Comparison

S.P.E.E.D vs Speed Limit Camera

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

S.P.E.E.D

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
Currently charting
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SPEED is a hyper-focused speedometer for iPhone. No clutter, no maps, no menus to dig through—just your speed, rendered beautifully and instantly the moment you open the app. At its heart is a bespoke seven-segment display, hand-drawn in vector paths rather than a generic font. Every digit illuminates like authentic dashboard hardware: active segments glow brightly while inactive ones stay faintly visible in the background, just like a real LED readout. The result is crisp at every size, from iPhone SE to Pro Max. FEATURES • Bespoke seven-segment readout — custom vector-drawn digits with an authentic hardware glow. • Instant MPH / KMH or even KTS switching — tap to swap units; your choice is remembered next time. • Stays awake on your mount — the screen never auto-dims while you're tracking, perfect for a car mount or bike handlebar. • Beautiful light & dark themes — pure OLED black with neon green at night, crisp charcoal on light gray by day, following your system setting automatically. • Smooth, real-time telemetry — GPS-driven speed powered by CoreLocation. • 100% free — no ads, no in-app purchases, no locked features. Ever. PRIVACY FIRST s.p.e.e.d has a zero data footprint. Your location is used only in the moment to calculate your speed—nothing is stored on your device, no routes or history are kept, and nothing is ever transmitted over the network. BUILT TO STAY OUT OF YOUR WAY When you minimize the app or lock your screen, location updates suspend immediately to protect your battery. Lightweight, focused, and respectful of your phone and your privacy. Open it. Glance at it. That's the whole app.

About

Speed Limit Camera

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
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Traffic Sign Camera helps you see your current speed and the detected speed limit at a glance while you drive. It combines live camera recognition with map-based speed-limit lookup from OpenStreetMap, then shows the result in a clear driving display with a GPS speedometer. ► Top Features • Live camera-based recognition of European speed limit signs. • OpenStreetMap speed-limit lookup for roads, city areas, zones, and places where physical signs may be missing. • Smart merging of camera and map sources into one overall speed-limit display. • GPS speedometer with color feedback when you approach or exceed the current limit. • Sound alerts for newly detected signs and overspeed warnings. • CarPlay support for viewing speed and limit information on your dashboard. • Configurable km/h or mph units, speed tolerance, warning threshold, camera mode, and map query interval. • Ultra wide camera support on compatible iPhones for a broader view of roadside signs. ► How It Works Traffic Sign Camera watches the road ahead with your iPhone camera, finds possible speed-limit signs with on-device machine learning, and reads the sign value with Vision text recognition. At the same time, it can use your current location and course to request map-based speed-limit data. The app combines both sources so you can keep your eyes on one simple limit display. ► Important Limitations Traffic Sign Camera is a driver assistance tool, not a replacement for your attention or local traffic law. • Optimized for European speed limit signs. US speed limits are not currently supported. • Poor lighting, bad weather, dirty windows, unusual signs, or narrow curves can reduce camera recognition quality. • The app does not currently detect every end-of-limit, town boundary, or special-case road rule. • Map data depends on OpenStreetMap coverage and an internet connection. • Missed or incorrect detections can occur. Always follow posted signs and local rules. ► Notes from the Developer If you like Traffic Sign Camera, a rating helps a lot. For suggestions or support, please contact us by email from inside the app. ► Disclaimer The author assumes no liability for any damages occurring in connection with this app. Use is entirely at your own risk. By using the app, you accept the complete exclusion of liability and compensation claims. ► Important Notes Concerning Subscriptions All above subscriptions renew within 24 hours before the current period ends, and you will be charged through your iTunes account. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Manage or cancel your subscription from iTunes Account settings. See our Terms & Conditions (https://ibn-software.com/app-terms-conditions) and Privacy Policy (https://ibn-software.com/app-privacy-policy).

Screenshots

S.P.E.E.D4 screens
Speed Limit Camera2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speed Limit Camera at Free against S.P.E.E.D's $0.99. Speed Limit Camera also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.0). S.P.E.E.D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (54% vs 32%). On ratings volume, ads, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speed Limit Camera is free to download; S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99 up front. Speed Limit Camera sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. S.P.E.E.D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Speed Limit Camera holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 440 and 530 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of S.P.E.E.D's written reviews are positive against 32% of Speed Limit Camera's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

S.P.E.E.D ships an update every 5 weeks, Speed Limit Camera every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
S.P.E.E.D versus Speed Limit Camera: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterS.P.E.E.DSpeed Limit Camera
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (440 ratings)4.6 (530 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews — better32.4% of reviews
Number of ratings440530 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#160 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKurmudgeonIBN Software GmbH

Customer experience

S.P.E.E.D

All ratings440 ratings
Positive74.5%
Neutral3.2%
Negative22.3%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative42.9%

Speed Limit Camera

All ratings530 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews142 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral14.8%
Negative52.8%

User reviews

S.P.E.E.D

From 440 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Speed Limit Camera

From 530 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

S.P.E.E.D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

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

Speed Limit Camera

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect speed limit display
  • Inconsistent sign recognition
  • Camera focus issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

None

S.P.E.E.D

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Speed Limit Camera

Subscriptions3
  • Limits Pro weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Limits Pro monthly$7.991 Month
  • Limits Pro yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Limits Pro (One time purchase)$24.99

Questions

Is S.P.E.E.D free?
S.P.E.E.D costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speed Limit Camera free?
Speed Limit Camera is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, S.P.E.E.D or Speed Limit Camera?
Speed Limit Camera is rated higher. S.P.E.E.D averages 4.0 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while Speed Limit Camera averages 4.6 from 530 ratings.
Do S.P.E.E.D or Speed Limit Camera have ads?
Neither S.P.E.E.D nor Speed Limit Camera shows ads.
Which is updated more often, S.P.E.E.D or Speed Limit Camera?
S.P.E.E.D ships an update every 5 weeks, and Speed Limit Camera every 3 months. Most recently, S.P.E.E.D was updated on October 13, 2026 and Speed Limit Camera on October 13, 2026.

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