Comparison

Speedometer vs Michika

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

Michika

Navigate your journeys with a virtual character and voice guidance. Enjoy free basic navigation or upgrade for more characters, voice options, and advanced features like traffic-aware routing. Available on iPhone and CarPlay.

Highlights
  • Character voice navigation
  • Free basic navigation
  • Pro subscription for more characters
  • Traffic-aware routing
  • CarPlay integration
  • Multiple language support
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Free to drive with Shinano. Michika brings a character and her voice to navigation on iPhone and CarPlay. FREE NAVIGATION Classic Shinano rides beside Apple Maps and calls out turns using recorded guidance. Free includes one voice per language: Playful in English, Yasashii in Japanese, ζΈ©ζŸ” in Chinese and Bright in Korean. Recorded Free guidance does not speak road names. TRY PRO New accounts get 3 days or 30 completed trips of Pro, whichever ends first. No card is needed and there is nothing to cancel. When the trial ends, keep driving with Free. MORE CHARACTERS WITH PRO Choose Shinano, Asmodeus, Lzebul or Milltina, with outfits, colourways and voices, plus the online character library. Hear street names in her live voice and use traffic-aware routing and expanded search. Choose monthly or yearly billing; both include the same features. You can test voice samples before subscribing. MADE FOR IPHONE AND CARPLAY Use Michika on your phone or on a wired or wireless CarPlay display. Guidance is available in English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified display), Japanese and Korean. Conversation is not available yet. Existing Max subscribers keep their benefits and will receive conversation when it launches; they can choose Pro through Apple's subscription settings. YOUR ACCOUNT Sign in with Apple. Delete your account and its data from inside the app. See our privacy policy for the data used to provide and improve Michika. SUBSCRIPTIONS Pro is optional. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. The trial is granted by Michika, not an App Store introductory offer. Requires iOS 26 or later. Routes and arrival times are estimates. Follow road signs, closures and local laws; stay attentive while driving. Terms of Service: https://michika.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://michika.app/privacy

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
Michika4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Michika at none against Speedometer's shown. Michika also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). Speedometer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Michika sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 4 months, Michika every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
Speedometer versus Michika: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerMichika
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsβ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetizationβ€”Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size74 MB658 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerkota tadaJen-Hao Yeh

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
2 purchases

Michika

Subscriptions2
  • Pro$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Michika free?
Michika is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speedometer or Michika have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; Michika does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Michika?
Speedometer ships an update every 4 months, and Michika every 5 days. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 15, 2026 and Michika on October 12, 2026.

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