Comparison

Triptastic vs Speedometer MPH Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Triptastic

This app offers real-time public transport information, including timetables, live vehicle tracking, and route maps for major cities in Australia, New Zealand, and North America. It provides directions and service updates without needing a constant internet connection.

Highlights
  • Real-time due out information
  • Live vehicle location tracking
  • Detailed, dynamic real-time maps
  • Integrated search engine
  • Directions search with iOS Maps
  • Offline timetable and directions
  • Share journey information
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Triptastic provides beautiful timetables, maps and real-time tracking for public transport in Australia, New Zealand and North America. "The best public transport app just got better... Triptastic is the Tweetbot of the genre. Nothing is as fast, clever, or intuitive." - Reckoner.com.au • Real-time due out information and live vehicle location tracking in Sydney, Melbourne, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Toronto, Portland, Brisbane, Adelaide and Christchurch* • Transit coverage in Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, regional Queensland), United States (San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, San Diego, Seattle, Miami, Tampa, Denver, Honolulu, Sacramento), Canada (Toronto) and New Zealand (Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch) • Explore detailed, dynamic real-time maps of transit routes, stops and service frequencies • No need to configure the app, tap on a stop to see where you can go and when the next service arrives • Integrated search engine to find any suburb, route, stop or business • Directions search integrated with iOS Maps • Where available, detailed real-time vehicle information including air conditioning and accessibility information • Service interruption information for Sydney Trains services and stations automatically shown as relevant • No active Internet connection required to provide directions and timetable information - real-time updates are streamed on-demand as an Internet connection is available • Share your journey over iMessage, email or social media - let your mates track your train live with a few taps Making public transit work for you can be tricky. Make it easy, convenient and fun with Triptastic. Need more info? Visit triptasticapp.com for more detail or tweet @triptasticapp if you've got questions. * Real-time information is available for routes and areas where the relevant transit agency have fitted their fleet with real-time transponders and publish live data. Visit triptasticapp.com/coverage for a detailed list of real-time and scheduled transit data coverage. Real-time data in Melbourne is currently in beta.

About

Speedometer MPH Tracker

This app provides real-time speed readings using GPS, with a HUD option for windshield projection. It includes a map view to track location and speed simultaneously, plus customizable speed limit alerts for safer travel.

Highlights
  • Digital speedometer
  • Head-Up Display (HUD)
  • Speedometer with integrated map
  • Customizable speed limit alerts
  • Accurate and reliable speed measurements
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Whether you're driving a car, scooter, fatbike, riding a bike, or simply curious about your speed, our Speedometer app offers a suite of powerful features to enhance your journey. Stay informed, stay safe, and enjoy the ride! Key Features Digital Speedometer: • Get precise speed readings with our state-of-the-art digital speedometer. Stay aware of your current speed in real-time. HUD (Head-Up Display): • Transform your device into a futuristic HUD. Project your speed and other essential data onto your windshield for safer, distraction-free driving. Speedometer with MAP: • Navigate and track your speed simultaneously with our integrated map feature. View your current location and speed on the same screen for a seamless experience. Speed Limit Alert: • Stay within legal limits with our customizable speed limit alerts. Receive notifications when you exceed the set speed limit, ensuring a safer driving experience. Why Choose Our Speedometer App? • Accurate & Reliable: Enjoy precise speed measurements, whether you're on the highway or in the city. • User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive design makes it easy to use for drivers of all ages. • Customizable Settings: Tailor the app to fit your needs with various display options and alert settings. • Versatile Use: Ideal for cars, bikes, and any other mode of transport. Download our Speedometer app today and elevate your driving experience with cutting-edge technology. Keep track of your speed, stay safe, and drive smart! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/7fadfbd2-910a-4e83-89ee-4079446b373e

Screenshots

Triptastic4 screens
Speedometer MPH Tracker3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer MPH Tracker at Free against Triptastic's $2.99. Speedometer MPH Tracker also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Triptastic's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 0%) and rating (4.0 vs 1.0). On 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

Speedometer MPH Tracker is free to download; Triptastic costs $2.99 up front. Speedometer MPH Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Triptastic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Triptastic holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Triptastic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speedometer MPH Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Triptastic ships an update every 3 months, Speedometer MPH Tracker daily. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Triptastic versus Speedometer MPH Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriptasticSpeedometer MPH Tracker
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews43.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppJourney Pty LtdSimon Jansen

Customer experience

Triptastic

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral13.3%
Negative43.3%

Speedometer MPH Tracker

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Triptastic

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • Share trip goes 404
  • App no longer opens or crashes
  • Crashes on opening
  • Route 61 not working
  • Route 32 stopped working
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  • Constantly resizing map view
  • App keeps crashing
  • Map continually downloads every time app is opened
  • Multiple services incorrect or missing times
  • No more vehicles appear on the map after update
  • App is not real time anymore, just 'scheduled'
  • Can't search for a trip that combines a bus and train
  • App mood swings from accurate to terrible
  • Bus arrives, but never comes, and app says it departed
  • Map can't be scrolled because it constantly wants to update vehicles
  • Settings don't stick
  • Queensland service does not work
  • No public transport maps for Brisbane
  • No ability to calculate indirect routes for Brisbane
  • App crashes constantly
  • Sometimes stops displaying stops and gives a bare map
  • Map constantly wants to update vehicles
  • App spends first 10 minutes locking into location
  • Cannot stop app or use it while waiting for location lock
  • Tracks buses at the opposite end of the searched route
  • Grabs CPU and won't let go during search
  • UI unresponsive while searching
  • After update, app crashes and won't open
  • Live bus locations in Sydney disappear
  • App keeps crashing on iPad

Requested features

11 requests
  • Fix broken Zendesk link
  • Link to new 'next there' app with discount code
  • Update app for specific routes (e.g., route 61, route 32)
  • Improve usability issues like duplicate trips and map resizing
  • Fix the 404 error for share trip
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  • Allow advanced planning for departure/arrival times
  • Combine bus and train trip planning
  • Improve trip calculation for indirect routes
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve integration and trip planning capabilities
  • Fix crashing on iPad

Speedometer MPH Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Triptastic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Speedometer MPH Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life time$9.99

Questions

Is Triptastic free?
Triptastic costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer MPH Tracker free?
Speedometer MPH Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Triptastic or Speedometer MPH Tracker?
Triptastic is rated higher. Triptastic averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Speedometer MPH Tracker averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Triptastic or Speedometer MPH Tracker have ads?
Neither Triptastic nor Speedometer MPH Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Triptastic or Speedometer MPH Tracker?
Triptastic ships an update every 3 months, and Speedometer MPH Tracker daily. Most recently, Triptastic was updated on October 16, 2026 and Speedometer MPH Tracker on October 7, 2026.

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