Comparison

Speedometer Classic vs Speedometer GPS+

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

Head to head

Speedometer Classic

Measure your speed

Free

🗺️ Navigation

★ 4.6180 ratingsView app →

Speedometer GPS+

Car and Bike speedometer

Free

🗺️ Navigation

★ 3.52 ratingsView app →

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

Read full description

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

Speedometer GPS+

This app functions as a versatile speedometer and cyclometer, offering real-time speed tracking for vehicles and bikes. It provides detailed trip information, map integration, and a compass, with the ability to share your journey details.

Highlights

Car and bike speedometer modes
MPH/km/h unit switching
GPS accuracy indicator
Detailed trip tracking (distance, time, speed)
Map integration with multiple views
Real-time compass
Trip sharing via email

Features

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Speedometer GPS+ Features included - Switch between car speedometer and bike cyclometer. - Switch between mph or km/h mode. - Imperial and Metric unit settings. - Speed calibrate refresh button. - GPS accuracy indicator. - GPS distance accuracy indicator. Track information - Start time. - Time elapsed. - Distance. - Average speed. - Max speed. - Altitude. Tracking - Speed tracking in mph or km/h based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Distance tracking in miles or kilometers based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Time tracking. - Tracking location on map. - Ability to turn tracking off/on. - Longitude, latitude coordinates. Map integration - Satellite maps mode. - Hybrid maps mode. - Standard maps mode. - Tracking location changes trajectory. Compass - Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. - Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. - Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). - Course Share - Start, end points, coordinates link email sending - Map screenshot email sending Apple Music player - Ability to select your favorite song from Apple Music Library. Weather - Temperature information. - Wind - Visibility - Sunrise,Sunset - High/Low Temperature. - Ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.

Screenshots

Speedometer Classic3 screens

Speedometer GPS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer Classic at 4.6 against Speedometer GPS+'s 3.5. Speedometer Classic also leads on ratings volume (180 vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Speedometer GPS+'s advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 34%) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer Classic sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer GPS+ 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

Speedometer Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Classic has 180 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of Speedometer Classic's written reviews are positive against 47% of Speedometer GPS+'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Classic ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer GPS+ every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level

Speedometer Classic versus Speedometer GPS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Speedometer Classic	Speedometer GPS+
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.6 (180 ratings) — better	3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews	33.8% of reviews	46.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings	180 — better	2
Update frequency	Every 13 months	Every 6 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	Free with in-app purchases
Devices	iPhone, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	16 MB	53 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.	Tigran Mkhitaryan

Customer experience

Speedometer Classic

All ratings180 ratings

Positive90.0%

Neutral3.3%

Negative6.7%

Written reviews130 reviews

Positive33.8%

Neutral12.3%

Negative53.8%

Speedometer GPS+

All ratings2 ratings

Positive50.0%

Neutral50.0%

Negative0.0%

Written reviews146 reviews

Positive46.6%

Neutral11.0%

Negative42.5%

User reviews

Speedometer Classic

From 180 App Store ratings

What 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 GPS+

From 2 App Store ratings

What we love

📍 Accurate GPS speedometer functionality
🎨 Clean and attractive user interface design
⚙️ Multiple tracking modes (car, bike, walk)
🧭 Built-in compass feature
🗺️ Map integration for route tracking

Room to improve

🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
📏 Distance tracking not working or stuck at zero
🌡️ Weather feature not updating
🗺️ Maps not loading or displaying correctly
🧭 Compass readings inaccurate (90 degrees off)

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

Speedometer GPS+

Reported bugs

21 issues

Distance tracking shows 0 miles or incorrect values
Weather feature not updating
Maps fail to load or display
Compass shows incorrect bearing in landscape mode
Speed readings fluctuate significantly (±15 km/h variance)

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App crashes on startup or when opening
App crashes on iPad Pro and iPad 3
GPS not working despite being enabled
Compass flips and GUI becomes distorted
App detects speed while phone is stationary
Location services only work when app is always-on
Trip data lost when app crashes
Cannot reopen saved tracks
Auto-track cannot be disabled
Latitude/longitude information not available
Tracking path not displayed
Map doesn't center on current location
Incorrect distance calculation (10x multiplier on cycling)
Screen display doesn't fit properly on iPhone 4
Compass reading 90 degrees off consistently
Altitude readings inaccurate

Requested features

17 requests

Pause/stop buttons to control tracking
Save and export trip data (KML, GPX formats)
Speed limit warning alerts
Waypoint setting capability
Background GPS tracking

Show 12 more

Customizable display themes and colors
Night mode or brightness adjustment
Lap time tracking
G-force meter
GPS directions navigation
Customizable unit preferences (remember user settings)
Landscape mode display improvements
Trip history and data logging
Tracking path visualization
Latitude/longitude information display
Universal metric/imperial conversion button
Offline map caching

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer Classic

One-time1

Advertisement-free upgrade$0.99

1 purchases

Speedometer GPS+

One-time1

Remove Ads!$2.99

Questions

Is Speedometer Classic free?

Speedometer Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Speedometer GPS+ free?

Speedometer GPS+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Which has better reviews, Speedometer Classic or Speedometer GPS+?

Speedometer Classic is rated higher. Speedometer Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Speedometer GPS+ averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

Do Speedometer Classic or Speedometer GPS+ have ads?

Neither Speedometer Classic nor Speedometer GPS+ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Speedometer Classic or Speedometer GPS+?

Speedometer Classic ships an update every 13 months, and Speedometer GPS+ every 6 months. Most recently, Speedometer Classic was updated on October 21, 2026 and Speedometer GPS+ on October 14, 2026.