Speedometer & GPS Data vs Drive Mate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer & GPS Data
This navigation app provides real-time speed tracking in km/h or mph. It also displays altitude, GPS coordinates, accuracy, and city name on a map for precise location data.
- Real-time speed tracking (km/h or mph)
- Altitude display
- GPS coordinates (latitude, longitude)
- Accuracy and city name
- Map view for navigation
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Simple, ad-free GPS speedometer application that displays your speed in km/h or mph. The app also shows current altitude, GPS coordinates (latitude and longitude), vertical/horizontal accuracy, city name, and a map view for precise navigation. Notice: Using location services extensively may affect battery power consumption.
Drive Mate
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Looking for the ultimate driving companion? Drive Mate is more than just a GPS speedometer and trip tracker—it is a complete social mapping and navigation experience designed for modern drivers. Whether you are tracking daily commutes, mapping road trips, or competing for the top spot on the global driving leaderboard, Drive Club gives you all the tools you need to elevate your journey. Stop using basic utility apps and join a community that celebrates the drive! CORE FEATURES: -> ADVANCED GPS SPEEDOMETER & TRACKING Highly accurate real-time GPS speedometer for your vehicle. Track and record your driving routes, distance, and top speeds. Save your trip history to review past drives, performance, and route maps at any time. -> GLOBAL LEADERBOARDS & RANKINGS Think you drive the most miles? Earn points and climb the global leaderboards! Compete with your friends and other drivers around the world. Show off your driving stats and claim the number one spot. -> MAPS & ROUTE NAVIGATION Integrated map tracking lets you visualize exactly where you’ve driven. Clean, premium, and easy-to-read dark/light mode interface built for the road. -> SOCIAL COMMUNITY & PROFILES Create your own custom driver profile. Share your best trips, connect with fellow car enthusiasts, and build your network. Easily add friends directly from the app to grow your crew. -> STAY IN THE LOOP Get real-time notifications about leaderboard shifting, friend invites, and community updates so you never miss out on the action. Ready to upgrade your driving experience? Download Drive Club today and start your engine! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Speedometer & GPS Data at none against Drive Mate's shown. Drive Mate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Speedometer & GPS Data sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Drive Mate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedometer & GPS Data ships an update every 5 months, Drive Mate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and September 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer & GPS Data | Drive Mate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 109 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Adam Feher | Mahad Shahid |
In-app purchases
Speedometer & GPS Data
- Pro Speedometer$2.99
Drive Mate
- Drive Club Premium$1.991 Month
Questions
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