# Speedometer Simple vs Speedometer 5G

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speedometer Simple at free with in-app purchases against Speedometer 5G's subscription. Speedometer Simple also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (128K vs 502). Speedometer 5G's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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 Speedometer 5G sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedometer Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 502, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 58% and 59% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Speedometer 5G |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews)** | [4.3 (502 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-5g/id1573259088/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 502 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **58.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [Viktar Zhukavets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537955560) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Free · Navigation, #35 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


### Speedometer 5G

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-5g/id1573259088)

Track your speed accurately with this GPS-enabled digital speedometer. Features include trip recording, a compass, customizable speed limits, and a head-up display for windshield projection. Supports various vehicles and measurement units.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Customizable speed limits, Odometer for distance tracking, Integrated compass, Trip recording and map view, Head-up projection (HUD), Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer | $2.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer. | $5.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer | $19.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer. | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is Speedometer 5G free?

Speedometer 5G is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer Simple or Speedometer 5G?

Speedometer Simple is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Speedometer 5G averages 4.3 from 502 ratings.

### Do Speedometer Simple or Speedometer 5G have ads?

Speedometer Simple shows ads; Speedometer 5G does not.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or Speedometer 5G?

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Speedometer 5G fortnightly. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 25, 2026 and Speedometer 5G on September 17, 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.*