NauticalDashboard vs BitSpeed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NauticalDashboard
Navigate your boating adventures with real-time speed, compass, and inclinometer data. Log your trips, relive them on a map, and customize your dashboard for a safer and more enjoyable journey on the water.
- Real-time speedometer
- Anchor alert system
- Detailed trip log
- Clinometer for boat angle
- Digital compass
- Customizable dashboard layout
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Ahoy, adventurers! Meet NauticalDashboard, your ultimate companion for every boating journey. Whether you're cruising serene waters or navigating thrilling waves, this app is designed to make your trips smoother, safer, and more enjoyable. With NauticalDashboard, you can access an array of handy instruments right at your fingertips. Display real-time information like your speed, compass direction, and even the angle of your boat using the inclinometer. Want to keep track of your travels? The trip log ensures you never lose those memorable moments. But it doesn’t stop there! Relive your adventures anytime by looking back at your boat trips and viewing them on a map. Customize the dashboard to suit your needs—choose the instruments most relevant to you and create a layout that feels just right. Set sail with confidence, knowing that NauticalDashboard has everything you need to navigate your journey your way. Features: Speedometer: Keep track of your speed accurately, ideal for your boat trip Anchor alert: Monitor anchor dragging and set alarm based on a given safe range radius Trip Log: Track your trips, including distance, time, speed and route. Import and export trips Clinometer: Gain insight into the heel your sailboat has while sailing Compass: Find your way with a reliable digital compass If you have a sailboat or are a big fan of sailing, need an anchor alarm or a boat trip log then this app should not be missing on your phone. Do you still have an old phone that you do not use? then with the Nautical Dashboard app it can serve as a good alternative to expensive nautical instruments such as a speedometer, realtime speedchart, clinometer or your boat trip tracker. Supported languages: English, Spanish, French and Dutch
BitSpeed
This app provides precise GPS telemetry for speed, heading, and altitude. It offers two display modes, analog and digital HUD, with real-time trip statistics. Designed for drivers with a focus on clarity and ease of use, it is completely free and ad-free.
- Real-time speed (MPH/KPH)
- Compass heading
- Trip statistics (max speed, average speed, distance)
- Analog and digital HUD displays
- Auto-scaling speed range
- Dark mode by default
- VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
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BitSpeed turns your iPhone GPS speedometer Whether you're behind the wheel, on the bike, or watching the world pass by from a window seat, BitSpeed delivers precise, ad-free GPS telemetry — beautifully. Two Displays. One Tap. Switch instantly between a premium analog dial and a minimalist digital HUD. Both modes share the same data and the same elegant dark theme. Live GPS Telemetry • Real-time speed in MPH or KPH • Compass heading with cardinal direction (NE 042°) • Smoothed over a 3-second window to eliminate GPS jitter • Best-for-navigation accuracy mode for the cleanest reading Trip Stats • Maximum speed since session start • Average speed • Total distance traveled • Live altitude • One-tap reset Auto-Scaling Range The analog dial gracefully tops out at 120 MPH for cars and bikes — and seamlessly rescales to 750 MPH for aviation when you climb above 115. Built-in hysteresis keeps the transition silky. Designed for Drivers • Massive, glanceable typography • Glassmorphism with electric-blue accents • Dark mode by default — easy on the eyes day or night • 60 FPS spring-damped needle and number transitions • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support Free. Forever. No Strings. BitSpeed has no ads, no analytics, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no account requirements. Your location is processed entirely on-device and never leaves your iPhone. If BitSpeed becomes part of your daily ride, a small one-time tip helps keep it that way. Safety Please mount your iPhone securely before driving. Do not interact with BitSpeed while operating a vehicle. Made with care by Bitvellum.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: NauticalDashboard at 28 against BitSpeed's 2. NauticalDashboard also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for NauticalDashboard against 5.0 for BitSpeed. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NauticalDashboard has 28 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
NauticalDashboard ships an update every 5 days, BitSpeed weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NauticalDashboard | BitSpeed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Wilko Thomassen | Scott Clayton |
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In-app purchases
NauticalDashboard
No in-app purchases
BitSpeed
No in-app purchases
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