Speedometer GPS+ vs Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer GPS+
This app functions as a versatile speedometer and cyclometer, offering real-time speed tracking for vehicles and bikes. It provides detailed trip information, map integration, and a compass, with the ability to share your journey details.
- Car and bike speedometer modes
- MPH/km/h unit switching
- GPS accuracy indicator
- Detailed trip tracking (distance, time, speed)
- Map integration with multiple views
- Real-time compass
- Trip sharing via email
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Speedometer GPS+ Features included - Switch between car speedometer and bike cyclometer. - Switch between mph or km/h mode. - Imperial and Metric unit settings. - Speed calibrate refresh button. - GPS accuracy indicator. - GPS distance accuracy indicator. Track information - Start time. - Time elapsed. - Distance. - Average speed. - Max speed. - Altitude. Tracking - Speed tracking in mph or km/h based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Distance tracking in miles or kilometers based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Time tracking. - Tracking location on map. - Ability to turn tracking off/on. - Longitude, latitude coordinates. Map integration - Satellite maps mode. - Hybrid maps mode. - Standard maps mode. - Tracking location changes trajectory. Compass - Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. - Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. - Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). - Course Share - Start, end points, coordinates link email sending - Map screenshot email sending Apple Music player - Ability to select your favorite song from Apple Music Library. Weather - Temperature information. - Wind - Visibility - Sunrise,Sunset - High/Low Temperature. - Ability to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Speedometer
This application functions as a digital speedometer and odometer, allowing users to track their current speed, distance traveled, and maximum speed. It offers multiple units of measurement and a map view for navigation.
- Digital speedometer
- Odometer and distance log
- Max and average speed tracking
- MPH, KM/H, and Knots display
- Map view
- Current city display
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Simple Speed is a free speedometer and odometer app for your iPhone. Track your speed, distance max speed and more from your iPhone! - Beautiful easy to use UI - Current City Display - MPH, KM/H and Knots display - Digital Speedometer - Distance log - Average and Max speed log - Map view With this free speedometer you can now have the accuracy of commercial products and know your real speed at anytime. Switch between mph, km/h or knots, know your top/average speed and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against Speedometer GPS+'s 3.5. Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 47%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 GPS+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer 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, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Speedometer GPS+'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Speedometer's.
Speedometer GPS+ ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer GPS+ | Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tigran Mkhitaryan | Donovan Lewis |
Customer experience
Speedometer GPS+
Speedometer
Bugs and requests
Speedometer GPS+
Reported bugs
21 issues- Distance tracking shows 0 miles or incorrect values
- Weather feature not updating
- Maps fail to load or display
- Compass shows incorrect bearing in landscape mode
- Speed readings fluctuate significantly (±15 km/h variance)
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- App crashes on startup or when opening
- App crashes on iPad Pro and iPad 3
- GPS not working despite being enabled
- Compass flips and GUI becomes distorted
- App detects speed while phone is stationary
- Location services only work when app is always-on
- Trip data lost when app crashes
- Cannot reopen saved tracks
- Auto-track cannot be disabled
- Latitude/longitude information not available
- Tracking path not displayed
- Map doesn't center on current location
- Incorrect distance calculation (10x multiplier on cycling)
- Screen display doesn't fit properly on iPhone 4
- Compass reading 90 degrees off consistently
- Altitude readings inaccurate
Requested features
17 requests- Pause/stop buttons to control tracking
- Save and export trip data (KML, GPX formats)
- Speed limit warning alerts
- Waypoint setting capability
- Background GPS tracking
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- Customizable display themes and colors
- Night mode or brightness adjustment
- Lap time tracking
- G-force meter
- GPS directions navigation
- Customizable unit preferences (remember user settings)
- Landscape mode display improvements
- Trip history and data logging
- Tracking path visualization
- Latitude/longitude information display
- Universal metric/imperial conversion button
- Offline map caching
Speedometer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer GPS+
- Remove Ads!$2.99
Speedometer
- Permanent removal of Ads$0.99
Questions
Is Speedometer GPS+ free?
Is Speedometer free?
Which has better reviews, Speedometer GPS+ or Speedometer?
Do Speedometer GPS+ or Speedometer have ads?
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