BitSpeed vs Hiking Tools
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BitSpeed
This app provides precise GPS telemetry for speed, heading, and altitude. It offers two display modes, analog and digital HUD, with real-time trip statistics. Designed for drivers with a focus on clarity and ease of use, it is completely free and ad-free.
- Real-time speed (MPH/KPH)
- Compass heading
- Trip statistics (max speed, average speed, distance)
- Analog and digital HUD displays
- Auto-scaling speed range
- Dark mode by default
- VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support
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BitSpeed turns your iPhone GPS speedometer Whether you're behind the wheel, on the bike, or watching the world pass by from a window seat, BitSpeed delivers precise, ad-free GPS telemetry — beautifully. Two Displays. One Tap. Switch instantly between a premium analog dial and a minimalist digital HUD. Both modes share the same data and the same elegant dark theme. Live GPS Telemetry • Real-time speed in MPH or KPH • Compass heading with cardinal direction (NE 042°) • Smoothed over a 3-second window to eliminate GPS jitter • Best-for-navigation accuracy mode for the cleanest reading Trip Stats • Maximum speed since session start • Average speed • Total distance traveled • Live altitude • One-tap reset Auto-Scaling Range The analog dial gracefully tops out at 120 MPH for cars and bikes — and seamlessly rescales to 750 MPH for aviation when you climb above 115. Built-in hysteresis keeps the transition silky. Designed for Drivers • Massive, glanceable typography • Glassmorphism with electric-blue accents • Dark mode by default — easy on the eyes day or night • 60 FPS spring-damped needle and number transitions • VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support Free. Forever. No Strings. BitSpeed has no ads, no analytics, no tracking, no subscriptions, and no account requirements. Your location is processed entirely on-device and never leaves your iPhone. If BitSpeed becomes part of your daily ride, a small one-time tip helps keep it that way. Safety Please mount your iPhone securely before driving. Do not interact with BitSpeed while operating a vehicle. Made with care by Bitvellum.
Hiking Tools
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Make room for the tools you use on the trail. Hiking Tools brings an altimeter, compass, GPS hike log and bear bell together in one customizable view. Show, hide and reorder Select the tools you want to see, hide the rest and drag to change their order. Keep your favorites at the top for each hike. Check your surroundings and record your hike View altitude, heading, coordinates, speed and air pressure. Record elapsed time, distance and total ascent, then export your recorded track as GPX. See the distance and bearing to saved waypoints and your starting point. Useful extras, together Check sunrise, sunset, incline and battery level. Use the flashlight, share your location, copy coordinates or play the bear bell even with the screen locked. Choose from three color themes, light or dark appearance, and a hiking mode with larger numbers and buttons. Set up your tools for your next hike. Air pressure readings require a supported device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Hiking Tools at 17.0 against BitSpeed's 26.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | BitSpeed | Hiking Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Scott Clayton | Kota Miura |
In-app purchases
BitSpeed
No in-app purchases
Hiking Tools
No in-app purchases









