# Speedometer Simple vs Speedometer App

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer Simple at 58% against Speedometer App's 0%. Speedometer Simple also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (128K vs 6). Speedometer App's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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 Speedometer App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedometer Simple holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 6, 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 0% of Speedometer App's.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Speedometer App every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Speedometer App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-app-mph-tracker/id6670559487/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#19** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [APPS15 VISIONARY SOFTWARE LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1746327954) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

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

**Currently charting:** #19 Top Free · Navigation, #32 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


### Speedometer App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-app-mph-tracker/id6670559487)

Track your driving speed, distance, and routes in real-time. Visualize your journeys on detailed maps and share trip summaries with friends. Integrates with Apple Maps for easy navigation.

**Highlights:** Live speed and distance monitoring, Interactive route maps, Detailed trip summaries, Seamless trip sharing, Apple Maps integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer PRO - Trial Pack | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| DriveGO Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| DriveGO Premium | $44.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

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

### Is Speedometer App free?

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

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

Speedometer Simple is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Speedometer App averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

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

Speedometer Simple shows ads; Speedometer App does not.

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

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Speedometer App every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 26, 2026 and Speedometer App on June 11, 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.*