# Speedometer'' vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: GPS Speedometer at 4.6 against Speedometer'''s 2.8. GPS Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 51%) and ratings volume (109 vs 20). Speedometer'''s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Speedometer'' asks for nothing beyond the download.

GPS Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 109 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Speedometer'''s written reviews are positive against 91% of GPS Speedometer's.

Speedometer'' ships an update fortnightly, GPS Speedometer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer'' | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id444073831/reviews) | **[4.6 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-mph-tracker/id6689517603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 50.7% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pyrogusto Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/739160890) | [Vipul Prajapati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737800971) |

## 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


### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-mph-tracker/id6689517603)

This app accurately tracks your speed, distance, and trips for various activities like driving, biking, and boating. It offers multiple display modes, trip logging, and a heads-up display for safe monitoring.

**Highlights:** GPS Speedometer and Odometer, Bike Speedometer, Boat Tracker, Heads-Up Display (HUD), Car Mileage Tracker, Trip Sharing & Logs, Speed Monitor & Alerts

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer, GPS Speedometer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer,Speed Tracker | $12.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer Pro (Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Speedometer Speed mph Tracker | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and Accurate GPS Speedometer
- 🚀 Reliable at any terrain or speed
- 🚀 Instantaneous speed readings
- 🚀 Extremely Accurate Speed Readings
- 🚀 Accurate to the Decimal Speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Low power use for long trips is PLUS Point

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer'' free?

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

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer'' or GPS Speedometer?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer'' averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 from 109 ratings.

### Do Speedometer'' or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Neither Speedometer'' nor GPS Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer'' or GPS Speedometer?

Speedometer'' ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Speedometer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer'' was updated on September 28, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on September 30, 2026.

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