# Speedometer Simple vs Astron Skyfinder

The clearest difference is ads: Astron Skyfinder at none against Speedometer Simple's shown. Astron Skyfinder also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 58%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Speedometer Simple's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (132K vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Astron Skyfinder sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Astron Skyfinder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 132K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Speedometer Simple's written reviews are positive against 93% of Astron Skyfinder's.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Astron Skyfinder every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Astron Skyfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (132K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astron-skyfinder/id1495600954/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **132K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **92.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [Dr. Andre Schulz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495600953) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Navigation, #28 Top Free · 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


### Astron Skyfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astron-skyfinder/id1495600954)

Easily identify celestial objects in the night sky, whether using the naked eye, binoculars, or a telescope. It provides directions for viewing stars, planets, nebulae, and more, along with astronomical data like moon phases and sunrise/sunset times.

**Highlights:** Celestial object identification, Naked eye, binoculars, and telescope support, Moon phase tracking, Sunrise and sunset times, Season start times, Sidereal time calculation, Compass with azimuth display

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |
| Premium 1 Year | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is Astron Skyfinder free?

Astron Skyfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer Simple or Astron Skyfinder?

Astron Skyfinder is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while Astron Skyfinder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Speedometer Simple or Astron Skyfinder have ads?

Speedometer Simple shows ads; Astron Skyfinder does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or Astron Skyfinder?

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Astron Skyfinder every 6 months. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on November 4, 2026 and Astron Skyfinder on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*