GPS Speedometer HUD vs PSObserver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GPS Speedometer HUD
This app provides an accurate GPS-based speedometer for your car, displaying your current speed and heading. It also features alerts for nearby speed cameras and customizable settings for units and screen lock prevention.
- GPS speed and heading display
- Speed camera alerts
- Customizable units (mph/kmh)
- Screen lock prevention
- Map view of nearby cameras
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Speedometer HUD is a modern addition to your car's dashboard. Use it to see your speed and heading with GPS accuracy. The map will show you the location of nearby speed cameras, so please check yourself before you wreck yourself. In settings you can change the units of the speedometer, prevent screen locking and enable speed camera alerts. Any questions, ideas or suggestions email support@speedometerhud.com Speed Camera data is made available under the Open Database License © OpenStreetMap contributors Speedometer HUD Pro Subscription Upgrade to access all features Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://foobarcreative.com/privacy-policy
PSObserver
Privately record your visited locations and travel paths with minimal battery usage. Review your history using timeline sliders and export your data in CSV format. Your location data remains exclusively on your device.
- Private location history recording
- Minimal battery drain
- Timeline replay of visits
- Complete history export in CSV
- Data stays on device
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PSObserver is a great way to privately record a history of the places you have visited, and the paths you took between those places. PSObserver will capture all of the places you visit, even short visits such as the coffee shop, gas station, or convenience store, with almost zero battery drain, because it does not use GPS continually in the background. Simply install PSObserver on your phone, and let it run for an hour or a day or a week. Use the timeline sliders to see a replay of your location history. PSObserver does not send any data to PathSense or anyone else, but allows for complete history export of your own data in CSV format by touching the share button. Some of the biggest apps in the world are already Powered by Pathsense. Learn more and try it in your own app at https://www.pathsense.com Privacy: Your data never leaves the phone. See our Privacy Policy: https://www.pathsense.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PSObserver at 5.0 against GPS Speedometer HUD's 4.4. PSObserver also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). GPS Speedometer HUD's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 2). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer HUD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. PSObserver asks for nothing beyond the download.
PSObserver holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer HUD has 33 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
GPS Speedometer HUD ships an update every 5 months, PSObserver every 37 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | GPS Speedometer HUD | PSObserver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (33 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 48.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 37 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Foobar Creative | PathSense, Inc. |
Customer experience
GPS Speedometer HUD
PSObserver
Bugs and requests
GPS Speedometer HUD
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes and won't open
- Speedometer stops working with AppRadio connection
- Blank screen display with only ads showing
- App not appearing in device after download
- GPS functionality issues
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- Level 9 update not working
- Spelling errors causing wrong answers
- Logos appear different from actual game
- Missing logos in certain levels
Requested features
10 requests- User-submitted speed camera reporting function
- Lighter map background for better visibility
- Dark mode and customizable color schemes
- Ability to change units of measurement
- Smooth map scrolling without jolty movements
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- Level 9 and beyond content
- Better logo organization by category
- iPhone X and newer device support
- More game logos (Call of Duty, Mojang, etc.)
- Option to continue playing with partial scores
PSObserver
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
GPS Speedometer HUD
- Speedo.meta Pro - Monthly$1.991 Month
- Speedo.meta Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$6.991 Year
- Speed Camera Alerts Upgrade$1.99
PSObserver
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is GPS Speedometer HUD free?
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