# Speedometer Simple vs GPS Speedometer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Speedometer Simple at fortnightly against GPS Speedometer's every 13 months. Speedometer Simple also leads on ratings volume (128K vs 17) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads 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 GPS Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 4.6 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, GPS Speedometer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | GPS Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews)** | [4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-track-speed/id6443875942/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [Bhavik Savaliya](https://appshunter.io/developer/668085657) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Navigation, #30 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


### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-track-speed/id6443875942)

This app measures your vehicle's speed and tracks total distance traveled. It offers customizable themes, a compass, and trip history with detailed statistics. Features include manual or automatic trip control and a Heads-Up Display mode.

**Highlights:** Measures speed in mph, km/h, and knots, Tracks total distance traveled, Customizable digital and analog themes, Compass for direction heading, Trip history with statistics, Manual and automatic trip control, Heads-Up Display (HUD) mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS Speedometer One Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS Speedometer One Month | $17.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer One Year | $44.99 | per year |
| Speedometer and Odometer Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

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

Speedometer Simple is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.

### Do Speedometer Simple or GPS Speedometer have ads?

Both Speedometer Simple and GPS Speedometer show ads.

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

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Speedometer every 13 months. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 26, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on June 1, 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.*