SpeedTrace vs Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SpeedTrace
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SpeedTrace turns your iPhone into a beautiful, glanceable GPS speedometer and trip recorder. Driving, cycling, running or sailing β see your real speed in big, high-contrast digits, watch your route draw itself on the map, and keep a history of everywhere you've been. Free to download. No ads. No account. No tracking. Everything is a one-time purchase. β TWELVE SPEEDOMETER FACES β β’ Classic: the original arc gauge, free forever β’ Horizon: snow, timber or coast scrolling past at your speed, under the sky outside right now (Pro only) β’ Aurora: curtains of light that shift color as you go, with not a single line on them β’ Chrono: an observatory watch in blued steel, with two live subdials β’ Minimal, Retro LCD, Analog, Neon, Vintage, Rally, Turbo and Digital Cluster β’ Try any locked face for 30 seconds on the road before you decide β A SKY THAT FOLLOWS THE SUN β β’ The whole app is colored by the sky outside β dawn, midday, dusk, night β’ Worked out from the sun's angle where you are, not from a clock β BIG, GLANCEABLE SPEED β β’ Large, high-contrast readout you can read at a glance β’ Switch units instantly: km/h, mph, knots or m/s β’ Live altitude, compass heading, session max & average speed β’ Honest GPS status β we never fake a confident reading on a weak signal β HUD MODE β β’ Mirrors your speed onto the windshield after dark β’ Green while you're clear, red the moment you're over the limit β LIVE ROUTE MAP β β’ Watch your route draw itself in real time; follow mode keeps you centered, and you can pan freely anytime β TRIP RECORDING & HISTORY β β’ One tap to start; keeps going with the screen off β’ Automatic recording (optional): driving starts a trip, parking ends it β’ Trips come back as postcards β your route on a map, in the sky color of the hour you drove β’ Every trip saved with distance, duration, max/average speed and climb β’ Detail view with speed and elevation charts, and a share card of your route β’ Export as GPX or CSV to analyze elsewhere β SPEED LIMIT & ALERTS (optional) β β’ Shows the posted limit for the road you're on, from OpenStreetMap β’ Coverage varies by road; where none is published, SpeedTrace says so instead of guessing β’ Gentle voice and sound alerts when you go over β’ Leave it off and the app uses no network at all β LIVE ACTIVITY, WIDGET & SYNC β β’ Keep your live speed in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen β’ Home-screen widget, plus iCloud sync to every device you own β 0β100 ACCELERATION TIMING β β’ Time a standing start: 0β100 km/h or 0β60 mph, and keep every run to compare β BUILT FOR EVERY JOURNEY β β’ Day & night themes, six color palettes for your dial, and a keep-screen-awake option so your speed never dims away β WHAT'S FREE, WHAT'S PRO β Free: the Classic dial, all four units, the live map, unlimited trip history, trip charts, GPX/CSV export, speed limit alerts, automatic recording, share cards, Live Activity, the widget and iCloud sync. SpeedTrace Pro is a single one-time purchase that unlocks every paid dial β including Horizon, which is sold no other way, and every dial added in future at no extra cost β along with HUD mode, 0β100 timing, the color palettes and the alternate app icons. Individual dials can also be bought on their own. β PRIVACY FIRST β No servers, no accounts. Your trips, routes and speed history live only on your device and in your own iCloud. We don't collect analytics, we don't track you, and we never sell your data. The optional Speed Limit feature is the only thing that touches the network β and only when you turn it on. β QUESTIONS? WE ANSWER β Something not working, or a feature you wish existed? Email support@mzjpg.com β a real person reads every message and replies, usually within a day. And if SpeedTrace has earned its place on your home screen, a review means a lot to an independent developer. Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SpeedTrace uses background location only while recording a trip.
Speedometer
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a modern GPS speedometer for car journeys, daily commutes, bike rides, motorcycle trips, boating, and more. See real-time speed in MPH, KM/H, or knots, follow your route on a live map, and save every trip with detailed driving statistics. Whether you need a speedometer for car travel, a GPS speed tracker for a road trip, a digital MPH speedometer, or a trip odometer and mileage tracker, Speedometer delivers the essential information in a clean, driver-focused design. REAL-TIME GPS SPEEDOMETER: β’ View your current GPS speed on a large, easy-to-read display β’ Choose a modern analog gauge or digital speedometer β’ Switch between MPH, KM/H, and knots β’ Check GPS signal quality before you travel β’ Use portrait or landscape mode β’ Open Focus mode for a distraction-free speed display β’ Choose System, Light, or Dark appearance TRIP TRACKER AND GPS ODOMETER Start a trip to record your journey from beginning to end. The GPS odometer and mileage tracker capture: β’ Total distance β’ Trip duration β’ Moving and stopped time β’ Average and maximum speed β’ Start and finish locations β’ Your recorded route β’ Speed and altitude telemetry Save completed journeys to your trip history and review their map, statistics, and interactive charts whenever you want. LIVE MAP AND ROUTE RECORDER: Follow your position and recorded path on a live map. The map dashboard keeps current speed, trip time, distance, recording status, and GPS quality close at hand. Open a completed trip to see its route, start and finish points, and speed or altitude graph. HEAD-UP DISPLAY: Turn your device into a windshield HUD speedometer, heads-up display reflects digital speed. Secure your phone in a suitable holder or stable dashboard position, make any adjustments before the vehicle starts moving, and keep your eyes focused on the road. HUD is designed as a driving aid only and should never distract you from safe driving. CUSTOM SPEED LIMIT ALERTS: Set a warning speed and receive an alert when you go above it. β’ Adjustable speed limit β’ Quick limit presets β’ Optional sound warning β’ Optional haptic feedback β’ Automatic limit conversion when changing units The speed alert helps you stay aware but does not replace road signs or responsible driving. LIVE ACTIVITIES, LOCK SCREEN, AND DYNAMIC ISLAND: On supported devices, Live Activities keep ongoing speed and trip progress visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while recording, so useful information remains available without repeatedly opening the app. SMART TRIP EXPERIENCE: β’ Optional automatic trip detection while the app is running β’ Just start driving and trip will be detected automatically (must be enabled from settings) β’ Screen-awake option for continuous visibility β’ Clear location and GPS-accuracy guidance β’ Adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad β’ Matching trip controls on the Speed and Map screens β’ Light and dark themes for day or night Use Speedometer 78 App as: β’ A GPS speedometer for car driving β’ An MPH speed tracker for American roads β’ A KM/H speedometer for travel and cycling β’ A bike speedometer and bicycle trip tracker β’ A motorcycle or scooter speedometer β’ A GPS odometer and mileage tracker β’ A speed limit monitor with sound and vibration β’ A route map and trip history recorder β’ A digital dashboard and windshield HUD β’ A speedometer in knots for boating From a quick commute to a long-distance drive, Speedometer keeps live speed, route, distance, and trip statistics organized in one modern dashboard. IMPORTANT: Speed is calculated from device location data. GPS availability and accuracy can vary with satellite reception, device hardware, reduced location permission, tunnels, covered areas, weather, and tall buildings. This app is not a certified vehicle instrument. Always follow official road signs, local laws, and your vehicleβs instruments. Mount your device securely and never interact with it while driving. Continued GPS use may affect battery life.
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Verdict
SpeedTrace and Speedometer are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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 | SpeedTrace | Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dajiale | Muhammad Aqib |
In-app purchases
SpeedTrace
No in-app purchases
Speedometer
No in-app purchases








