# Speed Tracker vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speed Tracker at monthly against GPS Speedometer's every 13 months. Speed Tracker also leads on ratings volume (6.2K vs 17). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Tracker has 6.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, GPS Speedometer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 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) | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-track-speed/id6443875942/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oxagile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/652092252) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## 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-track-speed/id6443875942)

This app measures your vehicle's speed and tracks total distance traveled. It offers customizable themes, a compass, and trip history with detailed statistics. Features include manual or automatic trip control and a Heads-Up Display mode.

**Highlights:** Measures speed in mph, km/h, and knots, Tracks total distance traveled, Customizable digital and analog themes, Compass for direction heading, Trip history with statistics, Manual and automatic trip control, Heads-Up Display (HUD) mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer One Month | $17.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer One Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Speedometer and Odometer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## 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?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speed Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

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

Both Speed Tracker and GPS Speedometer show ads.

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

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, and GPS Speedometer every 13 months. Most recently, Speed Tracker was updated on September 26, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*