Comparison

Just a simple speedometer vs GPS Speedometer MPH

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: - KPH 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 MPH

This application tracks your real-time speed and distance traveled, offering both classic gauge and digital display options. It's suitable for various activities like driving, biking, and running, providing speed in MPH, km/h, or m/s.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking
  • Distance measurement (odometer)
  • Average and maximum speed monitoring
  • Customizable display (gauge or digital)
  • Unit switching (MPH, km/h, m/s)
  • Suitable for driving, biking, and running
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GPS Speedometer uses your phone’s GPS to show your current speed, distance, and trip information in a simple and easy-to-read interface. Track your speed with a digital display or gauge view, and monitor maximum speed, average speed, and odometer data for every journey. Built for drivers, cyclists, and walkers, the app supports MPH, km/h, and m/s units so you can choose the format that works best for you. Premium features include HUD mode, which displays your speed as a windshield-style overlay for easier viewing during night drives, along with map access and saved routes. Features: • Live GPS speed tracking • Digital and gauge speedometer views • MPH, km/h, and m/s support • Maximum and average speed • Distance tracking and odometer • HUD mode (Premium) • Maps and saved routes (Premium) Whether you are driving a car, riding a bike, or tracking a walk, GPS Speedometer helps you understand your speed and trips.

Screenshots

Just a simple speedometer3 screens
GPS Speedometer MPH4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Just a simple speedometer at 5.0 against GPS Speedometer MPH's 4.0. Just a simple speedometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). GPS Speedometer MPH's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price and monetization model 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 MPH sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.79 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 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Just a simple speedometer's written reviews are positive against 100% of GPS Speedometer MPH's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Just a simple speedometer ships an update every 4 months, GPS Speedometer MPH every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Just a simple speedometer versus GPS Speedometer MPH: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust a simple speedometerGPS Speedometer MPH
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB46 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndrey MatsulenkoMuhammad Waleed Arshad

Customer experience

Just a simple speedometer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%

GPS Speedometer MPH

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Just a simple speedometer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Speedometer MPH

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$0.797 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$2.001 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Just a simple speedometer free?
Just a simple speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Speedometer MPH free?
GPS Speedometer MPH is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just a simple speedometer or GPS Speedometer MPH?
Just a simple speedometer is rated higher. Just a simple speedometer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GPS Speedometer MPH averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Just a simple speedometer or GPS Speedometer MPH have ads?
GPS Speedometer MPH shows ads; Just a simple speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Just a simple speedometer or GPS Speedometer MPH?
Just a simple speedometer ships an update every 4 months, and GPS Speedometer MPH every 2 weeks. Most recently, Just a simple speedometer was updated on October 10, 2026 and GPS Speedometer MPH on October 13, 2026.

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