Barkeep vs SpeedHalo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Barkeep
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Barkeep lets you store any barcode or QR code either scanned from your camera or from an image you select. You can add locations to your barcode to get notifications when you're nearby, letting you pull up your barcode in one tap. Barcodes are displayed with high contrast and high brightness regardless of your device's brightness setting ensuring fast, pain-free scanning. Supported formats: QR, Code 39, Code 128, PDF417, Aztec
SpeedHalo
This app transforms your phone into a GPS speedometer, HUD, and trip tracker. It offers customizable speed alerts, detailed trip summaries, and supports various modes of transport. A subscription is required for full access.
- Live GPS speed display (MPH/KM/H)
- Head-Up Display (HUD)
- Customizable speed alerts
- Trip recording and summaries
- Multiple transport modes
- Picture-in-Picture support
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GPS speedometer, HUD, speed alerts, and trip tracking with SpeedHalo Premium. Subscription required. APP DESCRIPTION SpeedHalo Premium turns your phone into a GPS speedometer, HUD, and trip tracker. A SpeedHalo Premium subscription is required to access the features below. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 3-day free trial. After the trial, the subscription renews weekly unless canceled. KEY FEATURES • View live GPS speed in MPH or KM/H• Use a clear, mirrored Head-Up Display• Set custom speed thresholds and vibration alerts• Record routes, distance, time, average speed, and top speed• Review and share saved trip summaries• Choose modes for car, motorcycle, bicycle, walking, boat, train, airplane, and skateboard• Keep speed visible with Picture-in-Picture on supported devices SUBSCRIPTION SpeedHalo Premium automatically renews weekly at the price shown on the purchase screen unless canceled. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Trial eligibility and pricing may vary by country or region. SAFETY SpeedHalo is a supplemental travel aid and does not replace your vehicle’s speedometer, road signs, or safe driving judgment. GPS readings may vary with signal and environmental conditions. Always follow local traffic laws and avoid operating the app while driving. Privacy Policy: https://legal.shapley.cc/SpeedHalo/privacy Terms of Use: https://legal.shapley.cc/SpeedHalo/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SpeedHalo at 15.6 against Barkeep's 26.2. 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
Both are free to download. Barkeep sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SpeedHalo sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Barkeep against 5.0 for SpeedHalo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | Barkeep | SpeedHalo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 98 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jess Renteria | Shapley Tech |
In-app purchases
Barkeep
- Small Tip$0.99
- Generous Tip$4.99
- Amazing tip$9.99
SpeedHalo
- Weekly3 Days trial$7.997 Days
- Yearly$29.991 Year
- Dashboard6 variants$0.99
- Dashboard2 variants$1.99
