Speedometer vs RideArrow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Real-time GPS speed measurement
- Odometer and trip tracking
- Speeding alarm and warnings
- HUD head-up display mode
- Trip report generation
- Speed camera prompts
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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
RideArrow
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All a rider needs, in one app. RideArrow brings scenic route planning, clear navigation, live dashboards, circuit timing, offline maps and route-aware stories together in one motorcycle companion. Chase the next great road, tour beyond mobile coverage or work on a faster lap while RideArrow keeps the ride at the centre. ROADS WORTH RIDING Plan to an address, place or map pin, add stops and choose motorcycle, car or bicycle routing. Shape the ride with motorway, toll, ferry and adventure-road preferences, then compare available route alternatives. Want a loop instead? Choose a distance and let RideArrow create a scenic roundtrip from your current location. Add a highlight while keeping the start and finish where you are. SEE THE WHOLE RIDE BEFORE IT STARTS Explore the terrain-aware map, then inspect ascent, descent, gradients, road surfaces and curve intensity. Choose the POIs that matter — fuel, food, viewpoints, rest areas, motorcycle services and more — and see them along the route and elevation profile. NAVIGATION MADE FOR THE ROAD Follow readable turn-by-turn guidance with voice directions, lane information, roundabout exits, remaining distance and ETA. Route-aware camera movement keeps the motorcycle and road ahead easy to read. Choose dashboard, hybrid or speed-aware navigation views. OFFLINE WHEN THE SIGNAL DISAPPEARS Download full-country maps, routing data and place search before the ride. With RideArrow Pro, Offline Only mode keeps planning and navigation on the device when coverage becomes unreliable. NARRATOR: STORIES ALONG THE WAY RideArrow Narrator turns a route into stories about local culture, history, remarkable roads, landmarks and scenic discoveries. Stories are scheduled between directions so guidance stays in control. Choose the language, frequency, style and subjects. Narrator is available to every rider on the phone, outside CarPlay. YOUR LIVE MOTORCYCLE COCKPIT Ride with or without a destination. Use a ready-made dashboard or build your own with speed, distance, ride time, altitude, compass, lean angle, G-force, battery and more. Choose dashboard, hybrid or speed-aware layouts. CIRCUIT TRACKING AND LAP ANALYSIS Learn or select a circuit, record laps and sectors, and use a large glanceable dashboard. Session-best and all-time-best colours make performance easy to recognise at speed. With RideArrow Pro, compare lap and sector times, speed, lean, braking, acceleration, cornering force, racing line and recording quality. Inspect the same section across laps to see where time was gained or lost, and reopen saved sessions later. SAVE, REVIEW AND CONTINUE Save places and open GPX tracks, routes and waypoints. With RideArrow Pro, review completed rides with maps, statistics and a detailed ride timeline. Sign in only if you want eligible rides, circuits, dashboards and settings backed up across devices. Ride safely. Set up and mount your device before moving, keep your attention on the road, and follow local laws and actual road conditions. Some features require RideArrow Pro, downloaded data or a network connection. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ RideArrow service terms: https://ridearrow-9ccc1.web.app/terms/en Privacy Policy: https://ridearrow-9ccc1.web.app/privacy/en
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Verdict
The clearest difference is chart position: Speedometer at #46 against RideArrow's unranked. Speedometer also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and RideArrow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Speedometer ships an update weekly, RideArrow every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer | RideArrow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (681 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 681 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #46 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 109 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orin Light Limited | JSoft s.r.o. |
In-app purchases
Speedometer
- 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
RideArrow
- RideArrow Plus$1.991 Month
- RideArrow Pro1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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