# Speed Tracker vs GPS Data

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Speed Tracker at 6.2K against GPS Data's 458. GPS Data's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speed Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Tracker has 6.2K ratings behind it against 458, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 76% of GPS Data's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, GPS Data fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Tracker | GPS Data |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tracker-gps-speedometer/id604836034/reviews)** | [4.4 (458 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 458 |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oxagile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/652092252) | [Oscar Fawkes](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749713533) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tracker-gps-speedometer/id604836034)

This app combines a GPS speedometer with a trip computer to record and analyze your journeys. It offers features like a head-up display for windshield viewing, trip logging with detailed statistics, and map tracking. Export your trip data or share it with others.

**Highlights:** GPS speedometer, Trip computer, Head-up display (HUD), Trip logging and mapping, Export trip data (CSV, KML, GPX), Automatic stop detection, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speed Tracker Pro. | $2.99 | per month |
| Speed Tracker Pro. Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| HUD Speedometer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map GPS navigation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Triplog phone computer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade+ | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
- 👍 Useful data and statistics
- 🚢 Works well for boats and other vehicles
- 💯 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS signal loss
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS updates
- Inaccurate speed readings at high speeds
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Auto start/stop tracking
- Ability to organize/categorize trips
- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options


### GPS Data

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-data-coordinates-and-speed/id1083013512)

Access detailed location data from your device, including GPS coordinates, elevation, speed, and direction. View information in a clear list format, with options for full-screen displays on iOS for at-a-glance monitoring while moving.

**Highlights:** Current time and update intervals, Latitude and Longitude coordinates, Elevation in meters and feet, Speed in various units (mph, km/h, knots), Device and movement direction, Local air pressure, Vertical speed

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📍 Accurate GPS coordinates and data
- ⌚ Apple Watch integration and standalone functionality
- 🎯 Simple, intuitive interface
- 📊 Displays comprehensive GPS data (speed, altitude, heading, accuracy)
- 🔄 Multiple unit options without changing settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ No updates for 4 years
- ⌚ Limited Apple Watch functionality and display
- 📺 Overlapping text and heading labels on display
- 💰 Ads present even in paid version
- 🔢 Excessive decimal places for coordinates

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't work on Apple Watch (no data displayed)
- Speed display shows only a dash on Apple Watch 4
- GPS coordinates not displayed on Apple Watch
- Compass doesn't work on Apple Watch
- Latitude/longitude format changes when sending via SMS

**Requested features**

- Satellite lock count display
- Consolidated watch page with speed, course, and altitude together
- Apple Watch compass functionality
- Latitude/longitude display on Apple Watch
- Cardinal direction display on Apple Watch (N, S, E, W)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Tracker free?

Speed Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is GPS Data free?

GPS Data is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Tracker or GPS Data?

Speed Tracker is rated higher. Speed Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while GPS Data averages 4.4 from 458 ratings.

### Do Speed Tracker or GPS Data have ads?

Both Speed Tracker and GPS Data show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Tracker or GPS Data?

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, and GPS Data fortnightly. Most recently, Speed Tracker was updated on September 30, 2026 and GPS Data on September 29, 2026.

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