# GPS Speedometer vs Speedometer Simple

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Speedometer Simple at 128K against GPS Speedometer's 1.5K. Speedometer Simple also leads on chart position (#22 vs unranked). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for GPS Speedometer against 4.7 for Speedometer Simple. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 1.5K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 58% of Speedometer Simple's.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, Speedometer Simple fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | Speedometer Simple |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-track-speed/id711323002/reviews) | **[4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **128K** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#22** |
| Size | 215 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppAspect Technologies Pvt. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/962656494) | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) |

## 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


### Speedometer Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Navigation, #34 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app uses your phone's GPS to display your current speed accurately. It supports multiple units, shows traveled distance, and offers optional city names and a compass. You can also record trip statistics like maximum speed and distance.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS speed tracking, MPH, KM/H, and knots support, Displays traveled distance, Optional city name and compass, Records trip statistics, Customizable interface colors

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Speedometer Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Helpful for vehicles without built-in speedometers
- 💡 Useful for tracking mileage and maintenance
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Customizable color schemes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS signal issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent data synchronization
- 🐛 Inaccurate location/city information
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Speed not displayed when screen is locked or app is in background
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate speed readings at times

**Requested features**

- Add full-screen map option
- Implement a 'pause' feature for recordings
- Allow customization of fonts and colors
- Integrate speed camera and red light detection
- Provide a widget and Apple Watch companion


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer or Speedometer Simple?

Speedometer Simple is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 from 128K ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or Speedometer Simple have ads?

Both GPS Speedometer and Speedometer Simple show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or Speedometer Simple?

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speedometer Simple fortnightly. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speedometer Simple on September 25, 2026.

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