# Speedometer Simple vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speedometer Simple at free with in-app purchases against Speedometer's subscription. Speedometer Simple also leads on ratings volume (128K vs 251) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Speedometer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (71% vs 58%). On price, rating, in-app purchases 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 Speedometer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. 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 Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 251, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Speedometer Simple's written reviews are positive against 71% of Speedometer's.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews) | **[4.8 (251 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker-pro/id1665188204/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 251 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [AppLiks Sp. z O.O.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804335622) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Navigation, #28 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-speed-tracker-pro/id1665188204)

Track your speed and distance traveled with this GPS-based application. It displays current, average, and maximum speeds, offers a projection mode for windshield display, and includes speed limit alerts. Supports both mph and km/h.

**Highlights:** Current, average, and maximum speed tracking, Distance traveled measurement, Location tracking on map, Windscreen projection display, Speed limit control with alerts, Imperial/metric unit support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speed Tracker Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Yearly Access | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly Access | $10.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Pro | $10.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is Speedometer free?

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

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

Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.8 from 251 ratings.

### Do Speedometer Simple or Speedometer have ads?

Speedometer Simple shows ads; Speedometer does not.

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

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speedometer on September 22, 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.*