The Speedometer vs M Performance Drive Analyser
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Speedometer
This app uses your device's GPS to display your current speed in both analog and digital formats. It offers customizable speed alarms to help you avoid exceeding limits and supports multiple units of measurement.
- Analog and digital speed display
- Multiple speed units (km/h, mph, knots, etc.)
- Customizable speed alarm
- Alarm enable/disable function
- Easy-to-use interface
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A GPS Speedometer for your iPhone and iPad. The features include: * Analog and Digital speedometer based on your mobile phone's built in GPS * Supports several units including Kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph), meters per second (mps), feet per second and knots. * Use Speed alarm to avoid speed tickets * You can change this scale any time. * Enable/Disable alarm any time * Great design and easy to use application on all popular mobile platforms. Features in detail ---------------------------- This mobile GPS speedometer features a fully functional speedometer with both analog as well as digital speed display. Analog meter shows speed just like your car's speedometer using a dial and a needle. Digital speedometer will show current speed in digits. Speed Alarm --------------- You can set an alarm for a specific speed. As soon as you go beyond that speed, the alarm will start buzzing. It will alert you if you go beyond your speed limit. You can have many possible ways you can use this alarm. See following section. Where to use? ------------------ Either you are in a bus, train or any other public transport and wonder what is the current speed of this vehicle, Speedometer to your rescue. Just launch the app, wait for a few seconds for the GPS to lock and you are ready to go. Warning! Please do not use the app while you are driving. If you want to change settings or modify the alarm, first park your car on the road side and then operate your mobile phone. Using mobile phone while driving is dangerous for you and other people on the road.
M Performance Drive Analyser
This app analyzes driving dynamics, providing professional recording and analysis of performance data. View results as videos and graphs on your smartphone after connecting an OBD stick to your BMW. Supports all BMW models from 2008 onwards.
- Track and data recording with video
- Professional analysis tools
- Video file generation with data overlay
- Precision time measurement for tests
- Real-time engine power and torque display
- Real-time engine data
- Fuel consumption and CO2 emission tracking
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M PERFORMANCE DRIVE ANALYSER. Derived directly from motorsports, the M Performance Drive Analyser calculates all important driving dynamics data and provides you with numerous professional recording and analysis options. Results can be displayed and analysed in the form of videos and graphical representations on your smartphone. The plug and play system requires the M Performance Drive Analyser OBD stick that you connect to the OBD (on-board-diagnostics) port of your car. The OBD stick is a BMW genuine accessory product that is available at your BMW dealer. All BMW car models 2008 and later are supported. KEY FEATURES TrackDrive Track- and data recording including video with professional analysis tools. One click generation of a video file with overlay driving dynamics data for sharing TestDrive Precision time measurement for acceleration, distance, elasticity and brake deceleration tests PowerDrive Shows real time engine power and torque G-Drive Shows lateral and linear acceleration with maximum value notifications CoreDrive Shows real time engine data FuelDrive Shows fuel consumption and CO2 emission including fuel cost The M Performance Drive Analyser is designed and manufactured by INATRONIC GmbH & Co. KG for BMW AG Munich. Important note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: M Performance Drive Analyser at 3.6 against The Speedometer's 2.0. M Performance Drive Analyser also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). The Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. The Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. M Performance Drive Analyser asks for nothing beyond the download.
M Performance Drive Analyser holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of The Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 62% of M Performance Drive Analyser's.
The Speedometer ships an update every 11 months, M Performance Drive Analyser every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Speedometer | M Performance Drive Analyser |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (4 ratings) | 3.6 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | 61.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Basit Ali | INATRONIC |
Customer experience
The Speedometer
M Performance Drive Analyser
In-app purchases
The Speedometer
- Remove Ads$1.99
M Performance Drive Analyser
No in-app purchases
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