Comparison

Speed vs Digital Speed GPS Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Speed

Features
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Speed turns your iPhone into a glowing car-style dashboard: a big GPS speedometer with a sweeping blue arc, plus compass, altitude and G-force dials on one dark, glanceable screen. THE DASHBOARD - Large GPS speedometer with an animated gauge and huge digits you can read at a glance - Compass dial with a smooth rotating needle - Live altitude readout from GPS - G-force meter that plots acceleration in real time BUILT FOR EVERY JOURNEY - Works in cars, on bikes, boats and trains - anywhere with a GPS signal - km/h, mph or knots, with the gauge scale adapting to your unit - Altitude in metres or feet to match - Keep-screen-awake option so the dashboard never sleeps mid-drive TRIP STATS - Distance, maximum speed, average speed and moving time - Trip start time, with one-tap reset for a fresh journey PRIVACY FIRST Your location never leaves your device - no accounts, no route uploads, no history stored anywhere but your phone. REMOVE ADS Speed is free with occasional ads. A single one-time purchase removes every ad forever. Glance down, know your speed. Drive safe. IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ Speed readings come from your device's GPS and are provided for informational and educational purposes only. Accuracy varies with GPS signal, weather and surroundings, and readings may differ from your vehicle's certified instruments - always rely on your vehicle's own speedometer for driving decisions. Never interact with your phone while driving: set up the app before you set off, mount the device securely, and keep your eyes on the road. Always obey local speed limits and traffic laws. Privacy Policy https://chalplex.blog/apps/speedometer/speedometer.php Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Digital Speed GPS Speedometer

This app provides a clear, glanceable GPS speedometer with a bold digital dashboard. It tracks trips, offers HUD mode, and allows for manual speed alerts. Designed for drivers, cyclists, and anyone needing real-time speed information.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speed display
  • Switchable KM/H and MPH
  • Trip recording and history
  • HUD mode for windshield reflection
  • Manual speed alerts
  • Portrait/landscape orientation
  • High-contrast dark interface
Features
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MotionDial turns your iPhone into a clear GPS speedometer with a large, easy-to-read dashboard. Open the app, allow location access and see your live speed without starting a trip or creating an account. For driving, motorcycling or cycling, keep speed and trip information in one simple view. KEY FEATURES • Real-time GPS speed with large digits and an analogue needle • Switch between km/h and mph; knots (kn) are available with Pro • Four dashboard styles: British Green, Ivory Classic, Amber Mechanical and Cyan Technology • Personalize dashboard styles, interface themes and home screen backgrounds • Record, pause and resume trips; review distance, duration, moving time, average speed and top speed • Save trip history on your device and rename or delete individual trips • HUD mode with mirrored or normal speed display • Set your own speed threshold with visual, sound and haptic alerts • Portrait and landscape layouts with a high-contrast interface Core real-time speed measurement is free. Trip recording, unlimited history, knots and additional appearance options are Pro features. PRIVACY No account is required. Trip data is stored on your device by default. PLEASE NOTE GPS accuracy depends on signal quality. Readings may be less reliable in tunnels, underground or where the sky is obstructed. Continuous GPS use may affect battery life. Speed alerts use a threshold you set manually; they do not identify the road's legal speed limit. MotionDial is for reference only and does not replace your vehicle's speedometer or road signs. Set up the app before moving and never operate your phone while driving. PRO PURCHASES Pro offers monthly and annual subscriptions and a lifetime one-off purchase. Available plans and local prices are shown in the app before purchase. Lifetime access is a one-off purchase and does not renew. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Use Restore Purchases in the app to restore eligible purchases made with the same Apple Account. Membership and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/YgqKwPdJmiH0ulkF92kco1CznCg?from=from_copylink Privacy Policy: https://gcn1s2rmayw3.feishu.cn/wiki/SGBIwmUWCiPWoWktE5sclLRgnol?from=from_copylink

Screenshots

Speed3 screens
Digital Speed GPS Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Digital Speed GPS Speedometer at none against Speed's shown. Digital Speed GPS Speedometer also leads on chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Speed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Digital Speed GPS Speedometer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
Speed versus Digital Speed GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedDigital Speed GPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Subscription
Best chart rank—#17 — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChaleepa Mallawa春城 贾

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speed

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Digital Speed GPS Speedometer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Speed free?
Speed is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Digital Speed GPS Speedometer free?
Digital Speed GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speed or Digital Speed GPS Speedometer have ads?
Speed shows ads; Digital Speed GPS Speedometer does not.

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