# Speedometer Simple vs Drive Smarter

The clearest difference is ads: Drive Smarter at none against Speedometer Simple's shown. Speedometer Simple's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 24%) and ratings volume (131K vs 22K). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 Drive Smarter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Speedometer Simple against 4.8 for Drive Smarter. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 131K ratings behind it against 22K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Speedometer Simple's written reviews are positive against 24% of Drive Smarter's.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Drive Smarter every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Drive Smarter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (131K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-smarter/id1498075222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **131K** | 22K |
| Positive reviews | **58.5% of reviews** | 23.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #108 |
| Size | 77 MB | 761 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [CEDAR ELECTRONICS HOLDINGS CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565592379) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Free · Navigation, #26 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


### Drive Smarter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-smarter/id1498075222)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Free · Navigation, #114 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app acts as a companion to compatible connected dashcams, allowing you to manage recordings, share clips, and access emergency features. It offers streamlined reporting for insurance and firmware updates for your devices.

**Highlights:** Manage dashcam recordings, Download and trim video clips, Share recordings with contacts, Insurance claim reporting, Mayday emergency services, Remote snapshot photos, Device firmware updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Loyal customer
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Straight forward
- 👍 Works well when it works
- 👍 Consistent updates have really made the experience so much smoother

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection troubles while using CarPlay
- 🐛 Has bugs and flaws to fix immediately
- 🐛 Useless map in apple CarPlay
- 🐛 FAILS CONSTANTLY
- 🐛 Very slow ands buggish

**Reported bugs**

- Spotty WiFi connection
- Inconsistent speed limit display
- Inability to connect to detector
- Frequent disconnects from detector
- Difficulty configuring WiFi hotspot

**Requested features**

- Improve navigation app
- Ability to launch app from CarPlay screen
- Ability to send directions to app from other apps
- Option to orient map in direction of travel
- Ability to delete multiple videos at once


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is Drive Smarter free?

Drive Smarter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer Simple or Drive Smarter?

Drive Smarter is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 131K ratings, while Drive Smarter averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Speedometer Simple or Drive Smarter have ads?

Speedometer Simple shows ads; Drive Smarter does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or Drive Smarter?

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Drive Smarter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on October 21, 2026 and Drive Smarter on October 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Speedometer Simple or Drive Smarter?

Speedometer Simple currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Drive Smarter at #108. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*