Comparison

Speedometer» vs Drive Smarter

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

Drive Smarter

This app acts as a companion to compatible connected dashcams, allowing you to manage recordings, share clips, and access emergency features. It offers streamlined reporting for insurance and firmware updates for your devices.

Highlights
  • Manage dashcam recordings
  • Download and trim video clips
  • Share recordings with contacts
  • Insurance claim reporting
  • Mayday emergency services
  • Remote snapshot photos
  • Device firmware updates
Features
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Drive Smarter enhances your driving experience when you are using select* connected Cobra and Escort devices. Drive Smarter lets you use your smartphone as a companion to your DashCam. A streamlined onboarding process lets you quickly connect your Dash Cam and configure it as part of your dashboard. You can "add" a virtual vehicle to your account, then add compatible* Cobra and Escort branded devices to your vehicle. Users with mobile WiFi hotspots** can optionally connect their cameras directly to the Drive Smarter cloud, to avail of instant upload of videos and to share time-sensitive data and event information. View recordings stored on your Dash Camera SD card; recordings are conveniently sorted by timeline which highlights events of importance; such as possible collisions or impact. Select files to download to your phone; trim video clips and share with your contacts using your favorite communications app. Take advantage of streamlined reports generated for insurance claims processing. Get help using the in-built Mayday services that are automatically triggered in severe collisions - send details regarding your current situation to a designed in-case-of-emergency contact. Keep your devices' firmware up-to-date so you are enjoying all the latest features that your devices' have to offer. Emergency videos stored in the Drive Smarter cloud. *** Convenient Snapshot button lets you remotely take photos via connected cameras, with a tap on your smartphone screen. currently the Drive Smarter app and service is compatible with the Cobra SC- series Dash Cameras. Check out drivesmarter.com for up-to-date information. * should have upload / download speeds equal to or exceeding 4G / Cat 4 speeds ** See drivesmarter.com for latest storage / deletion policies for free user accounts on the Drive Smarter cloud. Terms of service: https://drivesmarter.com/eula/ Privacy policy: https://drivesmarter.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Speedometer»2 screens
Drive Smarter4 screens

Verdict

The call

Speedometer» and Drive Smarter both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 72% of Speedometer»'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Drive Smarter's. Speedometer» also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). Drive Smarter's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 13 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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 Drive Smarter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Speedometer» against 4.8 for Drive Smarter. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51K and 22K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Speedometer»'s written reviews are positive against 24% of Drive Smarter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, Drive Smarter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Speedometer» versus Drive Smarter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer»Drive Smarter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (51K ratings) — better4.8 (22K ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better23.9% of reviews
Number of ratings51K — better22K
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#88 — better#103
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB761 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCCEDAR ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS CORP.

Customer experience

Speedometer»

All ratings49,405 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews495 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative23.8%

Drive Smarter

All ratings21,971 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews444 reviews
Positive23.9%
Neutral12.4%
Negative63.7%

User reviews

Speedometer»

From 51K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Accurate speedometer
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚢 Works well for boats, vehicles, and other modes of transportation
  • 💡 Helpful for checking speedometer accuracy
  • 🚲 Great for bikes and electric vehicles

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or inaccuracies at higher speeds
  • 🔋 Can drain battery quickly
  • 📍 Requests location access even when not in use
  • 💤 Slow to update speed at times

Drive Smarter

From 22K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Loyal customer
  • 👍 Good app
  • 👍 Straight forward
  • 👍 Works well when it works
  • 👍 Consistent updates have really made the experience so much smoother

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection troubles while using CarPlay
  • 🐛 Has bugs and flaws to fix immediately
  • 🐛 Useless map in apple CarPlay
  • 🐛 FAILS CONSTANTLY
  • 🐛 Very slow ands buggish

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

Drive Smarter

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Spotty WiFi connection
  • Inconsistent speed limit display
  • Inability to connect to detector
  • Frequent disconnects from detector
  • Difficulty configuring WiFi hotspot
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  • Repeated alerts for single detect event
  • Bluetooth connectivity issues
  • Map not updating vehicle position
  • Impossible to delete emergency video file
  • Time not displaying correctly
  • Unable to download gallery videos
  • Firmware update not working
  • Camera shutting down unexpectedly
  • Inability to access recorded videos

Requested features

9 requests
  • Improve navigation app
  • Ability to launch app from CarPlay screen
  • Ability to send directions to app from other apps
  • Option to orient map in direction of travel
  • Ability to delete multiple videos at once
Show 4 more
  • Persistent sound settings
  • Longer verify alert toast message
  • Ability to see speed limits in metric units
  • Ability to connect to multiple WiFi hotspots

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
2 purchases

Drive Smarter

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly Subscription1 Month trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer» free?
Speedometer» is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Drive Smarter free?
Drive Smarter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer» or Drive Smarter?
Speedometer» is rated higher. Speedometer» averages 4.8 out of 5 from 51K ratings, while Drive Smarter averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.
Do Speedometer» or Drive Smarter have ads?
Speedometer» shows ads; Drive Smarter does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer» or Drive Smarter?
Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, and Drive Smarter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer» was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drive Smarter on October 21, 2026.
Which is more popular, Speedometer» or Drive Smarter?
Speedometer» currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Drive Smarter at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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