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

Measure your real-time speed and track distance traveled with this offline GPS speedometer. It offers customizable units for speed, altitude, and time, along with trip tracking and data storage.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed measurement (kph/mph)
  • Offline operation, no internet required
  • Track traveled distance and time
  • Displays average and maximum speed
  • Altitude and compass display
  • Trip tracking with start/stop functionality
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple and reliable GPS speedometer for your car, bike, or everyday journeys. Track your real-time speed, distance, trip time, average speed, maximum speed, altitude, and more — using your iPhone's GPS. ### GPS SPEEDOMETER See your current speed clearly in real time. • KM/H and MPH support • Digital speedometer • Analog speedometer • Average speed • Maximum speed • GPS signal accuracy • Altitude and compass ### TRACK YOUR JOURNEYS Start a trip and keep track of your journey statistics. • Distance traveled • Average speed • Maximum speed • Total trip time • Start and stop trip tracking • Save your trip data ### WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET No internet connection is required for speed tracking. The app uses your device's GPS to measure your speed and distance. Perfect for: • Cars • Motorcycles • Bicycles • Scooters • Outdoor activities • Road trips ### SIMPLE SETTINGS Choose the settings that work best for you: • KM/H or MPH • Meters or feet for altitude • 12-hour or 24-hour time format Download GPS Speedometer: Speed Tracker and turn your iPhone into a convenient GPS speedometer and trip tracker. Note: GPS accuracy can vary depending on your device, environment, and GPS signal. Continuous GPS use may reduce battery life.

Screenshots

Speedometer Classic3 screens
GPS Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Speedometer Classic and GPS Speedometer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 34% of Speedometer Classic's. GPS Speedometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 13 months). Speedometer Classic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (180 vs 9). On price, rating 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. GPS Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speedometer Classic against 4.4 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Classic has 180 ratings behind it against 9, 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 100% of GPS Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Classic ships an update every 13 months, GPS Speedometer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 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) — better4.4 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews33.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings180 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.Pratixaben Chauhan

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 ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 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
None

GPS Speedometer

No in-app purchases

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 no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Classic or GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer Classic is rated higher. Speedometer Classic averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.4 from 9 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 5 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer Classic was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 22, 2026.

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