Comparison

GPS Speed Test Lite vs Car Timer

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

Head to head
About

GPS Speed Test Lite

Measure your GPS speed and record acceleration times. Includes helpful tools like a compass and map. Voice control is available in the full version.

Highlights
  • GPS speed measurement
  • Acceleration time recording
  • Compass functionality
  • Map integration
  • Voice control (full version)
Features
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Masure the speed of GPS and record a variety of acceleration time. Provide the aids, such as compass, map, etc.. Provide the voice control function. (Only for full version) PS: 1. Please wait a minute; let GPS to detect enough satellites. 2. Please use the iPhone/iPad with GPS included. 3. The speed's accuracy depends on the performance of GPS. There might be error for the speed and only for reference.

About

Car Timer

Measure your vehicle's acceleration and top speed with precision. Supports various speed ranges, custom runs, and drag strip distances. Share your performance results with friends.

Highlights
  • 0-100km/h and 0-60mph timing
  • Top speed recording
  • Custom run timing
  • 1/4 and 1/8 mile (0-400m/0-200m) runs
  • Shareable results
  • Precise speed estimation techniques
Features
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Measure your vehicle's performance with acceleration tests, braking measurements, top speed tracking and drag race timing — all from your phone. Whether you're comparing modifications, testing different vehicles or simply satisfying your curiosity, Car Timer helps you record and analyze performance quickly and accurately. Features • Acceleration tests (0-50 km/h, 0-100 km/h, 0-30 mph, 0-60 mph and custom speed ranges) • Distance tests (200 m, 400 m, 800 m, 1/8 mile, 1/4 mile and custom distances) • Braking distance measurements • Top speed tracking • Performance history and result comparison • Share results with friends and fellow enthusiasts • Metric and imperial units • Dark mode and customization options Car Timer uses GPS-based speed measurements together with interpolation techniques to estimate results more accurately than raw GPS updates alone. Always obey local traffic laws, posted speed limits and road conditions. Perform testing only when it is safe and legal to do so. Questions, suggestions or bug reports? contact@codingfy.com

Screenshots

GPS Speed Test Lite4 screens
Car Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Car Timer at 3.5 against GPS Speed Test Lite's 1.0. Car Timer also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). GPS Speed Test Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Car Timer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. GPS Speed Test Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Car Timer holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Timer has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of GPS Speed Test Lite's written reviews are positive against 33% of Car Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GPS Speed Test Lite ships an update every 33 months, Car Timer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
GPS Speed Test Lite versus Car Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPS Speed Test LiteCar Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings113 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHIA HO KUOLorin Nicolae

Customer experience

GPS Speed Test Lite

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative62.5%

Car Timer

All ratings13 ratings
Positive61.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative38.5%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

GPS Speed Test Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Car Timer

One-time3
  • PRO - 5 Runs$4.99
  • PRO Unlimited$4.99
  • PRO Unlimited$19.99

Questions

Is GPS Speed Test Lite free?
GPS Speed Test Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Car Timer free?
Car Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, GPS Speed Test Lite or Car Timer?
Car Timer is rated higher. GPS Speed Test Lite averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Car Timer averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.
Do GPS Speed Test Lite or Car Timer have ads?
Car Timer shows ads; GPS Speed Test Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, GPS Speed Test Lite or Car Timer?
GPS Speed Test Lite ships an update every 33 months, and Car Timer every 6 weeks. Most recently, GPS Speed Test Lite was updated on June 4, 2026 and Car Timer on September 16, 2026.

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