# Solocator vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is price: GPS Speedometer at Free against Solocator's $0.99. GPS Speedometer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 422). Solocator's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 24%) and chart position (#2 vs #64). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

GPS Speedometer is free to download; Solocator costs $0.99 up front. Solocator sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GPS Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 422, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Solocator's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Solocator | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (422 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocator-gps-field-camera/id582584117/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 422 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **56.5% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | #64 |
| Size | 29 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Civi Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/505154738) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## What reviewers say

### Solocator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solocator-gps-field-camera/id582584117)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Navigation, #19 Top Paid, #140 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

Capture and stamp photos with essential fieldwork data like location, direction, and altitude. Enhance your documentation with custom notes, company logos, and export options for professional evidence.

**Highlights:** Stamp photos with GPS location, Add direction, altitude, date & time, Include project name and description, Overlay company logo on photos, Autosave original and stamped photos, Sort, search, and share photos, Export data in KML, KMZ, and CSV

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Industry Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Time-saving
- 👍 Helpful for field work
- 👍 Great for documentation
- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Useful for various industries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔒 In-app purchases required for basic features
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent GPS and compass accuracy
- 🐛 Photos not saving properly

**Reported bugs**

- Rear camera not working after some time
- Buttons hidden on screen after updates
- Date/time stamps missing from exported photos
- Compass direction inaccurate
- Photos not saving in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add video support
- Allow custom text entry
- Include elevation readout
- Add option for grid lines on photos
- Automatically save to Camera Roll


### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

**Highlights:** Real-time trip statistics, Automatic stop detection, Head-up display (HUD), Built-in map navigation, Multiple units of measurement, Aggregated trip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial3 | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial3 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 3 | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice design and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
- 💰 Charges for features that should be free
- 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Doesn't detect speed at all
- Subscription charges even after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change speedometer color
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Solocator free?

Solocator costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Solocator or GPS Speedometer?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Solocator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 422 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do Solocator or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Neither Solocator nor GPS Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Solocator or GPS Speedometer?

Solocator ships an update every 2 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Solocator was updated on October 21, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Solocator or GPS Speedometer?

Solocator currently peaks at #2 in the App Store charts, and GPS Speedometer at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*