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 app functions as a comprehensive trip computer and GPS tracker for vehicles and boats. It offers customizable speed units, background tracking, and data export in GPX and KMZ formats. Additional features and skins are available through in-app purchases.
- Customizable speed units (m/s, mph, knots)
- Background tracking with speed on app icon
- Data export in GPX and KMZ formats
- Synchronization with OpenGTS server
- OpenStreetMap and OpenSeaMap integration
- Configurable speed limit with alarm
- Interactive speed chart
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Speedometer and GPS Tracker, exports track data in gpx and kmz format, can synchronize data with your own OpenGTS Server. This is not only a speedometer: this a complete trip computer for car and boats. features: - modifiable speed units ( m/s, mph, knots ) - background tracking (reports speed on app icon) - modifiable recorded tracking (commands available to insert and modify routes and waypoints) - export data in gpx and kmz - can synchronize local tracking data with a configurable OpenGTS server ( fleet tracking ) - OpenStreetMap and OpenSeaMap available - NMEA protocol supported - additional skins and functionality available via in-app purchase - idle mode ( after 30 seconds background is hidden and only speedometer is visible over a dark background ) - interactive speed chart - configurable speed limit (red zone in speedometer) with alarm sound, played in background too when tracking is active This app uses gps in background when tracking is active. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer GPS+ at 47% against Speedometer's 0%. Speedometer GPS+ also leads on rating (3.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Speedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedometer GPS+ holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Speedometer GPS+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of Speedometer's.
Speedometer GPS+ ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer GPS+ | Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tigran Mkhitaryan | 3B Soft srls |
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
- White Speedometer$0.99
- OpenGTS Advanced Features$1.99
Questions
Is Speedometer GPS+ free?
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