Simple Digital Speedometer vs Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple Digital Speedometer
Displays your current speed and direction with a clear digital interface. Offers customizable units and provides visual alerts for exceeding road speed limits.
- Digital speed display
- Direction indicator
- Metric/Imperial units
- Landscape/Portrait support
- Speed limit warnings
- Visual speed alerts
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See your speed and direction in this simple, easy to read, digital speedometer in metric or imperial (English) units. Supports landscape and portrait orientations. Also, some road and highway speed limits. Current speed turns yellow to warn that you are slightly exceeding the limit. Current speed turns red when you greatly exceed the speed limit.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
This app provides a simple and beautiful speedometer for iPhone and iPad. It allows users to easily track their speed with an extra-large digital display, functioning as a HUD.
- Large digital display
- HUD mode
- Speed tracking
- iPhone and iPad compatible
- Extra large font
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A simple, beautiful speedometer with an extra-large readout — see your GPS speed at a glance, in km/h or mph. • Real-time GPS speed with a giant, glanceable number • Switch between km/h and mph with one tap • Light, Dark, and Auto color themes • Built-in signal quality indicator so you always know when GPS is solid • Works in portrait or landscape, on iPhone and iPad • Designed to stay out of your way — no clutter, no distraction Speedometer ∞ Pro unlocks: • HUD Mode — mirrored readout for windshield projection while you drive • No ads • All future Pro features You can keep using the free speedometer as long as you want. Great for driving, cycling, running, boating, and anywhere you want a larger, clearer read of your current speed than your device's default. Privacy Policy: https://apps.fawkeswei.com/speedometer/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed at 4.4 against Simple Digital Speedometer's 3.2. Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 48). Simple Digital Speedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Simple Digital Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed has 1.3K ratings behind it against 48, 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 51% of Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed's.
Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple Digital Speedometer | Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (48 ratings) | 4.4 (1.3K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | 51.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 | 1.3K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Chad Hine | Fawkes Wei |
Customer experience
Simple Digital Speedometer
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
User reviews
Simple Digital Speedometer
From 48 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Large, clear digits
- 👍 Simple UI
- 👍 Works as speedometer
- 👍 Accurate speed display
- 👍 Compass works well
Room to improve
- 🐛 Speed limit not displayed
- 🐛 Direction indicator not working
- 🐛 No settings tab
- 🐛 Ads ruin the experience
- 🐛 Watch connectivity issues
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
From 1.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and effective
- 👍 Sleek interface
- 👍 Accurate speed readings
- 👍 Useful for various activities
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inconsistent speed tracking
- 🐛 Unreliable performance
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Lack of stabilization
Bugs and requests
Simple Digital Speedometer
Reported bugs
20 issues- 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
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- Doesn't show speed limit on road
- There is nothing speed limet
- Doesn't display any road speeds
- App never displayed speed limits
- Does not go yellow or red over SPEED LIMIT when in Klm/hr
- Watch just says 0mph
- Won't display posted speed limits
- Speed limit only works about 60% of the time
- Doesn't work with Pebble
- Works fine on phone, not on Pebble
- App says "0 units Top Speed?" on watch
- Has never worked with Pebble smartwatch
- Only works in landscape mode on phone
- Keeps loosing GPS signal after update
- Can't even work it
Requested features
7 requests- Show actual speed limit
- Add knots for sailing
- Option to change colors
- Illuminate decimal of speed
- Audible alarm for speeding
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- Customize warning sound timing
- Miles driven with reset
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
Reported bugs
3 issues- Doesn't track speed at all
- Displays incorrect speed readings
- Doesn't work in certain conditions
Requested features
3 requests- Add tutorial or instructions
- Improve speed tracking accuracy
- Provide speed history or top speed tracking
In-app purchases
Simple Digital Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Speedometer ∞ GPS Speed
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Pro Lifetime$9.99
- Pro Lifetime$14.99
Questions
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