Comparison

Speedometer» vs Speedometer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speedometer»

This application displays your current speed in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. It features a large, clear display with Retina support for optimal visibility. Accuracy is enhanced by adjusting indicator transparency.

Highlights
  • Displays speed in mph, km/h, knots
  • Large, clear indicators
  • Retina display support
  • Accuracy based on indicator transparency
  • Uses device hardware for speed estimation
Features
Currently charting
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Speedometer» is a super-large, simple speed display for your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. There is no account to create and no login. Download the app, open it, and see your speed in seconds. SPEED AT A GLANCE • Extra-large, high-contrast GPS speed display • mph, km/h, and knots • Clear GPS signal feedback • Helpful trip details such as distance, time, direction, and elevation MORE WHEN YOU WANT IT • Record trips and review where you went • Use HUD mode for windshield viewing • See live information on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Check your speed and record trips from Apple Watch • Personalize the display to suit your drive, ride, run, or time on the water OPTIONAL SPEEDOMETER PRO Unlock more ways to personalize, review, and use Speedometer»: • Unlimited track history and detailed trip insights • Route maps, charts, and additional history views • Track import, export, and mileage reports • Configurable speed alerts • Night and custom themes • Home Screen widgets and expanded Live Activity details • Remove banner ads Choose a yearly subscription with a 3-day free trial or a one-time Lifetime purchase. The simple speedometer remains available without Pro. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. YOUR TRIPS STAY YOURS Your trip and location history is saved locally on your device and is not sent to our servers. It may be included in your own encrypted device backups. ACCURACY AND SAFETY Speedometer» is provided as is. Speed, distance, direction, elevation, and related values are estimates based on your device's GPS, motion sensors, signal quality, and other hardware. Results can be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate. Do not rely on the app for legal speed verification, navigation, emergencies, aviation, or other safety-critical use. Obey posted limits and local laws, mount devices safely, and never interact with a device while operating a vehicle. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Studio Terms: https://timosstudios.com/terms-of-use Privacy: https://www.timosstudios.com/privacy

About

Speedometer

This app transforms your iPhone into a digital speedometer, tracking your speed, time, and location using GPS. Customize your display with background and font color changes, and review your trip history. It offers unit conversion and maximum speed detection for each journey.

Highlights
  • GPS Speed Tracking
  • Unit Conversion (Km/Hr, Miles/Hr)
  • Customizable Background/Font Colors
  • Trip History Management
  • Maximum Speed Detection
  • Screen Rotation Support
  • Screen Stays On During Tracking
Features
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Speedometer GPS can track your speed, time, location. Your iPhone is now a fully functional digital speedometer. The application gives you speed based on GPS. Features of this application as below: 1. Speed Tracking 2. Unit Change facility (Km/Hr and Miles/Hr) 3. Background and Font colour changes 4. Trip history management 5. Maximum Speed detection for each trip 6. Screen Rotate facility (App available in both horizontal and vertical screens) 7. Screen will remain on while speed tracking 8. Simple and good design layout Please Note: 1. Application gives speed based on GPS tracking 2. Speed will NOT track while device is in lock/Screen Off state 3. Internet connection is recommended for better accuracy (It will give you good result even not having an internet connection) IMPORTANT: "Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." Warning: Please do not use application while driving. If you want to change any settings, first park your car in road side. Using your phone while driving is dangerous for you and others.

Screenshots

Speedometer»2 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer» at 4.8 against Speedometer's 1.0. Speedometer» also leads on ratings volume (51K vs 1) and update cadence (every 13 months vs every 43 months). Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer» sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer» holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer» has 51K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on November 14, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Speedometer» versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer»Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews71.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings51K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 13 months — betterEvery 43 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCParth Pandya

Customer experience

Speedometer»

All ratings49,405 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews504 reviews
Positive71.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative23.8%

Speedometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Speedometer»

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stops working after some time, shows 0 mph
  • Incompatible with some devices or iOS versions

Requested features

3 requests
  • Analog speedometer display option
  • Ability to disable review prompts while driving
  • Improved accuracy at lower speeds

Speedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Speedometer»

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Speedometer Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speedometer Pro Lifetime$49.99
1 purchases

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Ad Free Version$0.99

Questions

Is Speedometer» free?
Speedometer» is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer» or Speedometer?
Speedometer» is rated higher. Speedometer» averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Speedometer averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speedometer» or Speedometer have ads?
Both Speedometer» and Speedometer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer» or Speedometer?
Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, and Speedometer every 43 months. Most recently, Speedometer» was updated on November 14, 2026 and Speedometer on November 2, 2026.

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