Speedometer» vs Speedometer & GPS Data
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Displays speed in mph, km/h, knots
- Large, clear indicators
- Retina display support
- Accuracy based on indicator transparency
- Uses device hardware for speed estimation
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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
Speedometer & GPS Data
This navigation app provides real-time speed tracking in km/h or mph. It also displays altitude, GPS coordinates, accuracy, and city name on a map for precise location data.
- Real-time speed tracking (km/h or mph)
- Altitude display
- GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)
- Accuracy and city name
- Map view for navigation
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Simple, ad-free GPS speedometer application that displays your speed in km/h or mph. The app also shows current altitude, GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), vertical/horizontal accuracy, city name, and a map view for precise navigation. Notice: Using location services extensively may affect battery power consumption.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Speedometer & GPS Data at none against Speedometer»'s shown. Speedometer & GPS Data also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 13 months) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). Speedometer»'s advantage is ratings volume (51K vs 5) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Speedometer» sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Speedometer & GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedometer» holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer» has 51K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, Speedometer & GPS Data every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer» | Speedometer & GPS Data |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (51K ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 51K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #88 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | Adam Feher |
Customer experience
Speedometer»
Speedometer & GPS Data
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 & GPS Data
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer»
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Speedometer Pro Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Speedometer Pro Lifetime$49.99
Speedometer & GPS Data
- Pro Speedometer$2.99
Questions
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