# GPS Speedometer vs Speedmeter +

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedmeter + at none against GPS Speedometer's 10. Speedmeter + also leads on ratings volume (4.7K vs 1.5K) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). GPS Speedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (66% vs 55%). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GPS Speedometer against 4.5 for Speedmeter +. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 4.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 55% of Speedmeter +'s.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, Speedmeter + every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | Speedmeter + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-track-speed/id711323002/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 54.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 215 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962656494) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-track-speed/id711323002)

Monitor your speed and track journeys across various activities like driving, cycling, or boating. Features include customizable speed alerts, dash cam recording, parking assistance, and driving performance analysis. Integrates with smartwatches for convenient control and monitoring.

**Highlights:** Speed monitoring (MPH, KM/H, KTS), Customizable speed limit alarms, Journey tracking and history, Dash cam recording with cloud storage, Parking location marking and navigation, Driving performance analysis and score, Smartwatch integration for tracking control

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Speed Dials Premium Access | $4.99 | one-time |
| CarPlay Premium Features | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Features Life Time | $39.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Reliable performance
- 💡 Useful tracking features
- 🔍 Good for verifying vehicle speed
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔍 Inaccurate speed readings
- 💰 Intrusive ads and paywalls
- 🔇 Interrupts music playback

**Reported bugs**

- Speed display stuck at 0 mph
- Tracking functionality stops mid-trip
- Purchased ad-free version still shows ads

**Requested features**

- Customizable display options
- Trip odometer and history tracking
- Integration with Apple Watch
- Improved visibility in sunlight
- Ability to disable data collection


### Speedmeter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932)

Track your speed and distance with this GPS-based speedometer and odometer. It offers offline functionality, speed limit alerts, and warnings for speed and red light cameras worldwide. View trip details, weather, and altitude, with a convenient Today widget and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** GPS-based speedometer and odometer, Offline functionality, Speed limit display and warnings, Speed and red light camera alerts, Trip distance and duration tracking, Today widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 📍 Provides street/road information
- 💡 Useful features like altitude, compass, etc.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🔋 Inaccurate odometer and distance tracking
- 🔇 Lack of sound alerts/notifications
- 🔍 Speed limit data not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Odometer measures in wrong units
- Speed limit data inaccuracies
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Bluetooth audio integration issues

**Requested features**

- Large digital speed display mode
- Customizable interface and settings
- Sound alerts for speed cameras and limits
- Improved odometer and distance tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedmeter + free?

Speedmeter + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer or Speedmeter +?

GPS Speedometer is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Speedmeter + averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or Speedmeter + have ads?

Both GPS Speedometer and Speedmeter + show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or Speedmeter +?

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speedmeter + every 6 months. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speedmeter + on September 23, 2026.

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