Comparison

Launchmeter vs Speed Lab

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

Head to head
About

Launchmeter

Measure your car's acceleration performance with precise timing and G-force logging. It uses GPS and motion sensors for accurate readings, saving all your runs and routes locally for later review. Optional pro features offer weather correction and data export.

Highlights
  • 0-60 mph acceleration timing
  • GPS and motion sensor fusion for accuracy
  • G-force and friction circle logging
  • Run and route saving
  • Weather-corrected times (Pro)
  • CSV and GPX data export (Pro)
Features
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Launchmeter turns your iPhone into a performance meter. Find a safe, open space and measure your car's 0-60 mph time with one tap. ACCELERATION TIMING & SPLITS • 3-second countdown, then timing starts automatically when you pull away • Time several runs at once — 0-30, 0-60 and 0-100 mph — and set your own targets • Every split is compared with your personal best: green when faster, red when slower GPS + MOTION-SENSOR FUSION • Speed fuses GPS with your iPhone's accelerometer and gyroscope: accurate GPS gets more weight, the sensors fill the gaps between fixes • The launch moment is detected by the accelerometer, so the start isn't delayed by GPS updates • Hand shakes and road bumps are filtered out, so readings stay steady EVERYTHING AT A GLANCE • Big three-digit speed and a segmented speed bar • Friction circle for longitudinal and lateral G, plus a live G-force trace • Grade meter — tap to zero • Local temperature, humidity and pressure from Apple Weather, plus your iPhone's barometer RUNS & ROUTES SAVED • Speed and G-force traces, splits and route are saved on your iPhone for every run • Drag across the charts to replay any moment • Routes keep recording with the screen locked LAUNCHMETER PRO (OPTIONAL, ONE-TIME PURCHASE) • Weather-corrected times: air density, density altitude and SAE J1349 correction so runs compare fairly across seasons and altitude • Export CSV data and GPX tracks • Share cards with your splits and speed trace • Multiple cars: log and compare runs per car Everything else stays free forever. PRIVACY Your runs stay on your iPhone and are never uploaded. Location is only used to measure speed, record routes and look up local weather. SAFETY Only test on closed courses or where it's safe and legal. Obey traffic laws and never use your phone while driving. Continuous GPS use during a run increases battery drain. Results depend on GPS signal and phone mounting and are for reference.

About

Speed Lab

Features
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Speed Lab uses advanced GPS and sensor data to measure your vehicle's true capabilities. Whether you are testing a new tune or just curious about your daily drive, get accurate metrics instantly. Key Features: Acceleration Tests: Measure 0-100 km/h and 0-200 km/h times automatically. Braking Analysis: Test your stopping power with the 100-0 km/h braking test. G-Force Meter: Monitor lateral and linear G-forces during your drive. Trip History: Save and review your past performance records. Real-Time Dashboard: Clear, digital speedometer and max speed tracker. Download Speed Lab now to analyze your driving performance!

Screenshots

Launchmeter4 screens
Speed Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speed Lab at none against Launchmeter's 1. Speed Lab also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Launchmeter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speed Lab asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Launchmeter ships an update every 7 months, Speed Lab every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Launchmeter versus Speed Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaunchmeterSpeed Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer耀民 王ABDURRAHMAN ARICAN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Launchmeter

One-time1
  • Launchmeter Pro$4.99
None

Speed Lab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Launchmeter free?
Launchmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speed Lab free?
Speed Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Launchmeter or Speed Lab have ads?
Neither Launchmeter nor Speed Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Launchmeter or Speed Lab?
Launchmeter ships an update every 7 months, and Speed Lab every 2 months. Most recently, Launchmeter was updated on September 30, 2026 and Speed Lab on September 26, 2026.

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