Comparison

Speedometer vs HUD Speed Limits and Alerts

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer

This app uses high-precision GPS to accurately measure your speed in real-time for various activities like driving, cycling, and running. It offers trip data, an odometer, and intelligent safety features like speeding warnings and speed camera alerts.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speed measurement
  • Odometer and trip tracking
  • Speeding alarm and warnings
  • HUD head-up display mode
  • Trip report generation
  • Speed camera prompts
Features
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GPS Speedometer is an intelligent speed measurement application based on high-precision satellite positioning technology, suitable for various scenarios of car, bicycle, motorcycle, running, and ship travel. It can display the current speed in real time, record the travel trajectory and provide speeding warning function. Designed for drivers, cyclists and explorers, it is the perfect companion to help you monitor the speed accurately and safely. Professional car speedometer | bicycle speed measurement | motorcycle speed measurement | running speed tracking | driving record | speeding alarm **GPS Navigation & Speedometer** 1. Whether you're driving, cycling, or using it as a head-up display, this app reliably provides GPS speedometer, odometer, and trip tracking. It supports speed units such as miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). 2. Offers accurate GPS navigation and a real-time digital speedometer, helping you confidently track your speed and trip. It uses advanced GPS positioning technology to display your current speed, distance traveled, and trip data in a clear and easy-to-read interface. **Accurate speed measurement, safe travel** GPS speedometer uses satellite positioning technology to provide you with real-time speed measurement for various transportation scenarios such as cars, motorcycles, running, bicycles, mountain bikes, and ships. It has a low error rate and is more accurate than traditional speedometers! **Core functions** **Multi-mode speed measurement** - Classic dashboard (simulates real speedometer) - Digital large screen display (supports KMH/MPH/KNOTS unit switching) - HUD head-up display (projected to windshield at night, safe driving) - Map navigation mode (real-time track recording, anti-lost) **Professional driving analysis** - Automatically generate trip report: maximum speed, average speed, driving distance, altitude change - Historical track playback **Intelligent safety warning** - Customized speeding alarm (voice/vibration reminder) - Fixed speed camera prompt (location service needs to be turned on) - Rapid acceleration/rapid deceleration warning **Applicable in all scenarios** - Car speed measurement - Motorcycle/electric vehicle speed measurement - Bicycle meter (riding speed & mileage statistics) - Running pace calculation **Why choose us? ** **High-precision positioning**: multi-satellite system (GPS) joint positioning. **Speed ​​limit alarm**, safety assistance: customizable speed threshold, trigger voice or vibration reminder when speeding. **Ultra-low power consumption**: support background continuous speed measurement **HUD mode: speed can be projected onto the windshield when driving at night, reducing line of sight deviation and facilitating night viewing. Download now to experience professional-level speed measurement tools! If you subscribe through Apple, your App Store account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. - Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: http://thespeedgps.com/GPSSpeedPrivacyPolicy.html

About

HUD Speed Limits and Alerts

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HUD Speed Limits helps you stay aware of the road ahead by showing the current speed limit and upcoming speed limit changes on your route. Combined with a GPS speedometer, a heads-up display (HUD) mode, and customizable driving information, it provides the essential details you need during every journey in a clean, easy-to-read interface. Use it on its own or alongside Apple CarPlay navigation. HUD Speed Limits keeps important driving information clearly visible on your iPhone, while your navigation stays on your car’s display. • Current speed limit View the current speed limit of the road you are driving on. • Upcoming speed limits See upcoming speed limit changes ahead, including the distance until the new limit starts, giving you more time to adjust your speed. • Map view with upcoming speed limits View a compact map with your current location and upcoming speed limit changes along your route for better awareness of the road ahead. • GPS speedometer Monitor your current speed using your device’s GPS. • Speeding alerts Receive visual and audible warnings when you exceed the speed limit. • Heads-up display (HUD) mode Enable mirrored mode and use your windshield as a heads-up display (HUD) for easier viewing while driving. • Trip distance Track the distance traveled during your current trip. • Clock Keep the current time visible while driving. • Altitude display See your current altitude in real time. • Customizable display Show only the information you need by enabling or hiding individual information elements. • Fast speed limit updates Speed limits are updated quickly to provide accurate information while driving. • Smart caching technology HUD Speed Limits caches small portions of map data on your device. This enables faster speed limit updates, reduces mobile data usage, and allows the app to continue working when your internet connection is temporarily unavailable. • Multiple speed units Choose between kilometers per hour (km/h), miles per hour (mph), and knots (kn). SUPPORT If the app does not work correctly on your device, please contact us and we will do our best to help. Your feedback helps us improve the app and expand support for more devices and driving situations. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
HUD Speed Limits and Alerts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HUD Speed Limits and Alerts at none against Speedometer's shown. Speedometer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Speedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and HUD Speed Limits and Alerts sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update weekly, HUD Speed Limits and Alerts fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Speedometer versus HUD Speed Limits and Alerts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerHUD Speed Limits and Alerts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (773 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings773 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#39 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrin Light LimitedAmphebia

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions9
  • Subscribe For Week$4.997 Days
  • Subscribe For Week3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • GPS Speedometer Subscribe3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Speedometer Subscribe (Week)3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • GPS Speedometer Subscribe3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Subscribe For Month3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • GPS Speedometer Subscribe$29.991 Year
  • Speedometer Subscribe (Year)7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Subscribe For Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

HUD Speed Limits and Alerts

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly subscription to all features$3.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HUD Speed Limits and Alerts free?
HUD Speed Limits and Alerts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speedometer or HUD Speed Limits and Alerts have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; HUD Speed Limits and Alerts does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or HUD Speed Limits and Alerts?
Speedometer ships an update weekly, and HUD Speed Limits and Alerts fortnightly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 28, 2026 and HUD Speed Limits and Alerts on October 25, 2026.

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