# Speedo vs Speed Limit Camera

Speedo and Speed Limit Camera both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of Speedo's written reviews are positive against 32% of Speed Limit Camera's. Speedo also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Speed Limit Camera's advantage is ratings volume (530 vs 58). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedo sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speed Limit Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speedo against 4.6 for Speed Limit Camera. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Limit Camera has 530 ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Speedo's written reviews are positive against 32% of Speed Limit Camera's.

Speedo ships an update every 3 weeks, Speed Limit Camera every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedo | Speed Limit Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedo-speedometer-gps/id946793911/reviews) | [4.6 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **530** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 34 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/572858235) | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedo-speedometer-gps/id946793911)

This app functions as a smart GPS speedometer, displaying your current speed and tracking trip data. It offers customizable speed limit reminders and a unique head-up display feature for your windshield. Export your trip data and choose between light and dark modes.

**Highlights:** Scalable speedometer display, Odometer for total distance, Trip tracking with max/average speed, Export trip data (GPX, CSV, KML), Speed limit reminders, Head-up display (HUD), Light and dark modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedo Pro Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Speedo Pro Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Speedo Lifetime Pro | $34.99 | one-time |


### Speed Limit Camera

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452)

This app detects European speed limits using your phone's camera and map data. It displays your current speed and the limit, providing warnings if you exceed it. Features include CarPlay support and advanced road sign recognition.

**Highlights:** Real-time speed limit detection, Camera-based road sign recognition, Map-based speed limit data, CarPlay support, Speeding warnings, GPS speedometer

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Limits Pro weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Limits Pro monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Limits Pro yearly | $12.99 | per year |
| Limits Pro (One time purchase) | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speed detection
- 👍 Clean and simple design
- 💡 Useful concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unreliable sign detection
- 🐛 Misses electronic/variable speed signs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Incompatible with CarPlay

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect speed limit display
- Inconsistent sign recognition
- Camera focus issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to manually set speed limits
- Support for more road sign types (e.g. entry/exit, temporary)
- Improved sign detection in low light/poor conditions
- Background mode/integration with navigation apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedo free?

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

### Is Speed Limit Camera free?

Speed Limit Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedo or Speed Limit Camera?

Speedo and Speed Limit Camera are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 58 and 530 ratings respectively.

### Do Speedo or Speed Limit Camera have ads?

Neither Speedo nor Speed Limit Camera shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedo or Speed Limit Camera?

Speedo ships an update every 3 weeks, and Speed Limit Camera every 3 months. Most recently, Speedo was updated on October 9, 2026 and Speed Limit Camera on October 13, 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.*