# Simple Digital Speedometer vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against Simple Digital Speedometer's 2.2. Speedometer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). Simple Digital Speedometer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Simple Digital Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simple Digital Speedometer has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Digital Speedometer | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-speedometer/id477336045/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker-gps/id6742688486/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chad Hine](https://appshunter.io/developer/377198346) | [Nhan Hoang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557042331) |

## 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-speed-tracker-gps/id6742688486)

Track your speed and distance accurately with this GPS-powered application. It offers real-time speed measurements, route mapping, and customizable speed alerts for safe travel. Log your trips and review past statistics with support for multiple units and offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS speed tracking, Live route mapping and history, Customizable speed alerts, Automatic trip logging, Multiple unit support (mph, km/h), Offline GPS functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Subscription | $29.99 | one-time |


## 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 in-app purchases available.

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

Speedometer is rated higher. Simple Digital Speedometer averages 2.2 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

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

Speedometer shows ads; Simple Digital Speedometer does not.

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

Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, and Speedometer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Simple Digital Speedometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Speedometer on November 4, 2026.

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