Comparison

DarkSpeed vs Speedometer Ultra

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

Head to head
About

DarkSpeed

This app provides a clear, full-screen GPS speedometer for cyclists, prioritizing speed and distance readings with minimal distractions. It features smart auto-start/pause, accurate GPS measurements, and optional Bluetooth sensor integration for cadence and wheel speed.

Highlights
  • Full-screen GPS speedometer
  • Smart auto-start and auto-pause
  • Accurate GPS speed measurement with Kalman filter
  • Bluetooth sensor support for cadence and wheel speed
  • Ride history and live stats
  • OLED screen optimization
  • Privacy-focused with no account required
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DarkSpeed is a GPS bike speedometer (and more) built for one thing: so you can read your speed at a glance from your handlebar mount. No maps, no account, no clutter. Hop on your bike and the app starts measuring on its own. In short: one big number, full screen, OLED friendly and zero distractions! SMART AUTO-START & AUTO-PAUSE Forget pressing "start" with gloves on. DarkSpeed uses a two-layer motion filter (GPS + accelerometer) that eliminates false triggers: • Auto-start once you pass the speed threshold • Auto-pause after 10 seconds of standing still • No accidental starts when a bus drives past ACCURATE GPS SPEED MEASUREMENT • A Kalman filter smooths the reading, so speed won't jump around like on basic GPS apps • GPS + accelerometer fusion: two independent layers confirming motion • mph offset calibration: match the reading to your car's speedometer • mph or km/h units BLE SENSORS: CADENCE & WHEEL SPEED • If you like, pair a Bluetooth speed & cadence sensor (CSC standard) • Speed measured from wheel revolutions: ultra-accurate and independent of GPS signal quality (forest, tunnel, dense city) • Live cadence straight from the crank • Adjustable wheel circumference LIVE STATS & RIDE HISTORY • Current, max and average speed, distance, ride time • Full ride history saved locally on your phone • Per-ride stats: distance, time, max and average speed, date • Persistent lock-screen notification: average · distance · time, without unlocking your phone DESIGNED FOR OLED SCREENS • Black background = real battery savings on OLED screens • Burn-in protection (subtle pixel shift) • Ride mode with screen dimming • Screen stays on while riding (wake lock) PRO The Pro module gives you complete control over your cycling fitness with clear progress charts, a colorful activity calendar and cadence alerts that help you maintain the ideal rhythm. Keep your momentum going and protect your bike by tracking personal records, monitoring riding streaks and receiving maintenance reminders based on your accumulated mileage. You also gain access to exclusive ride screen themes, secure file export and restore for your entire route history, and all future updates included at no extra cost. PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE • No account, no sign-up, no cloud • Your routes and stats never leave your device • We never sell your data SPEAKS YOUR LANGUAGE 50 European languages, English included of course. The app automatically matches your phone's language. WHO IS IT FOR? DarkSpeed is a bike computer in your phone, for anyone who just wants to see speed and distance: commutes, weekend rides, road and gravel training, amateur cycling. If you don't need maps or a social feed but want a clear GPS speedometer, this is the app for you. Start free with GPS-based speed. And when you want measurements like a classic bike computer, add a BLE sensor (about $10) and get turbo-accurate readings straight from the wheel. Download DarkSpeed and turn your phone into a bike computer that just works.

About

Speedometer Ultra

Track your speed with a GPS-powered speedometer, HUD, and trip logger. Set speed limits, record journeys with detailed stats, and view your route on a live map. Offers multiple movement modes and a high-contrast display for easy viewing.

Highlights
  • GPS speed tracking
  • Heads-up display (HUD)
  • Trip recording and logging
  • Customizable speed limits with alerts
  • Multiple movement modes
  • Live map view
  • Speed graphs
Features
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Measure, record and track your speed wherever you’re moving with Speedometer Ultra, the all-in-one GPS speedometer, HUD and trip logger for iPhone. From a morning ride to a highway drive, a hike to a harbor crossing, Speedometer Ultra makes it easy to see your speed, stay aware of the limit and keep a detailed record of every journey. Precision Speed, Wherever You Go: Read your speed straight from your iPhone’s GPS, without installing or calibrating a wheel sensor. Choose from nine modes – walking, running, cycling, driving, motorcycle, truck, train, boat and plane – each with a gauge scaled to the speeds you expect. Display speed in mph, km/h or knots. When the signal isn’t good enough to trust, Speedometer Ultra shows – rather than a guess. Stay Under the Limit: Set a speed limit and see it clearly on the gauge. Cross it and the app warns you with a chime and a tap, helping you stay informed without taking your attention off the road. Turn the sound off if you prefer a visual warning, and keep recently used limits one tap away as the road changes. Record the Whole Journey: Start recording to save your route, distance, average moving speed, maximum speed, moving time, elevation, average temperature and a graph of your speed throughout the trip. Any time without reliable location data is shown as a signal gap, so you can judge how completely the journey was measured. Rename trips, add notes and export the underlying route data as CSV. Trips stay on your device and sync privately through your own iCloud account. Keep the Journey in View: Follow your position on a live map while keeping your speed front and center. Switch between north-up and heading-up, pan freely, or use the compass, altitude, temperature and time until sunset for more context. While recording, time, distance and average speed remain on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, with a Stop button that works without reopening the app. Use HUD at Night: Switch to a large, high-contrast heads-up display for a speed reading you can take in at a glance. Mirror it when you want the reflection in the windshield to read the right way around, or leave it as it is and keep your iPhone on the dash. The screen stays awake while the app is open. Download now and use the GPS speedometer, nine movement modes, live map, compass, speed limits and trip recording for free. Choose PRO to unlock HUD mode, live and recorded speed graphs, and CSV trip exports. GPS accuracy and availability depend on your device, surroundings and signal conditions. Speedometer Ultra is not a substitute for a vehicle’s certified instruments or safe driving practices. Do not interact with the app while driving. Terms of Use: https://speedometerultra.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://speedometerultra.com/privacy

Screenshots

DarkSpeed4 screens
Speedometer Ultra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DarkSpeed at none against Speedometer Ultra's shown. DarkSpeed also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. DarkSpeed sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Speedometer Ultra sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for DarkSpeed against 5.0 for Speedometer Ultra. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of DarkSpeed's written reviews are positive against 75% of Speedometer Ultra's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DarkSpeed ships an update every 5 days, Speedometer Ultra weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DarkSpeed versus Speedometer Ultra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDarkSpeedSpeedometer Ultra
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKonrad OczkowiczUltrafine

Customer experience

DarkSpeed

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speedometer Ultra

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

DarkSpeed

One-time2
  • 7-day TrialFree
  • DarkSpeed Pro$7.99
4 purchases

Speedometer Ultra

Subscriptions4
  • PRO Access$7.997 Days
  • PRO Access7 Days trial$7.997 Days
  • PRO Access7 Days trial$39.991 Year
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  • PRO Access$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DarkSpeed free?
DarkSpeed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer Ultra free?
Speedometer Ultra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DarkSpeed or Speedometer Ultra?
DarkSpeed and Speedometer Ultra are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do DarkSpeed or Speedometer Ultra have ads?
Speedometer Ultra shows ads; DarkSpeed does not.
Which is updated more often, DarkSpeed or Speedometer Ultra?
DarkSpeed ships an update every 5 days, and Speedometer Ultra weekly. Most recently, DarkSpeed was updated on November 5, 2026 and Speedometer Ultra on November 8, 2026.

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