Comparison

Speedometer vs Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

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, Speed Limit Alert

This app provides detailed speed and acceleration tracking with customizable audio alerts for exceeding speed limits. It includes features like a HUD display, GPS tracking, and the ability to save and export journey data.

Highlights
  • Audio speed limit alerts
  • GPS tracking and route display
  • G-meter for acceleration
  • HUD for night driving
  • Odometer and altimeter
  • Export journey data (GPX, KMZ, CSV)
  • Waypoint management
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1. Step-by-step audio notifications once you have reached your required speeds. 2. Speed data filtering. Readings with the filter on are more inert than those with the filter off though. THE FILTER MUST BE ON WHEN CYCLING, JOGGING OR WALKING. 3. The G-meter. Get APPROXIMATE acceleration calculated based on your speed variation. Why use the GPS G-meter: no need to keep your iPhone in a fixed position or connect it to your vehicle’s computer system, which means speed readings can be taken discreetly, for example, during a test drive. Taking a number of readings compensates lesser accuracy. Acceleration is calculated only when the filter is off. Acceleration cannot be measured near tall buildings, in the mountains or woods. 4. Large, well-lit digits 5. HUD (the speed is displayed in the windscreen reflection at night time or in cloudy weather) 6. Background mode. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 7. Speed and acceleration graphs 8. Odometer 9. Altimeter 10. Time, journey duration, and current stop duration. The current stop duration will be reset after 20 seconds of motion. 11. See tracks on the map 12. Save tracks 13. Compass 14. Angle of incline (inclinometer) 15. Aircraft descent/climb angle 16. Get detailed stats for any part of your journey 17. Export your journey to a KMZ or GPX file 18. Export track statistics table to a CSV file 19. Load and show your route (journey plan) on the map together with a track. To do this, create a route, using a special online service (such as GPX Editor - https://www.gpxeditor.co.uk/map, The online GPX file editor - https://gpx.studio/, Track drawing websites - https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Track_drawing_websites) on your desktop, and export it as a GPX (KML, CSV) file. The file name must begin with "Route". Using iTunes, transfer the file into the app (OR use the "Files" app). Following this, you will be able to select your route at the bottom of your track list. Now you can easily travel following your route line, even without loading a map. 20. Export and import files via iTunes and email 21. Waypoints (description, color selection, keywords, photos, audio records) 22. A single waypoint database with a filter option 23. Music controls Audio alert settings: • "60! 70!! 80!!!": One audio signal once you go over 60, a continuous signal for over 70, and another continuous (and more unpleasant) signal for over 80. • "60! 70": Detailed cues, such as "60! 70!!". • "50!! 55. 60!!": Continuous signal within the speed range between 50 and 55, and continuous signal for over 60. • "60!!! 60.": One signal above 60. • You can enter a comment at the beginning of the line, for example, "Highway 70!!!". • Type in any word without numbers (for example, "OFF") and use if to turn off the speed control. • You can upload your own WAV file with the name of the signal (for example, "!.wav" or "!!!.wav") to play your own sound. Connect your iPhone to a computer, then go to iTunes > iPhone > "File Sharing" > Apps. Or use the "Files" app. You will need to restart the app. IMPORTANT! 1. When driving past tall buildings (or in the mountains or woods) with the filter off, the device may display false speed spikes (due to an unstable satellite signal). In this case, switching the filter on may be a better option. 2. Car speedometers often display a higher than actual speed, the difference sometimes reaching 10%. This is due to your wheels’ diameter. This is why at high speeds GPS speedometers can deliver better accuracy than your regular car speedometer. And the higher the speed, the more accurate your GPS speedometer is. 3. Please note that temporary false readings are possible with ANY GPS speedometer when you start using it. 4. Battery life (iPhone 5S, poor light outside, 100% => 20%): Background mode (iPhone asleep): ~ 9 h Speedometer (speed, distance): ~ 4 h Track-enabled map: ~ 2 h 30 min https://youtu.be/92TefSsz7gY

Screenshots

Speedometer1 screens
Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert at 79% against Speedometer's 0%. Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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 and Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert 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, Speed Limit Alert holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 79% of Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speedometer versus Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerSpeedometer, Speed Limit Alert
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews79.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.011.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer3B Soft srlsDmitriy Kharutskiy

Customer experience

Speedometer

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

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.3%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedometer

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

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert free?
Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert?
Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert is rated higher. Speedometer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.
Do Speedometer or Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 1, 2026 and Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert on October 12, 2026.

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