Comparison

Talking Speedometer vs Fitmeter Bike Basic

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

Head to head
About

Talking Speedometer

This app provides spoken speed alerts and detailed journey tracking. It includes features like a G-meter for acceleration, HUD display, and the ability to save and export trip data. Track your routes, set waypoints, and control music playback while monitoring your speed and performance.

Highlights
  • Voice speed notifications
  • GPS tracking and route saving
  • G-meter for acceleration
  • HUD display for windshield reflection
  • Odometer and altimeter
  • Exportable journey data (GPX, CSV)
  • Waypoint management
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A TALKING VERSION OF ANOTHER SPEEDOMETER. DOWNLOAD OUR FREE SPEEDOMETER TO TRY OUT THE KEY FEATURES. 1. Voice cues to notify you when you reach the selected speed. About 25* languages supported. Receive speed voice cues while listening to music. 2. Speed data filtering. Readings with the filter on are more inert than those with the filter off though. THE FILTER MUST BE ON WHEN CYCLING, JOGGING OR WALKING. 3. The G-meter. Get APPROXIMATE acceleration calculated based on your speed variation. Why use the GPS G-meter: no need to keep your iPhone in a fixed position or connect it to your vehicle’s computer system, which means speed readings can be taken discreetly, for example, during a test drive. Taking a number of readings compensates lesser accuracy. Acceleration is calculated only when the filter is off. Acceleration cannot be measured near tall buildings, in the mountains or woods. 4. Large, well-lit digits 5. HUD (the speed is displayed in the windscreen reflection at night time or in cloudy weather) 6. Background mode. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. 7. Speed and acceleration graphs 8. Odometer 9. Altimeter 10. Time, journey duration, and current stop duration. The current stop duration will be reset after 20 seconds of motion. 11. See tracks on the map 12. Save tracks 13. Compass 14. Angle of incline (inclinometer) 15. Aircraft descent/climb angle 16. Get detailed stats for any part of your journey 17. Export your journey to a KMZ or GPX file 18. Export track statistics table to a CSV file 19. Load and show your route (journey plan) on the map together with a track. To do this, create a route, using a special online service (such as GPX Editor - https://www.gpxeditor.co.uk/map, The online GPX file editor - https://gpx.studio/, Track drawing websites - https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Track_drawing_websites) on your desktop, and export it as a GPX (KML, CSV) file. The file name must begin with "Route". Using iTunes, transfer the file into the app (OR use the "Files" app). Following this, you will be able to select your route at the bottom of your track list. Now you can easily travel following your route line, even without loading a map. 20. Export and import files via iTunes and email 21. Waypoints (description, color selection, keywords, photos, audio records) 22. A single waypoint database with a filter option 23. Music controls 24. No annoying ads 25. Vintage design Why use voice cues: 1. Get notified if you have gone over the speed limit. 2. Voice cues allow novice drivers to find out their current speed without taking their eyes off the road. 3. Control your speed, even when you have limited or no access to your phone's screen, for example, when you are out jogging, roller-skating, cycling or skiing. 4. Keep your speed under control when you are driving at high speeds , as taking your eyes off the road can be highly dangerous. 5. Control your speed discreetly by using headphones. Voice cues rules: • "50,80-" — Receive voice cues once the speed goes over or under 50 and each time it changes after hitting the 80 mark. • "+25,-30" — Receive voice cues once the speed hits the 25 mark (when speeding up) and when it goes below 30 (while slowing down). • "10-20" like "10,11,12,...19,20". • "0-10-60,70-5-" — Detailed cues, such as "0,10,20,...60,70,75,80,85,90,...". • "-10-10-40,+70-5-" — Detailed cues, such as "-10, -20, -30, -40, +70, +75, +80, +85, +90,...". • You can use rules for sound signals (for example "55!! 60!!!"). But then the rules for pronouncing the speed will not work. https://youtu.be/fu7nlxfjkf8 * — English, Deutsch, 日本語, Español, Français, Italiano, Русский, العربية, ไทย, Nederlands, Português, Polski, Ελληνικά, Bahasa Indonesia, Svenska, Türkçe, 한국어, Magyar, Čeština, Dansk, Suomi, Română ...

About

Fitmeter Bike Basic

This app transforms your device into a comprehensive bicycle computer, tracking your rides in real-time. It offers detailed metrics like speed, distance, altitude, and calories burned, with options to review past sessions and share achievements.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS tracking
  • Speed, distance, and duration metrics
  • Altitude and calorie tracking
  • Auto-pause detection
  • Session history and statistics
  • iCloud and CSV import/export
  • Apple Health integration
Features
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Fitmeter Bike turns your iPhone/iPad into a bicycle computer with incredible functionality. Try it once and it’ll remain the only biking app on your iPhone for years to come! Whether you are an amateur that is just starting, or a pro preparing for a competition, Fitmeter Bike is the advanced tracker you need to track and upgrade your cycling. REAL TIME TRACKING Your session is tracked GPS based and all data is presented in real-time. View your current speed, average speed, distance, but also see advanced tracking data like uphill or downhill difference. And everything you track is kept neatly organized in History for later viewing. FEATURES: - GPS based position and route of the session will be displayed on a map including distance markers. - Current speed - Distance - Duration of the session - Pause time - Auto Pause detection - Average speed - Top speed - Altitude tracking. Uphill / Downhill - Burned calories - Split times - History. All activities will be stored and can be reviewed. Limited to 10 sessions in the Basic version - Import / Export all activities from / to iCloud or a CSV file - Statistics. Speed and Altitude over distance - Records. See your all-time records and a summary over all sessions. - Facebook support. Post sessions to your Facebook timeline. - Apple health support: Active Energy, Cycling Distance, Weight, Workouts - Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Dutch, Hungarian Now go, get this cycling tracker app and turn your iPhone into a bicycle computer! Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Screenshots

Talking Speedometer4 screens
Fitmeter Bike Basic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fitmeter Bike Basic at Free against Talking Speedometer's $2.99. Fitmeter Bike Basic also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Talking Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 63%). On in-app purchases and device support 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

Fitmeter Bike Basic is free to download; Talking Speedometer costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Talking Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fitmeter Bike Basic has 13K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Talking Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 63% of Fitmeter Bike Basic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Talking Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, Fitmeter Bike Basic monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Talking Speedometer versus Fitmeter Bike Basic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTalking SpeedometerFitmeter Bike Basic
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.8 (13K ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better63.3% of reviews
Number of ratings213K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyVolker Schueppel

Customer experience

Talking Speedometer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Fitmeter Bike Basic

All ratings12,893 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral2.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews158 reviews
Positive63.3%
Neutral19.6%
Negative17.1%

Bugs and requests

Talking Speedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Fitmeter Bike Basic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Paused time is still included in average speed
  • Poor color scheme for top bar buttons
  • Calorie counter is malfunctioning
  • Excessive battery usage

Requested features

6 requests
  • Auto resume option
  • Option to keep screen on or set screen timeout
  • Option to hide GPS map
  • Ability to set distance interval for notifications
  • Louder mile signal
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  • Ability to map a course after cycling

In-app purchases

None

Talking Speedometer

No in-app purchases

None

Fitmeter Bike Basic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Talking Speedometer free?
Talking Speedometer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fitmeter Bike Basic free?
Fitmeter Bike Basic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Talking Speedometer or Fitmeter Bike Basic?
Talking Speedometer is rated higher. Talking Speedometer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Fitmeter Bike Basic averages 4.8 from 13K ratings.
Do Talking Speedometer or Fitmeter Bike Basic have ads?
Fitmeter Bike Basic shows ads; Talking Speedometer does not.
Which is updated more often, Talking Speedometer or Fitmeter Bike Basic?
Talking Speedometer ships an update every 3 months, and Fitmeter Bike Basic monthly. Most recently, Talking Speedometer was updated on September 10, 2026 and Fitmeter Bike Basic on September 26, 2026.

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