Comparison

RealSpeed 2.0 vs Pocket Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

RealSpeed 2.0

Features
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RealSpeed2 is a clean, no-nonsense GPS speedometer for your iPhone. Open the app and immediately see your real-time speed in km/h, large and readable at a glance β€” perfect for cycling, running, driving, or just satisfying curiosity. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time GPS speed in km/h, with the decimal automatically hidden above 100 km/h for a clean display. β€’ Personal best (Vmax) tracker, persisted across app launches and resettable with a single tap. β€’ Detailed GPS panel: latitude, longitude, raw GPS speed, and a Haversine-calculated speed for cross-checking your readings. β€’ Update counter and timestamp so you can confirm your GPS lock is active and fresh. β€’ Screen stays on while the app is open so you don't lose your reading mid-ride. β€’ Optional map showing where you are, with your beacons from the Beacons app. PRIVACY FIRST β€’ The app never sends your location anywhere. The optional map loads its imagery from Apple Maps. β€’ No analytics, no ads, no tracking SDKs, no accounts. β€’ Only the permission you grant is "While Using the App" β€” nothing in the background. WHY REALSPEED2 Most speedometer apps bury the main number under ads, paywalls, or distracting widgets. RealSpeed2 keeps the speed front and center and leaves everything else optional. It's the app I built for myself because nothing else was simple enough. REQUIREMENTS β€’ iPhone with iOS 15 or later β€’ GPS signal (works best outdoors, with a clear view of the sky) Questions or feedback: cabbry@icloud.com

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Pocket Speedometer

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Pocket Speedometer is the free GPS speedometer that gives away every feature other apps paywall. No subscription. No ads. No upsells. Forever. WHAT'S INSIDE β€” EVERYTHING, FREE - Real-time GPS speed in km/h, mph, knots, or m/s - Three display modes: Digital, Analog, and Map - HUD mode that mirrors your speed on the windshield - Unlimited trip recording with full route playback - Lifetime stats: distance, top speeds, personal bests - Sprint timer (0–60, 0–100, custom ranges) - G-force tracking with calibration - 12 activity profiles: car, motorbike, cycling, running, skiing, more - Speed-limit alerts with voice readout - Lock Screen and Home Screen widgets - Live Activity for ongoing trips - Siri Shortcuts integration - Export trips as GPX, CSV, or JSON PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No analytics. No tracking. No third-party SDKs. Everything stays on your device. We can't see how you use the app β€” by design. WHY THIS APP EXISTS Speedometer apps are notorious for paywalling basic features. HUD mode? Subscription. Trip history beyond 5 trips? Subscription. Different unit? Subscription. A simple speed display should not cost $30 a year. Pocket Speedometer ships every feature on day one, free, with no plans to ever paywall anything. Built by one developer who got tired of the upsells. β€” No subscription. No ads. Forever.

Screenshots

RealSpeed 2.03 screens
Pocket Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: RealSpeed 2.0 at 15.0 against Pocket Speedometer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RealSpeed 2.0 versus Pocket Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRealSpeed 2.0Pocket Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJr CabbrySaurav kumar Sharma

In-app purchases

None

RealSpeed 2.0

No in-app purchases

None

Pocket Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RealSpeed 2.0 free?
RealSpeed 2.0 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Speedometer free?
Pocket Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RealSpeed 2.0 or Pocket Speedometer have ads?
Neither RealSpeed 2.0 nor Pocket Speedometer shows ads.

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