# GPS Speedometer vs DriveScore

The clearest difference is monetization model: GPS Speedometer at free with in-app purchases against DriveScore's subscription. GPS Speedometer also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 1). DriveScore's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and DriveScore sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DriveScore holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 108 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, DriveScore every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | DriveScore |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-mph-tracker/id6689517603/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivescore-every-ride/id6789937051/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **108** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 24 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vipul Prajapati](https://appshunter.io/developer/1737800971) | [LIAM EMERSON SEBESTYEN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893465841) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-mph-tracker/id6689517603)

This app accurately tracks your speed, distance, and trips for various activities like driving, biking, and boating. It offers multiple display modes, trip logging, and a heads-up display for safe monitoring.

**Highlights:** GPS Speedometer and Odometer, Bike Speedometer, Boat Tracker, Heads-Up Display (HUD), Car Mileage Tracker, Trip Sharing & Logs, Speed Monitor & Alerts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer, GPS Speedometer | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer,Speed Tracker | $12.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer Pro (Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Speedometer Speed mph Tracker | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and Accurate GPS Speedometer
- 🚀 Reliable at any terrain or speed
- 🚀 Instantaneous speed readings
- 🚀 Extremely Accurate Speed Readings
- 🚀 Accurate to the Decimal Speed

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes
- 🔋 Low power use for long trips is PLUS Point

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### DriveScore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivescore-every-ride/id6789937051)

Record your drives and analyze vehicle performance with detailed statistics. Track trips, view history, and measure acceleration. A subscription unlocks advanced features like leaderboards and unlimited recording.

**Highlights:** Track trips and routes, View driving statistics, Measure 0-60 acceleration, Community leaderboard, Add vehicle details, Configurable speed alerts

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DriveScore Plus Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| DriveScore Plus Annual | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DriveScore free?

DriveScore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer or DriveScore?

DriveScore is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while DriveScore averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or DriveScore have ads?

Neither GPS Speedometer nor DriveScore shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or DriveScore?

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and DriveScore every 6 days. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 22, 2026 and DriveScore on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*