Universal Speedometer vs Quick Gauge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Universal Speedometer
Track your speed and direction with this versatile tool. It offers analog and digital speedometer views, a compass, and trip statistics. Set speed limits, measure acceleration, and use HUD mode for windshield projection. Supports MPH, KMH, and Knots.
- Analog and digital speedometer
- Compass for direction
- Speed limit alerts
- Acceleration measurement
- HUD mode for windshield
- Multiple unit support (MPH, KMH, Knots)
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Universal Speedometer shows how fast you move. You can use it in a car, on a motorcycle, bicycle, scooter, boat, or even on a train. - It has a speedometer that works in both analog and digital style. There’s also a compass so you always know your direction. - You can see your current speed, your average speed, and the maximum speed during your trip. If you want, you can set a speed limit. The app will let you know when you go over it. - There’s a simple tool to measure acceleration, how fast your vehicle picks up speed. And for drivers, the HUD mode projects the speed right onto the windshield, so you don’t have to look down at your phone. - You can also choose the units you like: MPH, KMH, or Knots. It’s useful for short rides in the city, long road trips, cycling sessions, or sailing. Just open the app, set your view, and keep track of your speed.
Quick Gauge
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See your current speed (in mph or km/h) on iPhone and/or Apple Watch.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Quick Gauge at 4 against Universal Speedometer's 1. Quick Gauge also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Universal Speedometer ships an update every 5 months, Quick Gauge every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Universal Speedometer | Quick Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evgheni Mihailevschi | Josiah Oslund |
In-app purchases
Universal Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Quick Gauge
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Universal Speedometer free?
Is Quick Gauge free?
Do Universal Speedometer or Quick Gauge have ads?
Which is updated more often, Universal Speedometer or Quick Gauge?
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