Comparison

Speedometer Live vs Speedometer

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

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About

Speedometer Live

Track your real-time GPS speed, average speed, distance, and trip time with this accurate and simple application. It offers a clean interface, background recording capabilities, and works offline, making it ideal for various outdoor activities.

Highlights
  • Live GPS speed tracking (km/h or mph)
  • Average speed, distance, and time tracking
  • Map view with location updates
  • Offline functionality
  • Background route recording
  • Customizable themes and minimal UI
Features
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Speedometer Live is a fast, accurate, and simple speed-tracking app for iPhone and iPad. Whether you’re driving, biking, boating, or flying, the app shows your real-time GPS speed, average speed, distance, and trip time in a clean, easy-to-read interface. Record route Start recording by tapping the record button in the top-left corner. The button blinks while recording. Tap the same button again to stop recording. Recorded journeys can be viewed from Settings (gear icon in the top-right corner). The app can continue recording your route in the background, even when the app is not visible or the phone is locked. You do not need to start recording if you only want to use the app as a speedometer. Features: - Live GPS speed (km/h or mph) - Average speed, trip distance, and time tracking - Map view with location updates - Works offline — no internet required - Themes and minimal UI - Supports iPhone and iPad - Background route recording No clutter. Just clean and accurate speed tracking. Download Speedometer Live and hit the road. The app is intended for outdoor use, where your device has good GPS reception.

About

Speedometer

This app functions as a versatile GPS speedometer and trip tracker for various activities like walking, biking, driving, and flying. It records detailed trip statistics, offers mileage and cost tracking, and provides smart speed limit alerts.

Highlights
  • Multi-mode speed tracking (walk, bike, car, train, plane)
  • Detailed trip recording and analytics
  • Trip history with weekly comparisons
  • Mileage and cost tracking per trip
  • Accurate GPS speed measurement
  • Customizable speed limit alerts
  • HUD mode for car use
Features
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Your all-in-one Speedometer & Trip Log Speedometer isn’t just for cars — it’s your GPS speedometer, speed meter, and speed tracker for every journey. Whether you’re walking, running, biking, driving, riding a train, or even flying, the app shows your real-time speed and records detailed trips in your personal trip log. Why choose Speedometer: Trip Log? Multi-Mode Support → Switch between Walking/Running, Biking, Car, Train, and Airplane modes. Trip Recording & Analytics → Save every trip with detailed stats: speed, distance, duration, average pace, top speed, and more. Trip History → Access your full trip log and review past journeys with weekly comparisons and insights. Mileage Tracker & Cost Tracking → Calculate mileage and cost per trip — ideal for drivers, commuters, and frequent travelers. Accurate GPS Speedometer → High-precision GPS ensures reliable speed tracking anywhere you go. Smart Alerts → Set speed limit alerts for safer driving with your car. Clean Visuals → Choose from multiple visualization modes, including HUD mode for cars. From your daily walk to your next flight — keep track of your speed, mileage, and trips with the most versatile speedometer and trip tracker available.

Screenshots

Speedometer Live4 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer at Free against Speedometer Live's $1.99. Speedometer also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). Speedometer Live's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speedometer is free to download; Speedometer Live costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Speedometer Live versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer LiveSpeedometer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArtisans 3D EOODSTAN I. C. ALEXANDRU PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA

Customer experience

Speedometer Live

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speedometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Speedometer Live

No in-app purchases

None

Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer Live free?
Speedometer Live costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Live or Speedometer?
Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer Live averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Speedometer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Speedometer Live or Speedometer have ads?
Neither Speedometer Live nor Speedometer shows ads.

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