Comparison

Speedometer» vs S.P.E.E.D

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

S.P.E.E.D

This application displays your current speed in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. It automatically detects your location and sets the primary unit of measurement to match the country you are in.

Highlights
  • Displays speed in mph
  • Displays speed in kmh
  • Automatic unit detection
  • Country-specific speed units
Features
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SPEED is a hyper-focused speedometer for iPhone. No clutter, no maps, no menus to dig through—just your speed, rendered beautifully and instantly the moment you open the app. At its heart is a bespoke seven-segment display, hand-drawn in vector paths rather than a generic font. Every digit illuminates like authentic dashboard hardware: active segments glow brightly while inactive ones stay faintly visible in the background, just like a real LED readout. The result is crisp at every size, from iPhone SE to Pro Max. FEATURES • Bespoke seven-segment readout — custom vector-drawn digits with an authentic hardware glow. • Instant MPH / KMH or even KTS switching — tap to swap units; your choice is remembered next time. • Stays awake on your mount — the screen never auto-dims while you're tracking, perfect for a car mount or bike handlebar. • Beautiful light & dark themes — pure OLED black with neon green at night, crisp charcoal on light gray by day, following your system setting automatically. • Smooth, real-time telemetry — GPS-driven speed powered by CoreLocation. • 100% free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no locked features. Ever. PRIVACY FIRST s.p.e.e.d has a zero data footprint. Your location is used only in the moment to calculate your speed—nothing is stored on your device, no routes or history are kept, and nothing is ever transmitted over the network. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY When you minimize the app or lock your screen, location updates suspend immediately to protect your battery. Lightweight, focused, and respectful of your phone and your privacy. Open it. Glance at it. That's the whole app.

Screenshots

Speedometer»2 screens
S.P.E.E.D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer» at Free against S.P.E.E.D's $0.99. Speedometer» also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (49K vs 440). S.P.E.E.D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speedometer» is free to download; S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99 up front. Speedometer» sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. S.P.E.E.D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer» holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer» has 49K ratings behind it against 440, 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 54% of S.P.E.E.D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, S.P.E.E.D every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Speedometer» versus S.P.E.E.D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer»S.P.E.E.D
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.9 (49K ratings) — better4.0 (440 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better53.6% of reviews
Number of ratings49K — better440
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
Best chart rank#75 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size50 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTim O's Studios, LLCKurmudgeon

Customer experience

Speedometer»

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

S.P.E.E.D

All ratings440 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative42.9%

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

S.P.E.E.D

From 440 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • ✨ No ads
  • 💯 Accurate speed readings
  • ☀️ Day and night mode
  • 🔄 Can be flipped vertically and horizontally

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Does not work for many users
  • 📉 Shows 0 mph when moving
  • 🤷 Users don't know how to use it
  • ❓ Units not easily switchable
  • 🚫 App does nothing

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

S.P.E.E.D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App shows 0 mph when moving
  • App does not work at all
  • Cannot switch main unit to Km/h
  • App does not display speed

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add knots and m/s units
  • Option to change background/text colors
  • Add miles traveled option
  • Show the time

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
None

S.P.E.E.D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer» free?
Speedometer» is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is S.P.E.E.D free?
S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer» or S.P.E.E.D?
Speedometer» is rated higher. Speedometer» averages 4.9 out of 5 from 49K ratings, while S.P.E.E.D averages 4.0 from 440 ratings.
Do Speedometer» or S.P.E.E.D have ads?
Speedometer» shows ads; S.P.E.E.D does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer» or S.P.E.E.D?
Speedometer» ships an update every 13 months, and S.P.E.E.D every 5 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer» was updated on September 26, 2026 and S.P.E.E.D on September 26, 2026.

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