MPC vs DetectBuddy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MPC
Track your speed in real-time with a clear display and log unlimited trips. Features include Live Activity, widgets, and smart alerts, even when offline or your phone is locked. Enjoy a private experience with no account required.
- Real-time GPS speed tracking
- Unlimited trip logging
- Live Activity and widgets
- Background logging
- Speed alerts
- Offline functionality
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MPC delivers precise, real-time speed with a clean, glanceable design. Log unlimited trips, keep full history, and stay informed with Live Activity, widgets, and smart alerts—even when your phone is locked or offline. Highlights - Real-time speed via GPS (km/h or mph), smoothed for stability - Unlimited trip logging & full history with distance, duration, max & avg speed - Live Activity / Dynamic Island and Lock Screen + Home Screen widgets - Background logging; works while locked - Speed alerts with haptic/sound and background notifications - Auto-pause when stationary - Analog & digital displays, Light/Dark themes, custom accent color - Compass overlay for quick orientation - Offline ready and airplane-mode friendly How it works Speedo uses your phone's Core Location (GPS) to calculate speed and distance, applying lightweight smoothing for accurate, steady readings indoors and out. Privacy & safety No account required. Data stays on your device. Always ride/drive responsibly.
DetectBuddy
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Record your metal detecting routes, save finds with photos and locations, and build your own private finds museum. Plan your next dig, explore LiDAR terrain in supported areas, and relive the story behind every discovery. No account required. Your saved finds, routes, notes, photos and videos are stored on your device, with no DetectBuddy cloud database. We do not store or access your detecting records. EXPLORE TERRAIN WITH LIDAR Look beyond the satellite view to explore ground features and earthworks while planning or recording. Adjust the LiDAR overlay to compare terrain with the map beneath. LiDAR is available in supported areas of England and the United States. Try a five-minute preview. Continued access requires DetectBuddy Pro. Coverage varies by location. RECORD YOUR ROUTES AND FINDS Track where you have searched and save finds in context. Add photos, videos, notes, locations, dates, measurements and identification details to create a personal metal detecting logbook. Session recovery helps you resume recording after interruptions or app restarts. View your routes and finds together on the map. PLAN YOUR NEXT DIG Research locations, mark search areas and add plan notes before heading out. Create preparation checklists for your detector, pinpointer, tools and finds kit, then save reusable templates for future trips. Prepare for permissions, rallies and detecting sessions with your research and kit list in one place. BUILD YOUR PERSONAL FINDS MUSEUM Turn coins, relics and artefacts into a collection worth revisiting. Browse your finds in a gallery and organise collections by trip, permission, location, object type, historical period or theme. Create museum-style display cards with themed layouts and QR codes for sharing, display and reference. Explore example finds and an example adventure to see what you can create. RELIVE THE ADVENTURE Revisit completed outings through an interactive replay of your route and discoveries. Return to the photos, places and moments behind each find. PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account or login required • No DetectBuddy server storage for your saved finds or detecting locations • No ads or cross-app tracking • Optional App Lock with Face ID or PIN Map, weather and LiDAR requests use online services. Your saved detecting records are not uploaded to a DetectBuddy cloud database. IMPORT, EXPORT AND STAY IN CONTROL Import and export supported route and collection data, including GPX routes, to keep your detecting history portable. DETECTBUDDY PRO DetectBuddy is free to use, with an optional auto-renewable Pro subscription. Unlock LiDAR in supported areas, enhanced display tools, curated exhibitions, premium card themes and richer media options. Plans, billing periods and prices are shown in the app before purchase and may vary by country or region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account when you confirm purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Always follow local laws, obtain permission where required, and record or report finds responsibly. Terms of Use: https://detectbuddy.com/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy: https://detectbuddy.com/privacy_policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MPC at fortnightly against DetectBuddy's every 6 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. MPC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and DetectBuddy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MPC ships an update fortnightly, DetectBuddy every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | MPC | DetectBuddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry O'Kelly | Gabor Gyarmati |
In-app purchases
MPC
- Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
- Speedometer Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Speedometer - Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
- Speedometer - Lifetime$69.99
DetectBuddy
- DetectBuddy PRO Monthly$2.991 Month
- DetectBuddy PRO Annual$29.991 Year









