# GPS Speedometer HUD vs Speed Trap Plus

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speed Trap Plus at every 6 weeks against GPS Speedometer HUD's every 5 months. Speed Trap Plus also leads on ratings volume (497 vs 32) and device support (4 vs 2). GPS Speedometer HUD's advantage is review sentiment (48% vs 36%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer HUD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Speed Trap Plus sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GPS Speedometer HUD against 4.4 for Speed Trap Plus. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Trap Plus has 497 ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of GPS Speedometer HUD's written reviews are positive against 36% of Speed Trap Plus's.

GPS Speedometer HUD ships an update every 5 months, Speed Trap Plus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer HUD | Speed Trap Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-hud/id528965819/reviews)** | [4.4 (497 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-trap-plus/id962741873/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **497** |
| Positive reviews | **48.1% of reviews** | 35.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 144 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Foobar Creative](https://appshunter.io/developer/464777525) | [Evolutive Apps S.L.](https://appshunter.io/developer/414017828) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer HUD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-hud/id528965819)

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.

**Highlights:** GPS speed and heading display, Speed camera alerts, Customizable units (mph/kmh), Screen lock prevention, Map view of nearby cameras

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedo.meta Pro - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Speedo.meta Pro - Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Speed Camera Alerts Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple user interface
- 🚀 Fast and instant app launch
- 📱 Works well with AppRadio integration
- 🆓 Free to use without ads
- ✅ Comprehensive logo database coverage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Requires paid pro version for full functionality
- 🐛 Incomplete speed camera database
- ❌ Spelling errors in answers
- 🗺️ Map display issues and poor visibility
- 📍 Missing logos and inaccurate information

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Speed Trap Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-trap-plus/id962741873)

This app transforms your device into a speed trap detector, providing visual and audible alerts for speed traps and dangerous road spots. It offers worldwide coverage, voice navigation, and integration with widgets and smartwatches for a safer driving experience.

**Highlights:** Worldwide speed trap database, Visual and audible alerts, Voice-driven navigation, Single-screen driving interface, Map view with location tracking, Apple Watch and widget integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version Upgrade - 1 Year Plan | $4.99 | per year |
| Speed Trap Plus Improved Alert Voices | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer HUD free?

GPS Speedometer HUD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speed Trap Plus free?

Speed Trap Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer HUD or Speed Trap Plus?

GPS Speedometer HUD is rated higher. GPS Speedometer HUD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Speed Trap Plus averages 4.4 from 497 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer HUD or Speed Trap Plus have ads?

Neither GPS Speedometer HUD nor Speed Trap Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer HUD or Speed Trap Plus?

GPS Speedometer HUD ships an update every 5 months, and Speed Trap Plus every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Speedometer HUD was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speed Trap Plus on October 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*