Comparison

Speedometer vs Speedometer

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

Speedometer

This application accurately tracks your real-time speed using GPS. It supports multiple units of measurement and languages, with options to request new ones.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking
  • Multiple speed units (m/s, mph, kph, ft/s, knots)
  • Supports English and Spanish
  • User feedback for new features/languages
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Speedometer - Real Time is a clean, easy-to-read GPS speedometer for iPhone. Track your current speed at a glance while driving, cycling, boating, or moving anywhere GPS is available. See more than just speed: • Real-time GPS speed • Heading and direction • Altitude • Latitude and longitude • Top speed • GPS accuracy status Customize the dashboard to fit how you travel. Choose your preferred speed unit, adjust the maximum gauge speed, switch appearance modes, and select from multiple app themes and gauge color options. Supported speed units: • Miles per hour (MPH) • Kilometers per hour (KPH) • Meters per second (MPS) • Feet per second (FPS) • Knots Speedometer - Real Time supports English and Spanish. Please use safely and follow all local laws. GPS accuracy can vary based on signal quality, device settings, and surrounding conditions.

Screenshots

Speedometer1 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer at 100% against Speedometer's 0%. Speedometer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). Speedometer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Speedometer 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, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 109 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerSpeedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.6 (109 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3109 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3B Soft srlsMark Dietrich

Customer experience

Speedometer

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

Speedometer

All ratings102 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative3.9%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedometer

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

Speedometer

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Speedometer?
Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.6 from 109 ratings.
Do Speedometer or Speedometer have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Speedometer?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Speedometer every 3 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Speedometer on October 4, 2026.

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