Comparison

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert vs Speedometer Simple

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

This app provides detailed speed and acceleration tracking with customizable audio alerts for exceeding speed limits. It includes features like a HUD display, GPS tracking, and the ability to save and export journey data.

Highlights
  • Audio speed limit alerts
  • GPS tracking and route display
  • G-meter for acceleration
  • HUD for night driving
  • Odometer and altimeter
  • Export journey data (GPX, KMZ, CSV)
  • Waypoint management
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1. Step-by-step audio notifications once you have reached your required speeds. 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 Audio alert settings: • "60! 70!! 80!!!": One audio signal once you go over 60, a continuous signal for over 70, and another continuous (and more unpleasant) signal for over 80. • "60! 70": Detailed cues, such as "60! 70!!". • "50!! 55. 60!!": Continuous signal within the speed range between 50 and 55, and continuous signal for over 60. • "60!!! 60.": One signal above 60. • You can enter a comment at the beginning of the line, for example, "Highway 70!!!". • Type in any word without numbers (for example, "OFF") and use if to turn off the speed control. • You can upload your own WAV file with the name of the signal (for example, "!.wav" or "!!!.wav") to play your own sound. Connect your iPhone to a computer, then go to iTunes > iPhone > "File Sharing" > Apps. Or use the "Files" app. You will need to restart the app. IMPORTANT! 1. When driving past tall buildings (or in the mountains or woods) with the filter off, the device may display false speed spikes (due to an unstable satellite signal). In this case, switching the filter on may be a better option. 2. Car speedometers often display a higher than actual speed, the difference sometimes reaching 10%. This is due to your wheels’ diameter. This is why at high speeds GPS speedometers can deliver better accuracy than your regular car speedometer. And the higher the speed, the more accurate your GPS speedometer is. 3. Please note that temporary false readings are possible with ANY GPS speedometer when you start using it. 4. Battery life (iPhone 5S, poor light outside, 100% => 20%): Background mode (iPhone asleep): ~ 9 h Speedometer (speed, distance): ~ 4 h Track-enabled map: ~ 2 h 30 min https://youtu.be/92TefSsz7gY

About

Speedometer Simple

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
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Speedometer Simple is a simple speedometer that is very easy to use. This app uses phone's GPS to accurately determine your speed. Speedometer has large fonts and supports mph, km/h, and knots speed display. Optionally, city name and a compass can be shows on the screen. The app also shows the traveled distance. Average and maximum speed is displayed in an optional screen as well. Interface color can be set one of many pre-selected colors. Speedometer app can record the speed during your trips and provide post-trip statistics like maximum speed, traveled distance etc. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/speedometer_privacy

Screenshots

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert4 screens
Speedometer Simple4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert at none against Speedometer Simple's shown. Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (79% vs 58%). Speedometer Simple's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 13) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speedometer Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert's written reviews are positive against 58% of Speedometer Simple's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert ships an update every 2 months, Speedometer Simple fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 24, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert versus Speedometer Simple: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer, Speed Limit AlertSpeedometer Simple
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (13 ratings)4.7 (128K ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.1% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings13128K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#22 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmitriy KharutskiyWATT APPS

Customer experience

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive79.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative16.3%

Speedometer Simple

All ratings127,501 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,070 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative36.3%

Bugs and requests

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Speedometer Simple

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert

One-time1
  • Full version$1.99
5 purchases

Speedometer Simple

Subscriptions4
  • Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Premium$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99

Questions

Is Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert free?
Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert 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, Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert or Speedometer Simple?
Speedometer Simple is rated higher. Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert averages 4.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 from 128K ratings.
Do Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert or Speedometer Simple have ads?
Speedometer Simple shows ads; Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert or Speedometer Simple?
Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert ships an update every 2 months, and Speedometer Simple fortnightly. Most recently, Speedometer, Speed Limit Alert was updated on August 24, 2026 and Speedometer Simple on September 24, 2026.

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