# Speedometer'' vs Trip Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: Trip Tracker at 5.0 against Speedometer'''s 2.8. Trip Tracker also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Speedometer'''s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (20 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Trip Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Speedometer'' asks for nothing beyond the download.

Trip Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer'' has 20 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speedometer'' ships an update fortnightly, Trip Tracker weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer'' | Trip Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id444073831/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-tracker-gps-speed-log/id1608907763/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **20** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 3 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pyrogusto Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/739160890) | [Hiep Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040792388) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer''

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id444073831)

This app uses your iPhone's GPS to display your real-time speed, whether you're on a boat, plane, bus, motorcycle, or car. It also keeps a history of your speeds for easy comparison. Requires a GPS-equipped iPhone.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed display, GPS-based tracking, Speed history log, Works on various vehicles, iPhone 3Gs/4/4s/5 compatible

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Accurate
- 👍 Free
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on launch
- 🐛 Doesn't start
- 🐛 Freezes and glitches
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Slow to update speed

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes instantly upon launch
- App just crashes
- Blank screen
- Doesn't start
- Freezes and glitches out

**Requested features**

- km/h option
- Reset history option
- Ability to set color change speeds
- Know speed limits for color changes
- Make app for iPads & iPods


### Trip Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trip-tracker-gps-speed-log/id1608907763)

This app automatically records your trips, tracking distance, duration, speed, and elevation. It intelligently recognizes your activity type and provides detailed summaries with overspeed alerts and parking spot markers. Your data is kept private with an app lock.

**Highlights:** Automatic trip detection, Detailed trip history, Smart overspeed alerts, Parking spot markers, Privacy lock, Driving insights

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Annually | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer'' free?

Speedometer'' is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trip Tracker free?

Trip Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer'' or Trip Tracker?

Trip Tracker is rated higher. Speedometer'' averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Trip Tracker averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Speedometer'' or Trip Tracker have ads?

Neither Speedometer'' nor Trip Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer'' or Trip Tracker?

Speedometer'' ships an update fortnightly, and Trip Tracker weekly. Most recently, Speedometer'' was updated on September 28, 2026 and Trip Tracker on October 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*