Comparison

Speedometer vs HUD

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

HUD

This application provides real-time speed monitoring for drivers, offering accurate tracking in both km/h and mph. It features a HUD mode for enhanced visibility and alerts users when they exceed set speed limits, promoting safer driving.

Highlights
  • Accurate speed tracking (km/h, mph)
  • HUD mode for windshield projection
  • Speed limit alerts
  • GPS-based speed detection
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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HUD - Speedometer is the ultimate tool for monitoring your speed while driving. Whether you're on the highway or city streets, this app ensures you stay within speed limits and drive safely. Key Features: - Accurate speed tracking in km/h and mph - HUD mode – project your speed onto the windshield for better visibility at night - Speed limit alerts – get notified when you exceed the set limit - Simple, user-friendly interface - GPS-based speed detection Drive smarter and safer with HUD - Speedometer! Download now and stay in control of your speed.

Screenshots

Speedometer1 screens
HUD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 3.0 against HUD's 2.5. Speedometer also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and HUD sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, HUD every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedometer versus HUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerHUD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developer3B Soft srlsZbigniew Osada

Customer experience

Speedometer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

HUD

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedometer

One-time2
  • White Speedometer$0.99
  • OpenGTS Advanced Features$1.99
1 purchases

HUD

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HUD free?
HUD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or HUD?
Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HUD averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Speedometer or HUD have ads?
Both Speedometer and HUD show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or HUD?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and HUD every 7 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 1, 2026 and HUD on October 7, 2026.

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