Comparison

Speedometer Simple vs SpeedTracker

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

SpeedTracker

Track your speed, altitude, and distance during various outdoor activities. View real-time data, analyze trip history with maps and charts, and receive speed alerts. Supports multiple units and data synchronization.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed, distance, altitude, and direction tracking
  • Multiple activity modes (walking, cycling, driving, etc.)
  • Detailed trip data (duration, average/max speed, air pressure)
  • Speed alerts and automatic trip start/pause
  • Map location and speed trajectory visualization
  • Unit conversion (km/h, mph, knots)
  • iCloud data synchronization
Features
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We often engage in outdoor activities such as running, cycling, driving cars, and even traveling by train, ship, and airplane. I often care about the routes I have taken and frequently desire to know the speed and altitude changes during the process. However, obtaining such information is usually challenging. Now, we have created a handy tool that effortlessly achieves the aforementioned functionalities. It not only facilitates the realization of these features but also provides additional information, including changes in air pressure. During usage, you can simply glance at it to view your real-time speed, making everything feel natural and effortless. Instead of us telling you about it, why not give it a try and download it? Here are the key features: - Intuitive speedometer, including current speed, total distance, altitude, direction, and more. - Multiple speed tracking options, including walking, cycling, driving, boating, taking the train, and flying. - Rich data, including duration, average speed, maximum speed, altitude, and air pressure. - Speed alerts, automatic trip start, automatic trip pause, and more. - Map location and speed trajectory, speed and altitude charts. - Multiple unit conversions, including kilometers per hour, miles per hour, and knots. - Data synchronization across multiple devices with iCloud (all data is stored locally or in your iCloud and not transmitted elsewhere). You can use it for free, but we also offer enhanced features for users who need them, which can be purchased through a one-time payment or subscription. Regarding subscriptions: - Cancel anytime. - Once confirmed, payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. - Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. - You can manage and cancel subscriptions through your App Store account settings after the purchase. Usage notes: - The app requires location permission and good GPS signal to function correctly, as GPS signals are generally weaker indoors, especially underground. - Wi-Fi-only iPads or iPod Touch devices usually do not have GPS modules, so they may not function properly. - GPS signal positioning has inherent inaccuracies, and the app displays signal accuracy. Therefore, the data may have some margin of error. - During usage, please avoid constantly staring at the app and instead focus on the road ahead for safety. Terms of Service: https://kuangbaoat.github.io/speedtracker/termsofservice.html Contact us: kuangbaoat@163.com

Screenshots

Speedometer Simple4 screens
SpeedTracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: SpeedTracker at none against Speedometer Simple's shown. SpeedTracker also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 58%). Speedometer Simple's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 3) and chart position (#23 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 SpeedTracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. 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 4.7 for SpeedTracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 3, 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 92% of SpeedTracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, SpeedTracker monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Speedometer Simple versus SpeedTracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer SimpleSpeedTracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (128K ratings)4.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews58.3% of reviews91.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings128K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#23 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWATT APPS群华 赵

Customer experience

Speedometer Simple

All ratings127,501 ratings
Positive91.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews1,070 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral5.4%
Negative36.3%

SpeedTracker

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%

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

SpeedTracker

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
3 purchases

SpeedTracker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$19.99

Questions

Is Speedometer Simple free?
Speedometer Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SpeedTracker free?
SpeedTracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedometer Simple or SpeedTracker?
Speedometer Simple and SpeedTracker are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 128K and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Speedometer Simple or SpeedTracker have ads?
Speedometer Simple shows ads; SpeedTracker does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or SpeedTracker?
Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and SpeedTracker monthly. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 24, 2026 and SpeedTracker on September 24, 2026.

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