Comparison

Speedometer vs GPS 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

GPS Speedometer

Measure your real-time speed and track distance traveled with this offline GPS speedometer. It offers customizable units for speed, altitude, and time, along with trip tracking and data storage.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed measurement (kph/mph)
  • Offline operation, no internet required
  • Track traveled distance and time
  • Displays average and maximum speed
  • Altitude and compass display
  • Trip tracking with start/stop functionality
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a simple and reliable GPS speedometer for your car, bike, or everyday journeys. Track your real-time speed, distance, trip time, average speed, maximum speed, altitude, and more — using your iPhone's GPS. ### GPS SPEEDOMETER See your current speed clearly in real time. • KM/H and MPH support • Digital speedometer • Analog speedometer • Average speed • Maximum speed • GPS signal accuracy • Altitude and compass ### TRACK YOUR JOURNEYS Start a trip and keep track of your journey statistics. • Distance traveled • Average speed • Maximum speed • Total trip time • Start and stop trip tracking • Save your trip data ### WORKS WITHOUT INTERNET No internet connection is required for speed tracking. The app uses your device's GPS to measure your speed and distance. Perfect for: • Cars • Motorcycles • Bicycles • Scooters • Outdoor activities • Road trips ### SIMPLE SETTINGS Choose the settings that work best for you: • KM/H or MPH • Meters or feet for altitude • 12-hour or 24-hour time format Download GPS Speedometer: Speed Tracker and turn your iPhone into a convenient GPS speedometer and trip tracker. Note: GPS accuracy can vary depending on your device, environment, and GPS signal. Continuous GPS use may reduce battery life.

Screenshots

Speedometer1 screens
GPS Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Speedometer at 100% against Speedometer's 0%. GPS Speedometer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GPS Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GPS Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, GPS Speedometer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Speedometer versus GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerGPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3B Soft srlsPratixaben Chauhan

Customer experience

Speedometer

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

GPS Speedometer

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedometer

One-time2
  • White Speedometer$0.99
  • OpenGTS Advanced Features$1.99
None

GPS Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer free?
GPS Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?
GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.
Do Speedometer or GPS Speedometer have ads?
Both Speedometer and GPS Speedometer show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and GPS Speedometer every 5 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 1, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on October 5, 2026.

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