Speedometer Simple vs AlertComm1
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Accurate GPS speed tracking
- MPH, KM/H, and knots support
- Displays traveled distance
- Optional city name and compass
- Records trip statistics
- Customizable interface colors
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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
AlertComm1
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AlertComm helps fire, EMS, law enforcement and emergency management agencies recall and coordinate off-duty personnel when an incident needs more hands. AlertComm is a staff recall and mobilization tool. It does not replace 911, CAD or your dispatch center, and it is not a way to request emergency help. It works alongside your existing dispatch system. RECALL STAFF IN SECONDS • Launch an event and notify the right people by push, SMS, voice call and email • Staff acknowledge with one tap: participating, or unable to participate • Automatic re-notification for anyone who hasn't responded KNOW WHO'S COMING • Live status for every recalled responder: acknowledged, en route, delayed, arrived • See each person by name and role • Live map of responders converging on the scene SEND PEOPLE WHERE THEY'RE NEEDED • Each responder gets a report-to location (staging, station, command post) • One-tap routing to their assignment • Event chat and documents for everyone involved OFF-DUTY AWARENESS (optional modules) • Proximity alerts: authorized off-duty responders near an emergency can answer "I'm responding" or "Unavailable" with one tap • Live audio: listen to your agency's radio channels from anywhere • AI incident feed: local radio traffic summarized into a mapped list of incidents. AI summaries can be wrong; always verify with official sources. BUILT FOR AGENCIES • Each organization controls its own users, roles and which modules are turned on • Works for fire, EMS, police, emergency management, hospitals and campus safety AlertComm accounts are provided by your agency. Contact your administrator for access.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AlertComm1 at none against Speedometer Simple's 5. AlertComm1 also leads on ads (none vs shown). Speedometer Simple's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. AlertComm1 asks for nothing beyond the download.
Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, AlertComm1 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer Simple | AlertComm1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (131K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 131K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #20 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | WATT APPS | Emergency Medical Services Management Group, LLC. |
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
AlertComm1
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Speedometer Simple
- 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
- Remove Ads$9.99
AlertComm1
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedometer Simple free?
Is AlertComm1 free?
Do Speedometer Simple or AlertComm1 have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or AlertComm1?
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