GmSpeedPlus vs BitSpeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GmSpeedPlus
This utility app provides a comprehensive dashboard with a speedometer, compass, calendar, clock, altimeter, and inclinometer. It also displays the phone's battery level and state, inspired by the needs of Kei-Truck enthusiasts.
- Speedometer (MPH/KPH)
- Compass
- Calendar
- Clock
- Altimeter
- Inclinometer
- Battery Level Monitor
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GmSpeedPlus is a Speedometer in MPH or KPH in various speed ranges, a Compass, a Calendar, a Clock, an Altimeter, an Inclinometer and lastly the phone's battery level and state. This was inspired by my Kei-Truck/Mini Truck.
BitSpeed
This app provides precise GPS telemetry for speed, heading, and altitude. It offers two display modes, analog and digital HUD, with real-time trip statistics. Designed for drivers with a focus on clarity and ease of use, it is completely free and ad-free.
- Real-time speed (MPH/KPH)
- Compass heading
- Trip statistics (max speed, average speed, distance)
- Analog and digital HUD displays
- Auto-scaling speed range
- Dark mode by default
- VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
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BitSpeed turns your iPhone GPS speedometer Whether you're behind the wheel, on the bike, or watching the world pass by from a window seat, BitSpeed delivers precise, ad-free GPS telemetry — beautifully. Two Displays. One Tap. Switch instantly between a premium analog dial and a minimalist digital HUD. Both modes share the same data and the same elegant dark theme. Live GPS Telemetry • Real-time speed in MPH or KPH • Compass heading with cardinal direction (NE 042°) • Smoothed over a 3-second window to eliminate GPS jitter • Best-for-navigation accuracy mode for the cleanest reading Trip Stats • Maximum speed since session start • Average speed • Total distance traveled • Live altitude • One-tap reset Auto-Scaling Range The analog dial gracefully tops out at 120 MPH for cars and bikes — and seamlessly rescales to 750 MPH for aviation when you climb above 115. Built-in hysteresis keeps the transition silky. Designed for Drivers • Massive, glanceable typography • Glassmorphism with electric-blue accents • Dark mode by default — easy on the eyes day or night • 60 FPS spring-damped needle and number transitions • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support Free. Forever. No Strings. BitSpeed has no ads, no analytics, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no account requirements. Your location is processed entirely on-device and never leaves your iPhone. If BitSpeed becomes part of your daily ride, a small one-time tip helps keep it that way. Safety Please mount your iPhone securely before driving. Do not interact with BitSpeed while operating a vehicle. Made with care by Bitvellum.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BitSpeed at weekly against GmSpeedPlus's every 30 months. GmSpeedPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (16 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for GmSpeedPlus against 5.0 for BitSpeed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.
GmSpeedPlus ships an update every 30 months, BitSpeed weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GmSpeedPlus | BitSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | George Mizzi | Scott Clayton |
Customer experience
GmSpeedPlus
BitSpeed
In-app purchases
GmSpeedPlus
No in-app purchases
BitSpeed
No in-app purchases









