# Speed Tracker vs S.P.E.E.D

The clearest difference is price: Speed Tracker at Free against S.P.E.E.D's $0.99. Speed Tracker also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0) and review sentiment (68% vs 54%). S.P.E.E.D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Speed Tracker is free to download; S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99 up front. Speed Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. S.P.E.E.D asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speed Tracker holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Tracker has 6.2K ratings behind it against 440, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 54% of S.P.E.E.D's.

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, S.P.E.E.D every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Tracker | S.P.E.E.D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tracker-gps-speedometer/id604836034/reviews)** | [4.0 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 440 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 53.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#160** |
| Size | 133 MB | 4 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) | [Kurmudgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/354937084) |

## 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


### S.P.E.E.D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This application displays your current speed in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. It automatically detects your location and sets the primary unit of measurement to match the country you are in.

**Highlights:** Displays speed in mph, Displays speed in kmh, Automatic unit detection, Country-specific speed units

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ No ads
- 💯 Accurate speed readings
- ☀️ Day and night mode
- 🔄 Can be flipped vertically and horizontally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work for many users
- 📉 Shows 0 mph when moving
- 🤷 Users don't know how to use it
- ❓ Units not easily switchable
- 🚫 App does nothing

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 0 mph when moving
- App does not work at all
- Cannot switch main unit to Km/h
- App does not display speed

**Requested features**

- Add knots and m/s units
- Option to change background/text colors
- Add miles traveled option
- Show the time


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Tracker free?

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

### Is S.P.E.E.D free?

S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Tracker or S.P.E.E.D?

Speed Tracker is rated higher. Speed Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while S.P.E.E.D averages 4.0 from 440 ratings.

### Do Speed Tracker or S.P.E.E.D have ads?

Speed Tracker shows ads; S.P.E.E.D does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Tracker or S.P.E.E.D?

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, and S.P.E.E.D every 5 weeks. Most recently, Speed Tracker was updated on October 14, 2026 and S.P.E.E.D on October 13, 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.*