Comparison

GPSSpeed 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

GPSSpeed

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a reliable GPS speedometer for driving, cycling, running, and boating. See your current speed at a glance with a high-contrast gauge, track every trip, and stay informed with overspeed alerts. KEY FEATURES β€’ Real-time GPS speed β€” current, average, and max speed β€’ Trip tracking β€” distance, duration, and route map β€’ Activity modes β€” driving, cycling, running, and boating β€’ Overspeed alerts β€” sound, vibration, and notifications β€’ HUD mode β€” mirror the display for windshield reflection β€’ Trip history β€” review past trips on your device β€’ Home Screen widget β€” glance at speed without opening the app β€’ Apple Watch companion β€” speed on your wrist; syncs with iPhone β€’ Units β€” km/h or mph β€’ Light, dark, and Pro themes β€’ Multiple languages including RTL support for Arabic GPS SPEEDOMETER PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) Upgrade to Pro for: β€’ Unlimited trip history β€’ CSV & GPX export β€’ Advanced HUD theme β€’ Advanced widget theme β€’ Advanced overspeed options Pro is an auto-renewable subscription billed through your Apple ID. Payment is charged at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions. Restore purchases anytime in the app. IMPORTANT GPS speed is for personal reference only. It is not a certified or legal measurement device and should not replace your vehicle’s official instruments. Accuracy depends on GPS signal quality (open sky works best). Location is used to measure speed, distance, and routes while you use the app. Trip data is stored locally on your device unless you export it. LEGAL Privacy Policy: https://gps-speedometer-privacy-policy.vercel.app/ Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@gpsspeedometer.app

About

Pocket Speedometer

Features
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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

GPSSpeed4 screens
Pocket Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pocket Speedometer at none against GPSSpeed's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. GPSSpeed sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Pocket Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 4 level
GPSSpeed versus Pocket Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGPSSpeedPocket Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer学友 刘Saurav kumar Sharma

In-app purchases

2 purchases

GPSSpeed

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
None

Pocket Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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