Comparison

Speedometer vs BitSpeed

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

Head to head
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/

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

Speedometer4 screens
BitSpeed3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BitSpeed at none against Speedometer's 4. BitSpeed also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Speedometer's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.5). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. 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 Speedometer against 5.0 for BitSpeed. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, BitSpeed weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedometer versus BitSpeed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerBitSpeed
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer茜 韦Scott Clayton

Customer experience

Speedometer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BitSpeed

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

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Subscription$0.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription$1.997 Days
One-time2
  • Lifetime Premium$9.99
  • Lifetime Premium$14.99
None

BitSpeed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer 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, Speedometer or BitSpeed?
Speedometer and BitSpeed are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do Speedometer or BitSpeed have ads?
Neither Speedometer nor BitSpeed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or BitSpeed?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and BitSpeed weekly. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 8, 2026 and BitSpeed on October 5, 2026.

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