Comparison

Speed Tracker vs Speedometer Simple

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

Head to head
About

Speed Tracker

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
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Speed Tracker is the most elegant and unique combination of GPS speedometer and Trip computer in just one application. With lot of features built-in, Speed Tracker will help you to gather all the necessary trip statistics. Just start the application and it will let you record your speed, time, distance, heading, elevation and many more. HUD Head-up display – outstanding feature available in Speed Tracker application. Just enable HUD and put your iPhone or iPad under the windshield. Specially designed HUD interface will display the most accurate speed right on the windshield. Map your trip. Built-in GPS tracker will help you not to get lost. You can always switch to navigation mode and check your current position on the map together with the track you’ve already traveled in Satellite or Hybrid view. Trip Log Trip Log records and saves the information within the application. You can easily have the access to ALL the trips with just one click. Inside the Trip Log you can check the trip on the map, see the speed, average speed, maximum speed, distance, total time and the detailed speed graph. Don't want to get lost in all the trips you have? Just name them the way you like. Want to share your driving experience or just compare your every day trips? With Trip Computer it’s easy as A, B, C. Export all the trips in available formats (CSV, KML, GPX) or even share with your friends on Facebook, Twitter or via email. With free version of Speed Tracker only one trip can be saved to the trip log. Subscribers for PRO plan can save unlimited trips. Trip Computer Track important trip statistics in real time. Average and Maximum speed, distance covered, moving and stopped time. Dashboard Display Layout Designed exclusively for iPad big screen it shows all the important trip information at a glance on a single screen and supports both portrait and landscape orientation. Full screen GPS Navigator Map mode is also available. Landscape mode allows you to mount your device horizontally on your car dashboard. If you prefer seeing things at wider angle then you find new landscape mode especially useful and practical. Scalable Speedometer Dial Speed Tracker features unique scalable speedometer dial. Select the maximum possible speed for you vehicle and watch your speed with greater precision either your are on a plain, train, car, bike, boat or bicycle Statistics All the aggregated data from the very first trip will be saved in one single place. Automatic Stop Detection Automatically identify either you are moving or standing and calculate your average speed basing on that. Generate trip report showing travel and stoppage time separately. Support for Apple Watch. Start and stop tracking and see your trip data on your wrist. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Speed Tracker offers a subscription plan that lets you record unlimited number of trips and turn off in-app advertisements • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable NOTE: Speed Tracker is not compatible with WiFi only iPad or iPod touch. Continued use of GPS running in the background can decrease battery life. Data connection is required to see map. Make sure that you have location services enabled for the application. To enable - Settings> General> Location Services Privacy Policy: http://appannex.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Speedometer Simple

This app uses your phone's GPS to display your current speed accurately. It supports multiple units, shows traveled distance, and offers optional city names and a compass. You can also record trip statistics like maximum speed and distance.

Highlights
  • Accurate GPS speed tracking
  • MPH, KM/H, and knots support
  • Displays traveled distance
  • Optional city name and compass
  • Records trip statistics
  • Customizable interface colors
Features
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Speedometer Simple is a simple speedometer that is very easy to use. This app uses phone's GPS to accurately determine your speed. Speedometer has large fonts and supports mph, km/h, and knots speed display. Optionally, city name and a compass can be shows on the screen. The app also shows the traveled distance. Average and maximum speed is displayed in an optional screen as well. Interface color can be set one of many pre-selected colors. Speedometer app can record the speed during your trips and provide post-trip statistics like maximum speed, traveled distance etc. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/speedometer_privacy

Screenshots

Speed Tracker4 screens
Speedometer Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Speedometer Simple at 128K against Speed Tracker's 6.2K. Speedometer Simple also leads on chart position (#24 vs unranked) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). Speed Tracker's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 58%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Speed Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speed Tracker against 4.7 for Speedometer Simple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 6.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 58% of Speedometer Simple's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, Speedometer Simple fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Speed Tracker versus Speedometer Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed TrackerSpeedometer Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (6.2K ratings)4.7 (128K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.0% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6.2K128K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#24 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size133 MB77 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperOxagile LLCWATT APPS

Customer experience

Speed Tracker

All ratings6,176 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews1,038 reviews
Positive68.0%
Neutral7.8%
Negative24.2%

Speedometer Simple

All ratings127,501 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,070 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative36.3%

User reviews

Speed Tracker

From 6.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Speedometer Simple

From 128K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Accurate speedometer
  • 🚀 Helpful for vehicles without built-in speedometers
  • 💡 Useful for tracking mileage and maintenance
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 👍 Customizable color schemes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional GPS signal issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent data synchronization
  • 🐛 Inaccurate location/city information
  • 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
  • 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage

Bugs and requests

Speed Tracker

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes after iOS updates
  • Inaccurate speed readings at high speeds
  • Inconsistent performance across devices

Requested features

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

Speedometer Simple

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Speed not displayed when screen is locked or app is in background
  • Occasional crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate speed readings at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add full-screen map option
  • Implement a 'pause' feature for recordings
  • Allow customization of fonts and colors
  • Integrate speed camera and red light detection
  • Provide a widget and Apple Watch companion

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Speed Tracker

Subscriptions2
  • Speed Tracker Pro.7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speed Tracker Pro. Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time5
  • Remove Ad$1.99
  • HUD Speedometer$1.99
  • Map GPS navigation$1.99
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  • Triplog phone computer$3.99
  • Full Upgrade+$29.99
5 purchases

Speedometer Simple

Subscriptions4
  • Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Premium$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Speed Tracker free?
Speed Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer Simple free?
Speedometer Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speed Tracker or Speedometer Simple?
Speedometer Simple is rated higher. Speed Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 from 128K ratings.
Do Speed Tracker or Speedometer Simple have ads?
Both Speed Tracker and Speedometer Simple show ads.
Which is updated more often, Speed Tracker or Speedometer Simple?
Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, and Speedometer Simple fortnightly. Most recently, Speed Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speedometer Simple on September 24, 2026.

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