NSMeter vs Velocity Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NSMeter
Track your speed, altitude, and travel routes with this utility app. Visualize your journey on maps, analyze performance with detailed charts, and save battery during outdoor activities. Supports data import/export and iCloud sync.
- Real-time speed and altitude display
- Route recording with map visualization
- Speed and altitude charts
- Speed pins on map
- Analysis of min/max/average speed and altitude
- Multiple unit support
- Battery-saving mode
- GPX data export
- iCloud sync and backup
- Face ID/Passcode protection
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This speedometer and route recording app has been developed to make your outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, driving, hiking, and train rides more enjoyable and memorable. With the speedometer feature, you can easily check your current speed and altitude. Additionally, the route recording feature allows you to display your movement history on a map and record where you've been. ■ Display and visualize measured information on charts for easy viewing. The graphs can display speed and altitude, helping you understand and analyze the relationship between speed and altitude. ■ Measure altitude as well. You can also check the altitude in addition to speed. This allows you to observe altitude changes that you may not notice during your regular movement. ■ Draw lines on the route you traveled to visualize your movement path. You can visually represent the route you traveled. This helps you explain the route to others and review it later. ■ Place speed pins at regular intervals. Speed is displayed on the pins, making it easy to see the speed at different locations on the map. ■ Analysis screen. After measurement, you can view the minimum, maximum, and average speed and altitude recorded during that period. You can also see the total distance traveled. ■ Support for multiple units. Units supported include mph, m/s, kn, km/h, and fps. ■ Battery-saving mode. There is a battery-saving mode to minimize battery consumption during recording. It provides a comfortable recording environment even on older devices, with reduced resource usage. ■ Data import and export functionality. You can freely import and export data, allowing you to share data with others or share your recording information with others. ■ Export in GPX format. It supports exporting data in GPX format, enabling you to utilize the recorded data in other applications. ■ Trimming feature. There is a trimming feature that allows you to cut out the necessary parts from long recordings. ■ iCloud sync and backup support. Data is stored using iCloud, enabling data synchronization across devices. You can access the data from other devices, eliminating the risk of data loss. ■ Password protection with Face ID and Passcode. There is a feature to lock the app with Face ID and Passcode, ensuring the security of your data.
Velocity Pro
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Real-time Speed Display: Accurate GPS-based speed tracking with customizable units (km/h or mph) Tap-to-Control Interface: Intuitive tap-on-speed controls for start/pause/stop operations Speed Recording: Record complete track sessions with detailed analytics Auto-pause: Intelligent pause when speed drops below threshold Session History: View and analyze past recording sessions Lock & Hub Modes: Full-screen modes optimized for windshield display
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NSMeter at none against Velocity Pro's 1. Velocity Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Velocity Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NSMeter asks for nothing beyond the download.
NSMeter ships an update every 2 months, Velocity Pro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NSMeter | Velocity Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daichi Kato | alitasoft |
In-app purchases
NSMeter
No in-app purchases
Velocity Pro
- Expert Mode$1.99









