Comparison

Speed vs BitSpeed

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

Head to head
About

Speed

This app transforms your iPhone into a clear GPS-powered speedometer. Track your real-time velocity in various units, monitor distance traveled, and customize the display with multiple color themes for a distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speed display
  • Odometer and trip meter
  • Built-in compass
  • Multiple color themes
  • Distraction-free display options
  • Customizable units (mph, km/h, knots)
Features
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Speed turns your iPhone into a clean, easy-to-read speedometer powered by GPS. Whether you're driving, cycling, boating, or just curious how fast you're moving, Speed gives you real-time velocity in the units that matter to you: mph, km/h, or knots. FEATURES - Real-time GPS speed display in mph, km/h, or knots - Switch between digital and analog speed dial - Built-in compass showing your direction of travel - Odometer and trip meter to track distance traveled (miles, kilometers, or nautical miles) - GPS signal strength indicator so you always know your fix quality - 9 color themes: Ruby, Amber, Beryl, Emerald, Ocean, Sapphire, Lavender, Magenta, and Charcoal - Keep the screen on while driving with the idle timer toggle - Hide the status bar and settings button for a distraction-free display - Swipe up to access settings even with the settings button hidden DESIGNED FOR CLARITY Speed is built for one thing: showing you how fast you're going. The interface is bold, minimal, and readable at a glance, whether mounted on your dashboard or strapped to your handlebars. PRIVACY FIRST Speed does not collect, store, or transmit any of your data. Your GPS location is used solely to calculate and display your speed on the device. No accounts. No tracking. No analytics. Period. SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT If you enjoy Speed, you can support its continued development with an optional in-app contribution. That's it. No ads, no subscriptions, no paywalls.

About

BitSpeed

This app provides precise GPS telemetry for speed, heading, and altitude. It offers two display modes, analog and digital HUD, with real-time trip statistics. Designed for drivers with a focus on clarity and ease of use, it is completely free and ad-free.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed (MPH/KPH)
  • Compass heading
  • Trip statistics (max speed, average speed, distance)
  • Analog and digital HUD displays
  • Auto-scaling speed range
  • Dark mode by default
  • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
Features
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BitSpeed turns your iPhone GPS speedometer Whether you're behind the wheel, on the bike, or watching the world pass by from a window seat, BitSpeed delivers precise, ad-free GPS telemetry — beautifully. Two Displays. One Tap. Switch instantly between a premium analog dial and a minimalist digital HUD. Both modes share the same data and the same elegant dark theme. Live GPS Telemetry • Real-time speed in MPH or KPH • Compass heading with cardinal direction (NE 042°) • Smoothed over a 3-second window to eliminate GPS jitter • Best-for-navigation accuracy mode for the cleanest reading Trip Stats • Maximum speed since session start • Average speed • Total distance traveled • Live altitude • One-tap reset Auto-Scaling Range The analog dial gracefully tops out at 120 MPH for cars and bikes — and seamlessly rescales to 750 MPH for aviation when you climb above 115. Built-in hysteresis keeps the transition silky. Designed for Drivers • Massive, glanceable typography • Glassmorphism with electric-blue accents • Dark mode by default — easy on the eyes day or night • 60 FPS spring-damped needle and number transitions • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support Free. Forever. No Strings. BitSpeed has no ads, no analytics, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no account requirements. Your location is processed entirely on-device and never leaves your iPhone. If BitSpeed becomes part of your daily ride, a small one-time tip helps keep it that way. Safety Please mount your iPhone securely before driving. Do not interact with BitSpeed while operating a vehicle. Made with care by Bitvellum.

Screenshots

Speed4 screens
BitSpeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BitSpeed at none against Speed's 1. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Speed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BitSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Speed against 5.0 for BitSpeed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Speed versus BitSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedBitSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLAB605, LLC.Scott Clayton

Customer experience

Speed

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BitSpeed

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed

One-time1
  • Support App Development$1.99
None

BitSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed free?
Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BitSpeed free?
BitSpeed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Speed or BitSpeed?
Speed and BitSpeed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Speed or BitSpeed have ads?
Neither Speed nor BitSpeed shows ads.

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