Comparison

Speedometer» vs Road Carts

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

Road Carts

Navigate local roads and golf cart paths with safety-first routing. Plan trips to shops and restaurants, ensuring compliance with low-speed vehicle ordinances. No cart modifications are required, just use your phone.

Highlights
  • Safety-first routing
  • Avoids high-speed roads
  • Course-to-café directions
  • Local law compliance
  • No cart mods needed
  • Door-to-door trip planning
Features
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Key Features • Safety-First Routing – Automatically avoids roads over 35 mph and warns before you cross one. • Course-to-Café Directions – Plan door-to-door trips to shops, restaurants, or home—perfect for LSVs and neighborhood carts. • Local-Law Friendly – Stay compliant with city rules and low-speed vehicle ordinances. • Transparent Pricing – $5.99/month or $49.99/year (save 30%). Cancel anytime. • Works Everywhere – No cart mods needed. Just mount your phone and go. By using this app, you agree to the Apple End User License Agreement (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/).

Screenshots

Speedometer»2 screens
Road Carts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer» at 4.9 against Road Carts's 3.3. Speedometer» also leads on monetization model (ad-supported vs subscription) and ratings volume (49K vs 7). Road Carts's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 13 months). On price, 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 Road Carts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 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 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer» has 49K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Speedometer»'s written reviews are positive against 57% of Road Carts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, Road Carts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Speedometer» versus Road Carts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer»Road Carts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews71.7% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#91 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCFernando Baez

Customer experience

Speedometer»

All ratings49,405 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews494 reviews
Positive71.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative23.7%

Road Carts

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

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

Road Carts

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
2 purchases

Road Carts

Subscriptions2
  • RoadCart GPS Monthly7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • RoadCart GPS Monthly7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer» free?
Speedometer» is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Road Carts free?
Road Carts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer» or Road Carts?
Speedometer» is rated higher. Speedometer» averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while Road Carts averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Speedometer» or Road Carts have ads?
Speedometer» shows ads; Road Carts does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer» or Road Carts?
Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, and Road Carts every 8 days. Most recently, Speedometer» was updated on October 17, 2026 and Road Carts on October 7, 2026.

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