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

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | S.P.E.E.D | Speed Limit Camera |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed/id949186056/reviews) | **[4.6 (530 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-limit-camera-detector/id1237199452/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 440 | **530** |
| Positive reviews | **53.6% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kurmudgeon](https://appshunter.io/developer/354937084) | [IBN Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1078675464) |

## 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


### 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*