Comparison

Speedometer Simple vs Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Speedometer Simple

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
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Speedometer Simple is a simple speedometer that is very easy to use. This app uses phone's GPS to accurately determine your speed. Speedometer has large fonts and supports mph, km/h, and knots speed display. Optionally, city name and a compass can be shows on the screen. The app also shows the traveled distance. Average and maximum speed is displayed in an optional screen as well. Interface color can be set one of many pre-selected colors. Speedometer app can record the speed during your trips and provide post-trip statistics like maximum speed, traveled distance etc. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bit.ly/speedometer_privacy

About

Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers

This driving companion uses GPS to display your real-time speed, distance traveled, and altitude on a virtual dashboard. It includes speed limit alerts to help you drive safely and avoid tickets. Optimized for iOS devices, it enhances every journey.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed monitoring
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Altitude display
  • Distance tracker
  • Virtual dashboard
  • Optimized for iOS
Features
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Introducing Speedometer, your ultimate driving companion for iPhone. Utilizing the precision of advanced GPS technology, Speedometer offers a virtual dashboard that displays your speed in real-time. Whether you're cruising the highways, navigating city streets, or exploring off-road, get accurate speed readings right at your fingertips. # Key Features - Real-time Speed Monitoring: Experience instant speed readings with our intuitive and sleek virtual dashboard. - Speed Limit Alert: Set your desired speed limit and receive notifications if you go over. Drive safely and avoid those pesky speeding tickets! - Altitude Display: Stay informed about your elevation, whether you're scaling mountains or driving through valleys. - Distance Tracker: Monitor the distance you've covered during your trips. Ideal for long drives or keeping tabs on daily commutes. - Optimized for iPhone: With a user-friendly interface and seamless performance, Speedometer is designed for the optimal iOS experience. Stay informed, drive safely, and make every journey more insightful with Speedometer. Download now and elevate your driving experience! # Subscription For the Pro subscription, subscriptions will be charged monthly or weekly for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions will automatically renewed unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase Term of Use : https://warthoglab.com/terms-of-use Privacy : https://warthoglab.com/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Speedometer Simple4 screens
Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers at none against Speedometer Simple's shown. Speedometer Simple's advantage is ratings volume (132K vs 423) and chart position (#19 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Speedometer Simple against 4.6 for Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 132K ratings behind it against 423, 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 50% of Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Speedometer Simple versus Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer SimpleSpeedometer GPS Speed Trackers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (132K ratings) — better4.6 (423 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings132K — better423
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
Best chart rank#19 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWATT APPSWarthogLab

Customer experience

Speedometer Simple

All ratings128,842 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews1,129 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.5%
Negative36.2%

Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers

All ratings423 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral4.7%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Speedometer Simple

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Speed not displayed when screen is locked or app is in background
  • Occasional crashes and freezes
  • Inaccurate speed readings at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • 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 GPS Speed Trackers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Speedometer Simple

Subscriptions4
  • Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Premium$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Premium$19.991 Year
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  • Speedometer Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$9.99
4 purchases

Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Plan Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Weekly3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro Plan Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer Simple free?
Speedometer Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers free?
Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Simple or Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers?
Speedometer Simple is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 132K ratings, while Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers averages 4.6 from 423 ratings.
Do Speedometer Simple or Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers have ads?
Speedometer Simple shows ads; Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers?
Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers monthly. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on November 1, 2026 and Speedometer GPS Speed Trackers on October 30, 2026.

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