# Speedometer Simple vs Simple Speedometer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Speedometer at 100% against Speedometer Simple's 58%. Simple Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Speedometer Simple's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). 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 Simple Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Simple Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 5, 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 100% of Simple Speedometer's.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Simple Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and July 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Simple Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-speedometer-pure-speed/id6450427052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [Nikita Cherednikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1802840676) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #23 Top Free · Navigation, #29 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


### Simple Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-speedometer-pure-speed/id6450427052)

Transform your device into a digital dashboard for various activities. Customize your display with widgets for music, navigation, and tracking. Enjoy accurate speed readings and alerts, with offline functionality.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS speed (km/h & mph), Speed limit alerts, Music widget for Apple Music control, Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, Customizable widgets (compass, altitude, odometer), Apple Watch companion app, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is Simple Speedometer free?

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

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

Simple Speedometer is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Simple Speedometer averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

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

Speedometer Simple shows ads; Simple Speedometer does not.

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

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Simple Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 24, 2026 and Simple Speedometer on July 30, 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.*