# Speed Tracker vs GPS Speedometer

Speed Tracker and GPS Speedometer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's. GPS Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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 Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speed Tracker against 4.5 for GPS Speedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6.2K and 5.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Tracker | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tracker-gps-speedometer/id604836034/reviews)** | [4.5 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 5.5K |
| Positive reviews | **68.0% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#60** |
| Size | 133 MB | 91 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oxagile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/652092252) | [Mikhail Nikitsin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483015541) |

## 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 Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1542016762)

**Currently charting:** #60 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

**Highlights:** Real-time trip statistics, Automatic stop detection, Head-up display (HUD), Built-in map navigation, Multiple units of measurement, Aggregated trip data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 3 | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial3 | $6.99 | per month |
| Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial3 | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 3 | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice design and easy to use
- 🚀 Quick response time
- 💡 Useful for checking boat speeds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription at $259 per year
- 💰 Charges for features that should be free
- 🔒 Locks all features behind paywall
- 🐛 Inaccurate speed readings
- 🐛 Doesn't work as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes during setup
- Doesn't detect speed at all
- Subscription charges even after uninstalling

**Requested features**

- Add ability to change speedometer color
- Offer more affordable pricing options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Tracker free?

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

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

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

Speed Tracker is rated higher. Speed Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.

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

Speed Tracker shows ads; GPS Speedometer does not.

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

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speed Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on September 25, 2026.

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