Comparison

APEX vs Speedometer GPS・Tracker

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

Head to head
About

APEX

Features
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APEX turns your iPhone into a precision GPS speedometer and automatic driving tracker, wrapped in a clean motorsport design built for drivers, riders, and car enthusiasts. Requires a subscription. APEX offers a free trial; after the trial, a monthly or yearly subscription — or a one-time lifetime purchase — is required to use the app and all features listed below. Glance down and see your exact speed in km/h or mph on a big, high-contrast digital display. APEX can start and stop recording on its own when you drive, then plays every trip back with a route map, speed & elevation charts, and a full breakdown of how you drive. KEY FEATURES - Live GPS speedometer with a large digital readout in km/h or mph - Automatic trip detection: starts & stops recording hands-free - Speed camera alerts: cameras, red lights, stop signs & crossings ahead (OpenStreetMap) - Driving analytics: cornering, hard braking & acceleration, stops, peak g-force and a smoothness score - Trip history & detail: route on a map plus speed-over-time and elevation graphs - Shareable trip cards: post your route & stats to Stories and feeds - Global leaderboard: compare your top speed, fully anonymous - Live Activities & Dynamic Island: keep speed and recording on the Lock Screen - Background recording: keep tracking with the screen off - GPX export: take your routes anywhere - Private cloud sync: your drives are backed up without an account or email BUILT DIFFERENT - 100% ad-free, no banners while you drive - Privacy-first: anonymous by default, no sign-up, no email required - Designed for speed: a focused, motorsport-inspired interface APEX PREMIUM Upgrade to unlock driving analytics, speed-camera alerts, unlimited trip history, leaderboard submissions, gauge themes and GPX export. Monthly and yearly subscriptions and a one-time lifetime unlock are available; a free trial may apply. Speed and alerts come from GPS and OpenStreetMap data and are for reference only. Always keep your eyes on the road and obey local speed limits and traffic laws. SUBSCRIPTION APEX Premium is an auto-renewing subscription billed to your Apple ID. It renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. A one-time lifetime unlock is also available. Terms of Use: https://apex.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://apex.app/privacy

About

Speedometer GPS・Tracker

Features
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Speedometer GPS・Speed Tracker: Know Your Speed, Keep Your Eyes on the Road Speedometer GPS・Speed Tracker turns your phone into a precise GPS speedometer with a true heads-up display. See your speed, the limit of the road you are on, and a full breakdown of every trip you take. No cables, no adapters, no car connection required. Main Offerings: - Digital and Analog Speed Views: Read your speed on a crisp seven-segment display or a classic sweeping gauge, whichever you prefer. Both are driven by your device's GPS, so they work in any vehicle, from a car to a bike to a boat. (Pro subscription required) - Heads-Up Display Mode: Lay your phone flat on the dashboard and the mirrored readout reflects onto your windshield, floating in your line of sight. Your speed stays visible while your eyes stay on the road ahead. (Pro subscription required) - Automatic Road Speed Limits: The app looks up the posted limit for the road you are driving on and shows it right beside your speed. Where map data is missing, you can set a manual limit so you are never left guessing. (Pro subscription required) - Over-Limit Alerts: The moment you cross the limit, a sound, a vibration and a full-screen flash let you know. The alert sound plays even with the ringer on silent, and a tolerance setting keeps it from firing over the smallest overshoot. (Pro subscription required) - Trip Tracker and History: Record any drive to capture distance, active time, top and average speed, maximum altitude and total climb. Every trip is saved to your history, so you can look back at any journey you have taken. (Pro subscription required) - Made for the Dashboard: Switch between km/h and mph, choose a light or dark theme, and pick from eight languages. The screen stays awake while you drive, and there is no background tracking. (Pro subscription required) This is far more than a number on a screen. Your car's speedometer reads a little high by design, and it never tells you the limit of the road you are actually on. Speedometer GPS・Speed Tracker gives you a true GPS reading and the posted limit side by side, so you always know exactly where you stand. Whether you are driving a rental in an unfamiliar city, watching your speed through a work zone, keeping a clean licence on a long motorway run, or simply curious how far and how fast you rode today, the app is ready the moment you set off. Download today and drive with your speed, your limit, and your eyes exactly where they belong. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

APEX4 screens
Speedometer GPS・Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Speedometer GPS・Tracker at 15.1 against APEX's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. APEX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Speedometer GPS・Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
APEX versus Speedometer GPS・Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAPEXSpeedometer GPS・Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMuhammed Ali BalcKALLUM DANIEL BROOKS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

APEX

Subscriptions2
  • APEX Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • APEX Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
6 purchases

Speedometer GPS・Tracker

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Speedometer$7.997 Days
  • Weekly Speedometer 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Speedometer$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly Speedometer 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Annual Speedometer$83.991 Year
  • Annual Speedometer 3-Day Trial3 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is APEX free?
APEX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer GPS・Tracker free?
Speedometer GPS・Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do APEX or Speedometer GPS・Tracker have ads?
Neither APEX nor Speedometer GPS・Tracker shows ads.

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