Comparison

Speedometer vs Wheelz

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer

Track your speed and travel details with a versatile GPS speedometer. Features include live speed readings, HUD mode, speed limit alerts, and trip history with route maps. Ideal for driving, cycling, running, and more.

Highlights
  • Live GPS speed display
  • HUD mode for windshield reflection
  • Speed limit alerts (vibration/voice)
  • Trip history with route maps
  • 0-60 timer and odometer
  • Supports mph, km/h, and knots
Features
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Speedometer is a clean, accurate GPS speedometer for every way you move — driving, cycling, running, walking or boating. WHAT YOU GET • Live GPS speed with a classic analog dial or a digital readout • HUD mode — reflect your speed onto your windshield at night • Speed limit alerts by vibration or voice • Trip history with route maps, distance, duration, average and top speed • 0–60 timer and odometer • Share cards for your trips • mph, km/h and knots SUBSCRIPTION Speedometer requires a subscription. New subscribers can start with a 3-day free trial, then choose weekly or yearly billing. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when the trial ends; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel any time in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Always obey traffic laws and speed limits, and keep your attention on the road. Use the 0–60 timer only where it's legal and safe, such as a closed course. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Wheelz

Automatically tracks your driving trips in the background, providing detailed performance breakdowns and route history. Compete on speed leaderboards and manage your driving data by vehicle.

Highlights
  • Automatic trip detection and tracking
  • Live drive view with speed and trip details
  • Detailed trip performance breakdown
  • Organized driving history timeline
  • Speed leaderboards for competition
  • Vehicle profile management
Features
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Wheelz is built for people who drive a lot and want everything tracked automatically. With location permission enabled, Wheelz detects when you start moving, begins a trip in the background, and wraps it up when you’re done. No manual start/stop needed. While you’re driving, you get a clean live drive view with speedometer and key trip details, so you can stay focused on the road while still capturing every mile. After each trip, Wheelz gives you a full breakdown of performance: distance, duration, and route history. Your drives are organized into an easy-to-browse timeline with detailed trip views, so it’s simple to look back at your best runs or monitor trends over time. Wheelz also helps you build a profile around your actual cars, not just your account. Add your vehicles with make, model, and year, personalize your setup, and keep your driving history tied to the car you’re using. The app combines a premium dark map aesthetic with fast, simple onboarding so you can get set up quickly and let Wheelz do the rest—automatic tracking, clean stats, and leaderboard-ready performance in one place. Subscriptions are available as auto-renewing in-app purchases billed to your Apple ID, automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends, and can be managed or canceled anytime in your App Store account settings under Apple’s standard terms. Subscriptions Available: Wheelz Pro 1 Week: $4.99 Wheelz Pro 1 Month: $9.99 Wheelz Pro 1 Year: $49.99 Wheelz Pro gives access to all features including unlimited driving history. Privacy Policy: https://vortac.io/wheelz/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://vortac.io/wheelz/terms Wheelz does not promote speeding or dangerous activity, you must obey traffic laws in your country. Our leaderboards do not contain speed related metrics. Drive safe!

Screenshots

Speedometer4 screens
Wheelz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wheelz at none against Speedometer's shown. Wheelz also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 3) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). Speedometer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 57%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement 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 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Wheelz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wheelz has 4.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 57% of Wheelz's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, Wheelz every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Speedometer versus Wheelz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometerWheelz
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (4.5K ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better57.5% of reviews
Number of ratings34.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank—#30 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB370 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRevfluence, LLCVortac Labs Inc.

Customer experience

Speedometer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Wheelz

All ratings4,431 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews127 reviews
Positive57.5%
Neutral18.1%
Negative24.4%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions8
  • Driven Weekly Trial Subscription3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Speedometer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Driven Monthly Pro$9.991 Month
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  • Driven Monthly $14.99$14.991 Month
  • Driven_Monthly_19.99$19.991 Month
  • Driven Annual Pro$29.991 Year
  • Speedometer Pro Annual7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Driven Annual $49.99 3 Day Trial3 Days trial$49.991 Year
4 purchases

Wheelz

Subscriptions4
  • Wheelz Pro 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • Wheelz Pro 1 Month$4.991 Month
  • Wheelz Pro 1 Year$39.991 Year
Show 1 more
  • Wheelz Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Wheelz free?
Wheelz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Wheelz?
Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Wheelz averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.
Do Speedometer or Wheelz have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; Wheelz does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Wheelz?
Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wheelz every 5 days. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Wheelz on October 31, 2026.

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