Speedometer‰ vs Speedbox Digital Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer‰
This application displays your current speed in mph, km/h, or knots using your device's internal hardware. It features a large, clear display with huge indicators for easy readability, optimized for Retina displays. The app is ad-free and emphasizes accuracy based on indicator transparency.
- Displays speed in mph, km/h, knots
- Large, clear indicators
- Retina Display optimized
- Ad-free experience
- Uses device hardware for speed estimation
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This a simple speedometer that tells you your current speed in mph, km/h or knots. -Retina Display -Huge Indicators -No Ads *The less transparent the indicator the better the accuracy. This software is provided as is and uses the device's internal hardware to estimate speed. By continuing to use this app you agree to our Terms of Service.
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
This free GPS-based app functions as a digital speedometer and head-up display. It shows current speed, average speed, maximum speed, and road information. It also provides slope data and weather conditions, with optional HUD mirroring for windshield reflection.
- GPS Speedometer (MPH, KMPH, KNOT)
- HUD Display (Mirror Mode)
- Slope and Ascent/Descent Display
- Road Name and Speed Limit
- Current Weather Conditions
- Compass and Odometer
- Speed Camera Alerts
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Digital Speedometer is a free GPS based digital head up display (HUD) that shows useful speed. It is very useful if you want to verify your vehicle speed when cycling, running, flying, sailing. The display can be switched between normal viewing and HUD mode which mirrors the display for viewing asa a reflection in a vehicle windshield. Also displays the longitudinal and transverse slope of the car, in degrees, the magnitude of ascent and descent in percentages. Features: Current speed (choose MPH, KMPH or KNOT) Average speed Maximum speed Show Current time HUD Display head-up (mirror affect) Display road name Display speed limit of the road Display current weather condition Display compass Display odometer Shows speed camera locations and warns
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Speedbox Digital Speedometer at Free against Speedometer‰'s $1.99. Speedbox Digital Speedometer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 18). Speedometer‰'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (78% vs 61%). On in-app purchases 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
Speedbox Digital Speedometer is free to download; Speedometer‰ costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Speedbox Digital Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedbox Digital Speedometer has 6.1K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of Speedometer‰'s written reviews are positive against 61% of Speedbox Digital Speedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Speedometer‰ ships an update every 20 months, Speedbox Digital Speedometer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer‰ | Speedbox Digital Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.1 (18 ratings) | 4.5 (6.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 77.9% of reviews — better | 60.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 6.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tim O's Studios, LLC | UniCom Technology |
Customer experience
Speedometer‰
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
User reviews
Speedometer‰
From 18 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 🚀 Accurate speed readings
- 💡 Large, clear display
- 💰 Good value for money (ad-free)
- 🚗 Useful for broken speedometers
Room to improve
- 🐛 Inaccurate or stuck at 0
- 🐛 Lagging or slow response
- 🐛 Not working on specific devices/OS
- 🐛 Download issues
- 🐛 Refund issues
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
From 6.1K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Accurate speed display
- 🚀 Works well for motorcycles and bikes
- 💡 Useful for malfunctioning speedometers
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 👍 Vibrant colors and clear display
Room to improve
- 🐛 Incorrect or slow to update speed limits
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with CarPlay
- 🐛 Freezes or stops working without data connection
- 🔋 Drains battery
- 📢 Annoying ads
Bugs and requests
Speedometer‰
Reported bugs
11 issues- App does not register speed, stuck at 0
- App cannot be downloaded after payment
- App does not work on specific devices (iPhone 6)
- App does not work at all for some users
- App is inaccurate, readings are off
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- App lags or has slow response to acceleration
- App shows 0 mph consistently
- App requires location to be on even when not in use
- App does not work on TGV trains
- App settings button not working in paid version
- App not downloading despite payment
Requested features
13 requests- Color change option for display (red/green)
- Flop display for HUD use
- Adjustable number size
- Apple Watch & Apple Car Play support
- Alarm for exceeding programmed speed
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- Option to choose units (KM/H vs. miles)
- Dark mode
- Save top speed
- Profiles for different speed preferences
- Tenths of knots for sailing
- Average speed display
- Real-time speed display using acceleration sensors
- Change text color to match dash lights
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Turns off music when over speed limit
- Compass is inaccurate
- Doesn't work properly, crashes on launch
Requested features
3 requests- Add trip time and distance tracking
- Allow customization of speed limit settings
- Offer a paid ad-free version
In-app purchases
Speedometer‰
No in-app purchases
Speedbox Digital Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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