# Speedometer GPS vs BlueHelm Boating

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlueHelm Boating at 100% against Speedometer GPS's 17%. BlueHelm Boating also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Speedometer GPS's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (35 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer GPS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and BlueHelm Boating sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BlueHelm Boating holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer GPS has 35 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Speedometer GPS's written reviews are positive against 100% of BlueHelm Boating's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer GPS | BlueHelm Boating |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-mph-tracker/id6756926978/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluehelm-boating/id6781840043/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 30 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Logic Fusion, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1719638497) | [Blue Helm LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781840045) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer GPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-mph-tracker/id6756926978)

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise GPS speedometer and trip tracker. It displays your real-time speed in MPH, KM/H, or knots, and records distance, average, and maximum speeds for any journey.

**Highlights:** Real-time GPS speedometer, Speed tracking in MPH, KM/H, knots, Distance and trip statistics, Average and maximum speed tracking, Customizable colors, Built-in compass

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $39.99 | per year |


### BlueHelm Boating

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluehelm-boating/id6781840043)

This app provides advanced navigation tools for boaters, including an anchor alarm, trip planning with smart routing, and marine weather forecasts. It also acts as a personalized AI guide for your vessel, offering offline access to your boat's systems and procedures.

**Highlights:** Anchor-drift alarm, Live float plans, Marine weather forecasts, AI-powered boat guide, Offline vessel procedures, Smart water routing, Find nearest marinas and fuel docks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crew Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Captain Monthly | $17.99 | per month |
| Add a Boat | $49.00 | per year |
| Add a Boat (2nd) | $49.00 | per year |
| Add a Boat (3rd) | $49.00 | per year |
| Crew Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Captain Annual | $199.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer GPS free?

Speedometer GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BlueHelm Boating free?

BlueHelm Boating is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer GPS or BlueHelm Boating?

BlueHelm Boating is rated higher. Speedometer GPS averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while BlueHelm Boating averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Speedometer GPS or BlueHelm Boating have ads?

Neither Speedometer GPS nor BlueHelm Boating shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*