# Simple Digital Speedometer vs Quick Gauge

The clearest difference is rating: Quick Gauge at 5.0 against Simple Digital Speedometer's 2.8. Quick Gauge also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months) and device support (4 vs 1). 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.

Quick Gauge holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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.

Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, Quick Gauge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Simple Digital Speedometer | Quick Gauge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-digital-speedometer/id477336045/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-gauge/id6754617919/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 9 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chad Hine](https://appshunter.io/developer/377198346) | [Josiah Oslund](https://appshunter.io/developer/565285268) |

## 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


### Quick Gauge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quick-gauge/id6754617919)

This app provides a clear, private GPS speedometer with a large, easy-to-read display. It offers CarPlay integration, Live Activity support for your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island, and an Apple Watch app for quick glances. Enjoy music controls and customizable colors without any ads or tracking.

**Highlights:** Large, clear speed display, Portrait and landscape modes, MPH/KM/H switching, Customizable colors, CarPlay integration, Live Activity on Lock Screen/Dynamic Island, Apple Watch app, Music controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, 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 Quick Gauge free?

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

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

Quick Gauge is rated higher. Simple Digital Speedometer averages 2.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Quick Gauge averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Simple Digital Speedometer nor Quick Gauge shows ads.

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

Simple Digital Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, and Quick Gauge every 4 months. Most recently, Simple Digital Speedometer was updated on November 6, 2026 and Quick Gauge on October 30, 2026.

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