# Speedometer Simple vs SpeedTracker

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | SpeedTracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews) | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtracker-gps-speedometer/id6475022988/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [群华 赵](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896658035) |

## 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


### SpeedTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedtracker-gps-speedometer/id6475022988)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro | $7.99 | per year |
| Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*