Speedometer GPS+ vs Speedometer 2
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 2
This app displays your current speed with a simple interface. It offers day and night modes, maximum speed tracking, and a heads-up display option. Easily switch between mph and km/h with a tap.
- Day and night modes
- Heads-up display (HUD)
- Max speed tracking
- MPH and KPH units
- Unit switching by tap
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A simplistic and beautiful Speedometer that includes day and night modes, max speed, mph, km/h and a heads up display. Swipe left or right to change to day or night mode. Swipe up or down to flip the view for heads up display. Tap to switch between mph and kph. * Don't expect to get accurate results inside a building.
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Verdict
Speedometer GPS+ and Speedometer 2 both sit at 3.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Speedometer 2's written reviews are positive against 47% of Speedometer GPS+'s. Speedometer 2 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for Speedometer GPS+ against 3.6 for Speedometer 2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of Speedometer GPS+'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Speedometer 2's.
Speedometer GPS+ ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer 2 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer GPS+ | Speedometer 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 46.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tigran Mkhitaryan | Zed Said Studio LLC |
Customer experience
Speedometer GPS+
Speedometer 2
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 2
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer GPS+
- Remove Ads!$2.99
Speedometer 2
- Remove Ads$0.99
Questions
Is Speedometer GPS+ free?
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