Comparison

Tether vs SpeedHUD

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

Head to head
About

Tether

Features
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Tether remembers where you parked and leads you back along your own footsteps, even in an underground garage where GPS gives up. TIE YOUR SPOT IN ONE TAP Tap "Tie here" and the spot is saved the moment you touch the button. A mistaken tap can be undone for a few seconds. A photo, a note and a bay number are optional and can be added later. FOLLOW YOUR OWN THREAD BACK While Tether is open, it draws the path you walk away from the car. On the way back, "Find my car" follows that path, through the stairwell and across the lot, and shows the distance left and about how many steps. When GPS cannot reach, the path keeps growing from your steps and compass, so underground it is an estimate, not a survey. If Tether is open as you drive down, its barometer notices which underground level you parked on. Tether records the path only while the app is open; a stretch it missed shows as a dotted line, not a guess. PARKING METER TIMER Wind the meter with a dial, a preset from 30 minutes to 4 hours, or any length up to 24 hours. Choose how early you want a reminder, from 5 minutes to 2 hours before, and Tether sends a notification (allow notifications when asked). Choose more than 5 minutes and you also get a second one at 5 minutes left, and one when time runs out. It helps you avoid a parking ticket; it does not replace checking the meter. ALWAYS WITHIN REACH - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Control Center button (iOS 18 and later) - Siri and Shortcuts: "Where's my car in Tether?" - Pocket mode: taps that quicken as you get close, so you can look up from the screen while Tether is open - Open in Maps for walking directions to the spot - A history of your past parking sessions, saved in the app PRIVACY No ads and no account. Your spots, photos, notes and paths are saved in the app and never uploaded to us; street names and maps come from Apple Maps. Tether counts how the app is used and reports crashes so it can be improved; neither includes where you parked. Tether needs your location while you use it. Motion & Fitness access (steps and barometer) and the camera are optional. iPhone only, iOS 17.6 or later.

About

SpeedHUD

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SpeedHUD transforms your iPhone into a precision GPS speedometer with head-up display projection for your windshield. KEY FEATURES: • REAL-TIME GPS SPEEDOMETER Accurate speed tracking with smooth display. Switch between km/h and mph instantly. • HUD PROJECTION MODE Mirror your speed onto your windshield for safer night driving. Keep your eyes on the road while monitoring speed. • LIVE MAP TRACKING See your route unfold in real-time. Track your position with a beautiful live map view. • TRIP HISTORY & ANALYTICS Record every journey automatically. View detailed statistics including distance, duration, average and max speed. • APPLE WATCH APP Check your speed right from your wrist. Perfect for cyclists and motorcyclists. • PREMIUM DESIGN Clean, distraction-free interface designed for driving. No ads interrupting your journey. PERFECT FOR: - Car drivers wanting accurate speed verification - Motorcyclists needing HUD display - Cyclists tracking their rides - Anyone recording trip statistics Download SpeedHUD now and drive smarter! Privacy Policy: https://github.com/spiroba/Speed-HUD/blob/main/PrivacyPolicy.md Terms of Service: https://github.com/spiroba/Speed-HUD/blob/main/TermsOfService.md

Screenshots

Tether4 screens
SpeedHUD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tether at none against SpeedHUD's 2. SpeedHUD's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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. SpeedHUD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Tether asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Tether versus SpeedHUD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTetherSpeedHUD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.617.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMykola RudenkoBoris Spiro

In-app purchases

None

Tether

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SpeedHUD

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Tether free?
Tether is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeedHUD free?
SpeedHUD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tether or SpeedHUD have ads?
Neither Tether nor SpeedHUD shows ads.

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