Pocket Speedometer vs GPS Speed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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 (0β60, 0β100, 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.
GPS Speed
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GPS Speed is a clean, focused real-time speedometer. FEATURES β’ Live GPS speed in km/h or mph β’ Walk, bike, car, high-speed rail, and plane ranges β’ Fluid speed and gauge animation β’ Top speed, average speed, distance, and elapsed time β’ Optional current-location and trip-route map, off by default β’ Automatic, light, and dark appearance β’ Nine interface languages Location is used only while tracking in the foreground. No account, ads, or developer-operated location server. Use outdoors for the best signal. Never operate your phone while driving. GPS readings are informational and are not a certified instrument for aviation, rail, or safety-critical operation.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: GPS Speed at 3 against Pocket Speedometer's 1. GPS Speed also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Pocket Speedometer | GPS Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Saurav kumar Sharma | WAWE LLC |
In-app purchases
Pocket Speedometer
No in-app purchases
GPS Speed
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Pocket Speedometer free?
Is GPS Speed free?
Do Pocket Speedometer or GPS Speed have ads?
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