Comparison

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) vs Virtual Dashboard

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

Head to head
About

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

Track your elevation, speed, and location with this GPS-enabled tool. Share your current map location via SMS or email, and view your journey on various map modes. Features include unit settings, calibration, and a real-time compass.

Highlights
  • Elevation tracking
  • Speedometer (mph/kmh)
  • Location sharing via SMS/email
  • Map integration (satellite, hybrid, standard)
  • Real-time compass
  • Unit settings (imperial/metric)
Features
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Get your elevation, climb rate and much more, wherever you are ! SMS your map location link Your location link is very helpful in sometimes,such like when you are lost and you want ask your friends for a help. For this situation, you just need send your location link to she/he, and your friend can find you and your ways very easily in the building Maps (for map view in a web browser). Features included - Imperial and Metric unit settings. - Altiude calibrate refresh button. - GPS accuracy indicator. - GPS distance accuracy indicator. Track information - Time elapsed. - Distance. - Average speed. - Max speed. - Altitude. Tracking - Speed tracking in mph or km/h based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Distance tracking in miles or kilometers based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Time tracking. - Tracking location on map. - Ability to turn tracking off/on. - Longitude, latitude coordinates. Map integration - Satellite maps mode. - Hybrid maps mode. - Standard maps mode. - Tracking location changes trajectory. Compass - Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. - Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. - Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). - Course Share - Start, end points, coordinates link email sending - Map screenshot email sending

About

Virtual Dashboard

Create custom dashboards using your device's sensors to display speed, altitude, and more. Navigate with a map featuring route planning, points of interest, and breadcrumb tracking. Customize units, themes, and map views for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable sensor gauges
  • Speedometer and odometer
  • GPS and barometric altimeter
  • Artificial horizon
  • Navigational map with overlays
  • Route planning and ETA
  • Points of interest search
Features
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Bring your iPhone and iPad's sensors to life on Virtual Dashboard. Arrange a variety of different gauges to create your own custom dashboards. You can choose from: ○ Speedometer (with peak hold) ○ Odometer (distance travelled, resettable) ○ GPS Altimeter (absolute altitude) ○ Barometric Altimeter (relative altitude) ○ Accelerometer (with peak hold) ○ Artificial Horizon (pitch and roll) ○ Compass (with magnetic heading and true track indicator) ○ Elapsed time (with average speed) Swipe to display a navigational map with resizable gauge overlays. You can select from road, bike, nautical chart, satellite, topographic, and survey (blank) modes.  The map shows your current coordinates, track, and heading, and drops breadcrumb markers as you travel. Tap to set a destination and the map displays your distance, bearing, direction to steer, and ETA to the destination. Search the map for points of interest or street addresses. Customize your units, map features, and gauge behavior. Select from one of the many available themes (theme requires in-app purchase). Connect your external MFI GPS device and see faster updates. We currently support the Bad Elf GPS units.

Screenshots

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)4 screens
Virtual Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Dashboard at 100% against Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s 37%. Virtual Dashboard also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Virtual Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Virtual Dashboard has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Dashboard's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) versus Virtual Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAltimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)Virtual Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.4 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings211 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTigran MkhitaryanKevinnovate, LLC

Customer experience

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive36.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative56.1%

Virtual Dashboard

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)

One-time2
  • Remove Ads$3.99
  • Get Pro$3.99
2 purchases

Virtual Dashboard

One-time2
  • Donate for Development$0.99
  • Unlock All Themes$2.99

Questions

Is Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) free?
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Dashboard free?
Virtual Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Virtual Dashboard?
Virtual Dashboard is rated higher. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Virtual Dashboard averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.
Do Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Virtual Dashboard have ads?
Neither Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) nor Virtual Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Virtual Dashboard?
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, and Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. Most recently, Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) was updated on September 18, 2026 and Virtual Dashboard on June 4, 2026.

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