Speedometer vs Trip
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer
This app functions as a versatile GPS speedometer and trip tracker for various activities like walking, biking, driving, and flying. It records detailed trip statistics, offers mileage and cost tracking, and provides smart speed limit alerts.
- Multi-mode speed tracking (walk, bike, car, train, plane)
- Detailed trip recording and analytics
- Trip history with weekly comparisons
- Mileage and cost tracking per trip
- Accurate GPS speed measurement
- Customizable speed limit alerts
- HUD mode for car use
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Your all-in-one Speedometer & Trip Log Speedometer isn’t just for cars — it’s your GPS speedometer, speed meter, and speed tracker for every journey. Whether you’re walking, running, biking, driving, riding a train, or even flying, the app shows your real-time speed and records detailed trips in your personal trip log. Why choose Speedometer: Trip Log? Multi-Mode Support → Switch between Walking/Running, Biking, Car, Train, and Airplane modes. Trip Recording & Analytics → Save every trip with detailed stats: speed, distance, duration, average pace, top speed, and more. Trip History → Access your full trip log and review past journeys with weekly comparisons and insights. Mileage Tracker & Cost Tracking → Calculate mileage and cost per trip — ideal for drivers, commuters, and frequent travelers. Accurate GPS Speedometer → High-precision GPS ensures reliable speed tracking anywhere you go. Smart Alerts → Set speed limit alerts for safer driving with your car. Clean Visuals → Choose from multiple visualization modes, including HUD mode for cars. From your daily walk to your next flight — keep track of your speed, mileage, and trips with the most versatile speedometer and trip tracker available.
Trip
This app logs your journeys with precise GPS tracking and real-time expense estimation. It offers a visually stunning interface with unique design elements and allows for beautiful sharing of your travel data.
- Precise GPS tracking
- Real-time expense calculation
- Beautiful route sharing
- Dynamic Island & Live Activities
- Unlimited travel history (Pro)
- Advanced data analysis (Pro)
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Record every arrival and cherish every journey. TripMeter is a tool designed for tracking routes and analyzing travel data. It captures every movement in full detail—including route, speed, altitude, and driving habits—and presents the data in a format that is easy to understand and enjoyable to revisit. Cost estimation is just one of its handy built-in features. The interface is map-centric and optimized for one-handed use; it supports Dark Mode and dynamic text, ensuring clear visibility even while driving. ■ Comprehensive Trip Recording · Precisely map movement paths using GPS; record driving, taxi rides, cycling, or walking, with route segments color-coded by speed on the map. · Route Replay: Relive your journey like a video playback, viewing speed and location second-by-second. · Trip Log: Add notes and photos to each trip; photos with location data are automatically pinned to the exact spot where they were taken. · Dynamic Island & Live Activities: View current mileage, duration, and cost right on the Lock Screen without unlocking your device. · Home Screen Widgets: Track monthly mileage, driving scores, and consecutive recording days. · Resilient Recording: Trip data is saved periodically; unfinished records are automatically restored after unexpected app closures. ■ Travel Data · Driving Safety Score: Detects hard braking, rapid acceleration, sharp turns, and bumpy roads, providing scores across four dimensions: safety, smoothness, stability, and road comfort. · Speed & Acceleration Curves: Review 3-axis acceleration data segment-by-segment to pinpoint exactly where bumps occurred. · Elevation Profile & Cumulative Ascent. · Route Heatmap: Overlay all trips on a single map; brighter areas indicate more frequent travel. · Frequent Route Recognition: Automatically groups trips taken on the same route three times and records your best performance for that route. · Commute Analysis: Set home and work locations to automatically distinguish between commutes and track time and mileage. · Monthly Driving Report: View a summary of the month's mileage, costs, and driving performance on a single page. · Multi-Vehicle Management: Track records and analysis separately for each vehicle. · Customizable base fares and unit rates; supports surcharges for night travel, long distances, and low-speed waiting times. · Supports CNY, USD, HKD, MOP, and TWD. · Navigation Mode: Start recording after selecting a destination; compare planned vs. actual mileage, time, and cost upon completion. · Import GPX/KML track files. · Export trip images, PDFs, CSVs, and GPX/KML/GeoJSON track files. · Batch export all trips at once. · Generate and share route replay videos. ■ Pro Version · Unlimited History: View the last 5 trips in the free version; unlock to retain your full trip history. · Comprehensive Data Analysis: Speed and acceleration curves, elevation, commute analysis, frequent routes, trip insights, navigation comparisons, and monthly reports. · Route Replay & Video Export · Professional Export Options: Images, PDF, CSV, track files, and batch export. · Smart Recording: Automatically starts when you get moving and stops when you come to a halt—no need to manually press start. · iCloud Sync: Keep all your records when switching phones or using multiple devices. · Continuous Updates: Access to all future advanced statistics and analysis features. It’s not just about precise calculations—it’s about keeping a complete record. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer at none against Trip's 2. Speedometer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Trip sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Speedometer against 5.0 for Trip. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer | Trip |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | STAN I. C. ALEXANDRU PERSOANA FIZICA AUTORIZATA | 家龙 李 |
Customer experience
Speedometer
Trip
In-app purchases
Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Trip
- TripMeter Pro Subscribe Yearly$0.991 Year
- Unlock the premium version$3.99








