# Simple Digital Speedometer vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer at 100% against Simple Digital Speedometer's 34%. Speedometer also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 6 months vs every 13 months). Simple Digital Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Digital Speedometer has 39 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of Simple Digital Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speedometer's.

Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Digital Speedometer | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-speedometer/id477336045/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-minimal-and-simple/id1164486194/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 6 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chad Hine](https://appshunter.io/developer/377198346) | [Emin Emini](https://appshunter.io/developer/1006622873) |

## What reviewers say

### Simple Digital Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-speedometer/id477336045)

Displays your current speed and direction with a clear digital interface. Offers customizable units and provides visual alerts for exceeding road speed limits.

**Highlights:** Digital speed display, Direction indicator, Metric/Imperial units, Landscape/Portrait support, Speed limit warnings, Visual speed alerts

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Large, clear digits
- 👍 Simple UI
- 👍 Works as speedometer
- 👍 Accurate speed display
- 👍 Compass works well

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Speed limit not displayed
- 🐛 Direction indicator not working
- 🐛 No settings tab
- 🐛 Ads ruin the experience
- 🐛 Watch connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- Nothing populates in speed limit box
- Direction indicator doesn't work
- Speed limit didn't work at all
- No da limite
- Couldn't detect speed limit

**Requested features**

- Show actual speed limit
- Add knots for sailing
- Option to change colors
- Illuminate decimal of speed
- Audible alarm for speeding


### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-minimal-and-simple/id1164486194)

This utility app tracks your speed and distance using your iPhone's GPS. It features a color-coded background that changes based on your speed limit, and can run in the background.

**Highlights:** Speed tracking, Distance tracking, Background operation, Speed limit alerts, Color-coded speed indicator

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Digital Speedometer free?

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

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Simple Digital Speedometer or Speedometer?

Speedometer is rated higher. Simple Digital Speedometer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Speedometer averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Simple Digital Speedometer or Speedometer have ads?

Neither Simple Digital Speedometer nor Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Simple Digital Speedometer or Speedometer?

Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, and Speedometer every 6 months. Most recently, Simple Digital Speedometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Speedometer on November 6, 2026.

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