Comparison

Speed Timer vs Speedometer HUD GPS

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

Head to head
About

Speed Timer

Features
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Speed Timer is a precision GPS-based acceleration measurement tool designed for car enthusiasts, automotive journalists, and anyone who wants to know their vehicle's real-world performance. MEASURE ANY SPEED RANGE Set custom start and end speeds or use built-in presets like 0-100, 0-200, 100-200, and 60-130 km/h. Switch between km/h and mph units instantly. HOW IT WORKS 1. Select your speed range 2. Tap Start to arm the measurement 3. Accelerate โ€” the app automatically detects when you cross the start speed 4. Timer stops precisely when you reach the target speed 5. View your corrected time with detailed analysis PRECISION ENGINEERING - Dual EMA (Exponential Moving Average) filtering for noise-free readings - Sub-sample threshold crossing interpolation for accurate timing - Automatic GPS bias and filter lag correction - Confidence rating (High / Medium / Low) based on GPS accuracy and acceleration data REAL-TIME SPEED GAUGE A beautifully designed gauge displays your current speed with smooth animations, color-coded status indicators, and live elapsed time during measurement. DETAILED ANALYTICS Every measurement includes: - Speed vs Time chart - Acceleration vs Time chart - Distance vs Time chart - Speed vs Distance chart - Corrected and raw times - Maximum speed reached - Average acceleration - GPS accuracy metrics COMPARE RUNS Side-by-side comparison of your last two runs with overlay speed charts and a detailed metrics table showing which run was faster. HISTORY & EXPORT - All measurements saved locally with up to 200 records - Swipe to delete unwanted records - Export individual runs as CSV - Export full history as JSON backup - Share data via any app CUSTOMIZABLE - Dark and light themes - km/h or mph units - Haptic feedback toggle - Advanced tuning: deadband, snap-to-zero, EMA filter alphas, correction bias offset PRIVACY FIRST Speed Timer works entirely offline. Your location data is used only for speed calculation and is never uploaded, shared, or stored beyond your device. Note: GPS accuracy depends on device hardware and environmental conditions. For best results, use in open areas with clear sky visibility. Speed Timer is intended for use on private roads and closed courses only.

About

Speedometer HUD GPS

Features
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Speedometer shows your speed clearly and accurately straight from GPS: in your car, on your bike, on a boat or on foot. WHY THIS ONE Most speedometer apps show you a number and hope you trust it. This one shows the number and the GPS accuracy behind it, so you always know whether the fix is good to 3 metres or only to 40. Weak fixes are weighted down instead of being drawn as spikes, and your trip's top speed is only updated from a reading the app considers reliable. One bad GPS jump will not become a record you never drove. And it stays out of the way: no ads, no analytics, no account, no cloud. Nothing is uploaded, because there is nowhere to upload it to. FREE - Accurate real-time GPS speed with a live accuracy readout - Clear display styles: digital LED readout and car-style gauge - Distance, average speed, top speed and trip time - Units: km/h, mph, m/s, knots, ft/s - HUD mode: mirrored display for windshield reflection - Dark and light themes, selectable LED colors - Tracking continues in the background even with the screen locked - Speed limit alert: set your own limit and get sound, vibration and a flashing warning - Trip summary right after every trip: distance, time, moving time, average and top speed PREMIUM - Extra display styles: KITT arc, 7-segment display, bar meter and minimal dial - Cycling and walking modes with fitting gauge scales - Trip history with route maps and statistics - Map view with real-time route drawing - Export any trip as GPX or CSV and share it anywhere TWO WAYS TO GET PREMIUM - Yearly subscription, cancel anytime in your App Store account - One-time purchase: pay once and keep Premium forever, no renewals, no subscription PRIVACY - No ads, no analytics, no account - Measurements and trip history are stored only on your own device NOTE: This app is not a navigation device. Always obey traffic rules and speed limits, and keep your eyes on the road. GPS accuracy depends on your device and conditions. Continuous GPS use may increase battery consumption. Map data from OpenStreetMap contributors.

Screenshots

Speed Timer4 screens
Speedometer HUD GPS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speed Timer at 13.0 against Speedometer HUD GPS's 15.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Speed Timer versus Speedometer HUD GPS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeed TimerSpeedometer HUD GPS
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size17 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHasan Arda KaypakPetri Tynkkynen

In-app purchases

None

Speed Timer

No in-app purchases

None

Speedometer HUD GPS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speed Timer free?
Speed Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer HUD GPS free?
Speedometer HUD GPS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speed Timer or Speedometer HUD GPS have ads?
Neither Speed Timer nor Speedometer HUD GPS shows ads.

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