Comparison

Speedometer vs BitSpeed

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer

Features
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A fast, accurate GPS speedometer for the car, bike or run, with a windshield HUD and a speed-limit alert. ACCURATE, RESPONSIVE SPEED Speed comes straight from your phone's GPS and reacts in real time, without the lag or jumps of simple speed apps. Works without mobile data. TRIP STATS - Trip distance, max speed, average speed and moving time - Altitude - km/h or mph with one tap, km or miles - Reset a trip whenever you start a new one HUD MODE Put the phone under the windshield and read a big mirrored speed on the glass at night. Switch between mirrored and normal. SPEED-LIMIT ALERT Pick your limit (30–130 km/h or 25–75 mph presets, or fine-tune). When you go over, the number turns red and the phone beeps and vibrates once. The screen stays on while the app is open. Free with a small banner ad. Premium (monthly or yearly subscription) unlocks HUD, speed alerts and removes ads. Payment is charged to your Apple ID; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage them in your Apple ID settings. Always follow traffic laws and keep your eyes on the road. GPS speed is an estimate. Terms: https://gwpjuotdwvjbekhldtly.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/terms Privacy: https://gwpjuotdwvjbekhldtly.supabase.co/functions/v1/legal/privacy

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
BitSpeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BitSpeed at none against Speedometer's 2. BitSpeed also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 14 months). Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price 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. Speedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. BitSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 14 months, BitSpeed weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Speedometer versus BitSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerBitSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPaulius PetrusauskasScott Clayton

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Speed$3.991 Month
  • Premium Speed$9.991 Year
None

BitSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BitSpeed free?
BitSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer or BitSpeed have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; BitSpeed does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or BitSpeed?
Speedometer ships an update every 14 months, and BitSpeed weekly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on November 8, 2026 and BitSpeed on October 31, 2026.

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