Comparison

Just a simple speedometer vs 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: - 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

Speedometer

This app provides a clear GPS speedometer with a premium dial for real-time speed display. It allows users to record trips, track distance, and review detailed statistics. Additional features like speed-limit alerts are available with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Live GPS speed display
  • Trip recording
  • Distance tracking
  • Statistics with route preview
  • HUD display mode
  • Speed-limit alerts (Premium)
Features
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Speedometer Plus is a clean GPS speedometer for everyday driving. See your real speed on a premium dial, record trips, and review distance and stats when you are done. FEATURES • Live GPS speed on a minimal dashboard dial • Trip recording with distance tracking • Statistics with route preview • Standard, Simple, and HUD display modes • Speed-limit alert reminders (Premium) • mph and km/h units • No banner ads Built for commuters, road-trippers, and anyone who wants a focused speed readout without navigation clutter. Speedometer Plus is a driver-assist tool, not a navigation or radar-detection app. A subscription is required for full access after onboarding. Restore purchases anytime from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Just a simple speedometer3 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Just a simple speedometer at 75% against Speedometer's 0%. Just a simple speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Speedometer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Just a simple speedometer's written reviews are positive against 0% of Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Just a simple speedometer versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJust a simple speedometerSpeedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better3.0 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
Best chart rank—#171 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndrey MatsulenkoOV MEDIA

Customer experience

Just a simple speedometer

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

Speedometer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Just a simple speedometer

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Premium3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
  • Premium Weekly7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Premium Annual$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Just a simple speedometer free?
Just a simple speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Just a simple speedometer or Speedometer?
Just a simple speedometer is rated higher. Just a simple speedometer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Speedometer averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Just a simple speedometer or Speedometer have ads?
Neither Just a simple speedometer nor Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Just a simple speedometer or Speedometer?
Just a simple speedometer ships an update every 4 months, and Speedometer weekly. Most recently, Just a simple speedometer was updated on October 10, 2026 and Speedometer on October 4, 2026.

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