great for golf cart
- 👍 Does what it says
- 👍 Awesome app
- 👍 Best app ever
Room to improve
- 😞 Poor resolution
- 😞 Settings don't hold
- 😞 No tenths shown
- 😞 Limited speed scale options
- 😞 Ads make it useless
Speedometer ⊲
From 4.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent visuals
- 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
- 📍 Provides location information
- 🔍 Alerts for speed cameras and red lights
- 💪 Works well for bikes, cars, and disabled vehicles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📊 Limited customization options
- 💰 Annoying ads
- 🗺️ Inaccurate speed limit and distance tracking
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
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- 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
Speedometer ⊲
Reported bugs
4 issues- App closes unexpectedly after a few minutes of use
- Speed and distance tracking are inaccurate at times
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS and Android versions
- Speed limit information not always up-to-date or correct
Requested features
5 requests- Customizable alert sounds and volume
- Option to remove ads or pay for a premium version
- More detailed trip history and analytics
- Integration with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Ability to manually input speed limits
In-app purchases
Speedometer Classic
- Advertisement-free upgrade$0.99
Speedometer ⊲
No in-app purchases
Questions
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