Brownout vs Speedometer ⋙
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brownout
Easily check Japan's electricity demand forecast across 10 regions. View actual demand, forecasts, and supply capacity with clear daily line charts. Stay informed about the power situation from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
- Electricity demand forecasts for 10 Japanese regions
- Actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity charts
- Real-time usage rate display
- Easy region switching
- Data from regional power companies
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"Brownout" is an iOS app that lets you easily check the electricity demand forecast (Denki Yoho) for 10 regions across Japan. View each region's actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity as a daily line chart. Simply switch between regions to instantly check the power situation anywhere from Hokkaido to Okinawa. [Features] • Displays electricity demand forecasts for all 10 regions of Japan • View actual demand, forecast, and supply capacity in easy-to-read line charts • Shows real-time usage rate • Region switching [Supported Regions] Hokkaido / Tohoku / Tokyo / Chubu / Hokuriku / Kansai / Chugoku / Shikoku / Kyushu / Okinawa Data is fetched from the Denki Yoho CSV files published by each regional power company.
Speedometer ⋙
This application tracks your speed and distance traveled using GPS. It displays your current speed in kilometers or miles per hour, records trip data, and can alert you to speed limit changes. It also includes a compass and weather information.
- GPS speed tracking
- Odometer and trip recording
- Speed limit display and alerts
- Compass and weather information
- Customizable display colors
- Apple Watch app integration
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Speedometer is GPS speedometer, odometer for the iPhone and iPad. Track your speed and trip from your iPhone in Miles and Kilometer Features: -kmh, mph unit selection -Odometer -Average and maximum speed record -Outside temperature and weather condition -Speed limit of Driving road -Compass -Audio and visual notification speed limit excess -Change display color - Apple Watch app - Synchronization with Apple Watch -Today Widget display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer ⋙ at 57% against Brownout's 0%. Speedometer ⋙ also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Brownout's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Brownout ships an update every 3 weeks, Speedometer ⋙ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brownout | Speedometer ⋙ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.4 (15K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 56.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 15K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bitz | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
Brownout
Speedometer ⋙
Bugs and requests
Brownout
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Speedometer ⋙
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes or closes shortly after opening
- Speed and distance readings are inaccurate
- Time and temperature displays are incorrect
- Doesn't work on certain devices/OS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Customizable layout and display options
- Paid version to remove ads
- Improved speed and distance accuracy
- Compatibility with Apple Watch
In-app purchases
Brownout
No in-app purchases
Speedometer ⋙
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Brownout free?
Is Speedometer ⋙ free?
Do Brownout or Speedometer ⋙ have ads?
Which is updated more often, Brownout or Speedometer ⋙?
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