# DarkSpeed vs Speedometer Ultra

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | DarkSpeed | Speedometer Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkspeed-bike-speedometer/id6780020629/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-ultra/id6790406826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Konrad Oczkowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780020631) | [Ultrafine](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558108175) |

## What reviewers say

### DarkSpeed

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/darkspeed-bike-speedometer/id6780020629)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| DarkSpeed Pro | $7.99 | one-time |


### Speedometer Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-ultra/id6790406826)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Access | $39.99 | per year |
| PRO Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
