Comparison

True Velocity vs Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

True Velocity

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True Velocity is a GPS speedometer for iPhone with a physically-tuned analogue dial, accurate real-world speed readings, optional trip recording, and a choice of dashboard styles. Analogue dial with accurate GPS speed: The Classic dial is modelled on a retro instrument with a chrome bezel, cream face, and red needle. GPS accuracy is displayed live on the face so you always know how reliable the current reading is. A low-pass filter with GPS-accuracy-aware time constants keeps the needle smooth without sacrificing responsiveness. Choose your dashboard: Three full-grain leather backgrounds — Black, Oxblood, and Tan — give the app the feel of a real car interior. Switch instantly from swiping the background, or change from settings. Choose your dial: Pick from three analogue dial styles: Classic, Cerise, and Frost. Each style has its own instrument-cluster look, matching digital speed readout, and live glow/tint treatment. Switch instantly from swiping the dial, or change from settings. Dashboards and Backgrounds are independently changeable. Trip recording: Tap the record button to log a journey. Distance uses speed integration rather than coordinate deltas, so it handles GPS jitter accurately. Pause and resume mid-journey if you stop along the way. Saved trips show duration, distance, average speed, and max speed, with optional Apple Maps route visualization for journeys recorded with map data enabled. No account, no subscription: A 7-day free trial gives you full access to every feature. A one-time lifetime purchase unlocks the app permanently across all your devices via iCloud. Supports mph and km/h. Optimised for iPhone in portrait and landscape. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ferrraridave-coder.github.io/truevelocity-support/privacy-policy.html

About

Speedometer

Transform your device into a precise digital dashboard for tracking speed and routes. Features a clean interface, live map, HUD mode for night driving, and customizable themes. Securely syncs trip data to the cloud.

Highlights
  • Clean, distraction-free interface
  • Live map and trip recording
  • Head-Up Display (HUD) mode
  • Picture-in-Picture floating widget
  • Customizable dashboard themes
  • Secure cloud sync for trip logs
Features
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Transform your device into the ultimate digital dashboard. Whether you are driving, cycling, or sailing, track your speed and routes with stunning precision and absolute zero clutter. Say goodbye to poorly designed and complicated speed trackers. Built for pure aesthetics and extreme accuracy, our app delivers precisely what you need in one powerful, beautifully crafted interface. Track your journey on a live map, project your speed onto your windshield at night, or keep a floating widget over your favorite apps while your trip data securely syncs to the cloud. CORE FEATURES Simple and Beautiful Design An ultra-clean, distraction-free interface that puts your real-time speed front and center. No clutter, no confusion, just pure speed data at a glance. Live Map and Trip Recording Visualize your exact route on a real-time map. Automatically log every trip with detailed stats including distance traveled, duration, average speed, and max speed. Head-Up Display (HUD) Driving at night? Simply switch to HUD mode to project a mirrored, high-contrast neon speedometer directly onto your windshield for maximum safety and visibility. Picture-in-Picture Mode Floating speed widget lets you keep your current speed always visible while using navigation, music, or any other app. Never lose sight of your pace. Landscape Mode Rotate your device for a full widescreen dashboard experience. Perfect for mounting your phone horizontally on your car dashboard or bike handlebars. Customizable Premium Dashboards Personalize your ride by choosing from multiple beautifully designed gauge themes. Switch instantly between aggressive sports car dials, sleek minimalist displays, and more. Secure Cloud Sync Never lose your trip logs. All your driving history and recorded data are safely backed up and synced across your devices via the cloud. DESIGNED FOR EVERY JOURNEY Car Drivers: Monitor your speed limits effortlessly and keep your eyes on the road with HUD projection and landscape mounting. Cyclists: Mount your phone on the handlebars and turn it into an advanced bike computer to track your ride pace and total distance. Boaters and Sailors: Instantly switch to knots and track your marine navigation speed on the water. Train Passengers: Satisfy your curiosity and see exactly how fast your bullet train is traveling in real time. SUPPORTED UNITS km/h, mph, and knots. It is not just a speedometer. It is the only dashboard you will ever need. Download now and ride with style. Privacy Policy: https://fir-3260c.web.app/privacy_policy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

True Velocity4 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: True Velocity at every 9 days against Speedometer's every 3 weeks. Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. True Velocity sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

True Velocity ships an update every 9 days, Speedometer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
True Velocity versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrue VelocitySpeedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid Picknell茜 韦

In-app purchases

1 purchases

True Velocity

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$4.99
4 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$19.99
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is True Velocity free?
True Velocity is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do True Velocity or Speedometer have ads?
Neither True Velocity nor Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, True Velocity or Speedometer?
True Velocity ships an update every 9 days, and Speedometer every 3 weeks. Most recently, True Velocity was updated on October 24, 2026 and Speedometer on October 31, 2026.

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