eyeSpeed Speedometer vs Velocity
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
eyeSpeed Speedometer
Customize your driving display with a variety of themes and fonts. This app offers precise GPS-based speed readings and keeps your speed visible on your lock screen or dynamic island. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with no data collection or ads.
- 34 built-in themes
- Custom theme creation
- Lock Screen speed display
- Dynamic Island integration
- GPS-based speed readings
- MPH/KPH switching
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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YOUR SPEEDOMETER. YOUR LOOK. SAME PRIVACY. eyeSpeed V4 adds themes so your speedometer can feel more at home in your car without turning a focused driving tool into a bloated dashboard. Choose from 34 built-in looks inspired by dashboard history, save one theme for light appearance and another for dark appearance, or build a custom theme with your preferred colors and font family. Themes arrive as part of eyeSpeed, not as an extra purchase, and they are free for current users. Your location still stays on your device. No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. THEMES THAT FIT THE CAR • 34 built-in themes - Choose from a curated set of heritage-inspired looks • Day and night slots - Save one theme for light appearance and another for dark appearance • Saved custom themes - Build and name your own look • Clean readability - Personalization without clutter • Built for real driving - Better visual fit for day, night, and different cabins • Included with eyeSpeed - No theme pack IAP or upgrade fee PRECISION SPEED • GPS-based readings - Check your actual speed with a clean, glanceable display • Large numerals - Easy to read without hunting for information • MPH or KPH - Quick switching for imports, travel, and track-day use LIVE ACTIVITIES • Lock Screen speed - Keep speed visible without unlocking your phone • Dynamic Island - Check speed while using Apple Maps or other apps • Modern iPhone fit - The speedometer stays useful beyond the main screen DRIVER CONTROL • Unit Lock - Prevent accidental changes while driving • Rotation Lock - Keep the display the way you want it • Auto-Hide Toolbar - Reduce distractions after a few seconds • Screen Sleep Prevention - Keep the display awake while you drive PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE • Data Not Collected - Location data is not sent to eyeSpeed • On-device speed calculation - GPS is used for speed, not tracking you • No account required - No sign-in wall between you and the app • One-time purchase - Buy it once and keep it BUILT FOR REAL DRIVERS • Great for imported vehicles - Fast MPH/KPH switching when the car and road disagree • Useful with navigation - Keep speed visible while Maps stays on screen • Focused interface - One screen, one number, less noise Safety Notice: eyeSpeed is for informational purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local traffic laws. Never use your phone while driving.
Velocity
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Velocity shows your speed, your altitude, and the wind you are riding into. Nothing leaves your phone. SPEED AND ALTITUDE Big numbers you can read from a mount. Show mph, km/h, or both at the same time. Smoothing filters out GPS jitter at low speed. Altitude comes from GPS fused with your iPhone barometer. WIND COMPASS A dial shows wind direction relative to your heading, so you know if you are pushing into a headwind or getting a shove from behind. Built for cyclists and motorcyclists. LANDSCAPE MODE Rotate the phone for a full-width readout on a handlebar or dash mount. VEHICLE PROFILES Pick Car / Motorcycle, Cycling, or Other. Or let Auto Detect read your motion sensors and tune GPS for you. WEATHER Current conditions and a 6-hour forecast from Apple Weather. TRIP RECORDING Record a ride, then review distance, duration, average and top speed, altitude range, a route map, and speed and elevation charts. PRIVACY No account. No login. No analytics. No ads. Your location and trip history stay on your iPhone. The one exception is your current coordinate, sent to Apple Weather to fetch conditions, and only while the weather features are on. Battery Saver drops GPS accuracy to stretch a long ride. Dark mode throughout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Velocity at Free against eyeSpeed Speedometer's $1.99. eyeSpeed Speedometer's advantage is chart position (#173 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Velocity is free to download; eyeSpeed Speedometer costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eyeSpeed Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, Velocity every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | eyeSpeed Speedometer | Velocity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #173 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | eyeHear, LLC | Seampli Apps |
In-app purchases
eyeSpeed Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Velocity
No in-app purchases
Questions
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