Comparison

Speedometer vs Simple Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer

Features
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A precision GPS speedometer app with a cockpit-inspired dark theme. [Real-Time Speed Display] Displays your current speed in real time using GPS. The extra-large speed readout takes up over half the screen for easy visibility while driving. Supports three units: mph / km/h / knots. Built-in GPS drift filtering ensures stable readings. [HUD Mode] Mirror-flips the speed display so it can be projected onto your windshield. Functions as a head-up display for nighttime driving. High-contrast text on a pure black background for clear visibility. [Speed Alerts] Get notified when you exceed a set speed limit through visual color changes and haptic feedback. Helps you stay safe on the road. [Trip Recording] Automatically records distance traveled / duration / top speed / average speed. Saved as trip history so you can review past drives. [Compass] Shows your heading direction in real time. Automatically switches to magnetic compass when stationary. Displays cardinal direction and degree. [Additional Features] - Odometer (cumulative distance) - Screen lock (prevents accidental taps) - OLED burn-in protection - 8 theme colors - Cockpit-style dark theme

About

Simple Speedometer

This app transforms your iPhone into a precise GPS speedometer, offering a heads-up display (HUD) for windshield viewing, trip logging, and speed alerts. It supports various units and provides detailed trip data, all while prioritizing user privacy with no ads or accounts.

Highlights
  • Live GPS speed readout
  • HUD mode for windshield display
  • Trip odometer and driving log
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Voice announcements
  • Compass and altitude display
  • GPX/CSV trip export
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a focused GPS speedometer designed for clear, quick glances. SPEEDOMETER PRO A Speedometer Pro subscription unlocks the complete app: • Large live GPS speed display • MPH, KPH, knots and m/s • GPS accuracy, compass heading and altitude • Private trip summaries with distance, duration, maximum and average speed • Mirrored windshield HUD • Live camera view with a speed overlay SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Title of service: Speedometer Pro Length of subscription: 1 month (auto-renewing) or 1 year (auto-renewing) Price: shown in your local currency on the subscription screen before you purchase. There is no free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Restore Purchases is available on the subscription screen and in Settings. TERMS OF USE AND PRIVACY Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://approtic.in/apps/speedometer-simple/privacy PRIVATE BY DESIGN No advertising account is required. Location and saved trip summaries remain on your device. RevenueCat is used only to load App Store subscription products, process purchases and restore Pro access. SAFETY Mount your device securely and configure the app before driving. Never hold or interact with your device while driving. GPS speed depends on signal quality and does not replace your vehicle's certified speedometer.

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
Simple Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Speedometer at none against Speedometer's 2. Simple Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speedometer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and update cadence 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. Speedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Simple Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 4 months, Simple Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Speedometer versus Simple Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerSimple Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaVIIONR INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Premium (1 month)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium (1 year)14 Days trial$49.991 Year
None

Simple Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Speedometer free?
Simple Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer or Simple Speedometer have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; Simple Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Simple Speedometer?
Speedometer ships an update every 4 months, and Simple Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Simple Speedometer on October 8, 2026.

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