Comparison

Speedometer» vs GPS 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

GPS Speedometer

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

Highlights
  • Real-time trip statistics
  • Automatic stop detection
  • Head-up display (HUD)
  • Built-in map navigation
  • Multiple units of measurement
  • Aggregated trip data
Features
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GPS Speedometer is the most elegant and unique combination of speedometer and trip computer in one application. Just start the application and it will automatically record your speed, time, distance and many more. This app uses phone’s GPS to accurately determine your speed. Main Features: Trip Computer Track important trip statistics in real time. Average and Maximum speed, distance covered, moving and stopped time. Statistics All the aggregated data from the very first trip will be saved in one single place. Units Our application supports different units of measurements (mph / kph / knots) Automatic Stop Detection Automatically identify either you are moving or standing and calculate your average speed basing on that. Generate trip report showing travel and stoppage time separately. HUD Head-up display – outstanding feature available in GPS Speedometer application. Just enable HUD and put your iPhone under the windshield. Specially designed HUD interface will display the most accurate speed right on the windshield. Map Built-in map will help you not to get lost. You can always switch to navigation mode and check your current position on the map in real time. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Speedometer»2 screens
GPS Speedometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer» at 71% against GPS Speedometer's 24%. Speedometer» also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months). On price, in-app purchases, chart position 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 GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 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, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer» has 49K ratings behind it against 5.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Speedometer»'s written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer» versus GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer»GPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better4.5 (5.5K ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better24.4% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better5.5K
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#74#66 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCMikhail Nikitsin

Customer experience

Speedometer»

All ratings49,405 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative23.8%

GPS Speedometer

All ratings5,484 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative73.1%

User reviews

Speedometer»

From 49K 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

GPS Speedometer

From 5.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nice design and easy to use
  • 🚀 Quick response time
  • 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
  • 💰 Charges for features that should be free
  • 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
  • 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
  • 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

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

GPS Speedometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Doesn't detect speed at all
  • Subscription charges even after uninstalling

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add ability to change speedometer color
  • Offer more affordable pricing options

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
7 purchases

GPS Speedometer

Subscriptions7
  • GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 33 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • GPS Speedometer Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial33 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial33 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 33 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • GPS Speedometer Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer» free?
Speedometer» is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer free?
GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer» or GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer» is rated higher. Speedometer» averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Speedometer» or GPS Speedometer have ads?
Speedometer» shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer» or GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer» was updated on September 25, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Speedometer» or GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer» currently peaks at #74 in the App Store charts, and GPS Speedometer at #66. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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