Comparison

Just a simple speedometer vs GPS Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Just a simple speedometer

This application accurately measures your current speed using GPS data from your device. It offers customizable units and a unique mirror mode for windshield projection. Enjoy a clean, ad-free experience across your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • GPS speed measurement
  • KPH and MPH units
  • Windshield projector mode
  • Light and dark modes
  • WatchOS app support
Features
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Use Just a simple speedometer App to measure your speed. The app has no ads and does not require an Internet connection to use it. Just a simple speedometer needs only your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch location data to measure your speed via GPS data. Just a simple speedometer is free and has no ads. Just a simple speedometer features: - KM/H and MPH. There are two units of speed available: Kilometers per hour and Miles per hour. Tap the name of a unit to change it. - Mirror mode. Tap the button in the bottom left corner to activate or deactivate the Mirror mode. This mode can help you to use the app as a windshield projector. - Light and dark modes. Just a simple speedometer has a light and dark appearance. Its appearance depends on a system appearance. - WatchOS App.

About

GPS Speedometer

This app transforms your phone into a precise GPS speedometer, HUD display, and trip logger. It accurately tracks speed from satellites, offering various display modes and a HUD feature for safe night driving. PRO features include detailed trip logs, cost calculations, and PDF export.

Highlights
  • Precise GPS speed tracking
  • HUD display for windshield projection
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Live map and compass
  • Automatic trip logging
  • PRO features: trip cost, PDF export
Features
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Turn your phone into a precise GPS speedometer, HUD display and trip logger. No sensors, no setup, no connection to your car — open the app and go. Driving, cycling, motorcycling, scooters, boats, running: your speed comes straight from GPS satellites, so it stays accurate even where a factory odometer drifts. See your speed, your way: - Digital, analog and hybrid speedometer views - km/h, mph and knots - Current, average and maximum speed at a glance - Separate car and bike modes, each with its own layout - Themes and colors you can adjust to taste HUD mode for night driving: A mirrored display projects your speed onto the windshield, so your eyes stay on the road instead of the dashboard. Never miss the limit: Set your own threshold and get an instant alert the moment you cross it. Live map and compass: Track your speed and position together on a real-time map, with a built-in compass for heading. Every trip, logged: - Automatic history with distance, duration, average and top speed - Full trip breakdown and route map (PRO) - Export any trip as a PDF (PRO) — useful for mileage reports and expense claims Know what each trip costs (PRO): Enter your fuel price and consumption, or set custom values for a specific trip. The app shows how much fuel each drive burned and what it cost you. Works where there is no signal: GPS needs satellites, not cell coverage. Speed, distance and trip recording keep working off-grid — and with maps cached in advance, so does the map view. GPS Speedometer PRO: Download and use the speedometer for free. PRO unlocks: - Full trip details and route map - Cost of every trip - Custom fuel values per trip - Export trips to PDF Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. For your safety: treat your vehicle's own speedometer as the primary reference and set up the app before you start driving, never while moving. Privacy Policy: https://appres.io/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://appres.io/terms/

Screenshots

Just a simple speedometer3 screens
GPS Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Just a simple speedometer at none against GPS Speedometer's 4. Just a simple speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (80% vs 57%). GPS Speedometer's advantage is ratings volume (166 vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Just a simple speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Just a simple speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 166 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Just a simple speedometer's written reviews are positive against 57% of GPS Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just a simple speedometer ships an update every 5 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Just a simple speedometer versus GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust a simple speedometerGPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (166 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better57.1% of reviews
Number of ratings6166 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey MatsulenkoAppresio Ltd

Customer experience

Just a simple speedometer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%

GPS Speedometer

All ratings165 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.3%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral14.3%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

None

Just a simple speedometer

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

GPS Speedometer

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • GPS Speedometer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$19.991 Year
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  • GPS Speedometer Pro Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Just a simple speedometer free?
Just a simple speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Speedometer free?
GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just a simple speedometer or GPS Speedometer?
Just a simple speedometer is rated higher. Just a simple speedometer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 from 166 ratings.
Do Just a simple speedometer or GPS Speedometer have ads?
Neither Just a simple speedometer nor GPS Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just a simple speedometer or GPS Speedometer?
Just a simple speedometer ships an update every 5 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Just a simple speedometer was updated on November 4, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on November 8, 2026.

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