# S.P.E.E.D vs Speedmeter +

The clearest difference is price: Speedmeter + at Free against S.P.E.E.D's $0.99. Speedmeter + also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 440). S.P.E.E.D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Speedmeter + is free to download; S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speedmeter + holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 440, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 54% and 55% positive.

S.P.E.E.D ships an update every 5 weeks, Speedmeter + every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | S.P.E.E.D | Speedmeter + |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056/reviews) | **[4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 440 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.6% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kurmudgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/354937084) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### S.P.E.E.D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056)

**Currently charting:** #160 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This application displays your current speed in both miles per hour and kilometers per hour. It automatically detects your location and sets the primary unit of measurement to match the country you are in.

**Highlights:** Displays speed in mph, Displays speed in kmh, Automatic unit detection, Country-specific speed units

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- ✨ No ads
- 💯 Accurate speed readings
- ☀️ Day and night mode
- 🔄 Can be flipped vertically and horizontally

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Does not work for many users
- 📉 Shows 0 mph when moving
- 🤷 Users don't know how to use it
- ❓ Units not easily switchable
- 🚫 App does nothing

**Reported bugs**

- App shows 0 mph when moving
- App does not work at all
- Cannot switch main unit to Km/h
- App does not display speed

**Requested features**

- Add knots and m/s units
- Option to change background/text colors
- Add miles traveled option
- Show the time


### Speedmeter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932)

Track your speed and distance with this GPS-based speedometer and odometer. It offers offline functionality, speed limit alerts, and warnings for speed and red light cameras worldwide. View trip details, weather, and altitude, with a convenient Today widget and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** GPS-based speedometer and odometer, Offline functionality, Speed limit display and warnings, Speed and red light camera alerts, Trip distance and duration tracking, Today widget and Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 📍 Provides street/road information
- 💡 Useful features like altitude, compass, etc.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🔋 Inaccurate odometer and distance tracking
- 🔇 Lack of sound alerts/notifications
- 🔍 Speed limit data not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Odometer measures in wrong units
- Speed limit data inaccuracies
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Bluetooth audio integration issues

**Requested features**

- Large digital speed display mode
- Customizable interface and settings
- Sound alerts for speed cameras and limits
- Improved odometer and distance tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is S.P.E.E.D free?

S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speedmeter + free?

Speedmeter + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, S.P.E.E.D or Speedmeter +?

Speedmeter + is rated higher. S.P.E.E.D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Speedmeter + averages 4.5 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do S.P.E.E.D or Speedmeter + have ads?

Speedmeter + shows ads; S.P.E.E.D does not.

### Which is updated more often, S.P.E.E.D or Speedmeter +?

S.P.E.E.D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Speedmeter + every 6 months. Most recently, S.P.E.E.D was updated on October 13, 2026 and Speedmeter + on October 13, 2026.

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