Comparison

Speedometer ⁺ vs Traverse

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer ⁺

This app functions as a digital speedometer and odometer, tracking your speed and distance in miles or kilometers. It offers features like speed limit and speed camera warnings, weather display, and a today widget.

Highlights
  • Digital speedometer
  • Odometer tracking
  • Speed limit warnings
  • Speed camera warnings
  • Weather display
  • Today Widget support
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Speed display is a digital speedometer, odometer for the iPhone and iPad. Track your speed and distance from your iPhone in Miles and Kilometer Speed limit warning Speed camera warning Weather display Odometer Maximum speed display Average speed display Road name display Today Widget Apple Watch app

About

Traverse

Features
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Plan backcountry ski tours and mountain routes with 3D maps, terrain layers, mountain weather and regional conditions in one place. Traverse helps skiers, alpinists, climbers and guides prepare for the ground ahead. READ THE TERRAIN Explore slope angle, aspect, terrain shade, flat areas and elevation bands. Use the map to understand the ground before you go. CHECK CONDITIONS See regional avalanche danger, bulletin headlines, wind, freezing level and recent snowfall alongside the map. Weather forecasts are tied to the place and elevation you are reviewing. Coverage varies by region. EXPLORE GLACIERS AND HUTS Where data is available, view glacier outlines, ice-flow velocity, crevasse susceptibility and snowline signals. Find mountain huts with altitude, capacity, winter-room availability and opening status. PLAN ROUTES AND TRIPS Draw a route, snap it to OSM trails or browse routes from Camptocamp and PeakHut. Review distance, ascent and estimated time. Build multi-day plans with routes, waypoints, notes, permits, bookings and a gear checklist, then share a plan link with your group. TAKE YOUR ATLAS OFFLINE Save routes, waypoints and supported map regions before you leave reception. Import GPX files, preview their geometry and export planning bundles. Track a route on Apple Watch and follow progress through Live Activities. Traverse is a planning aid. Always consult official bulletins, use appropriate training and make your own decisions in the field. Terms of Use (EULA): https://traversemaps.com/app/terms

Screenshots

Speedometer ⁺4 screens
Traverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer ⁺ at none against Traverse's 8. Speedometer ⁺ also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Traverse's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. Traverse sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Speedometer ⁺ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedometer ⁺ ships an update every 5 months, Traverse every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Speedometer ⁺ versus Traverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer ⁺Traverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniCom TechnologyPedro Marques

Bugs and requests

Speedometer ⁺

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work on iOS 12.2
  • Doesn't read all street names
  • Displays incorrect speed information

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to remove ads
  • Change time format from military to regular
  • Improve speed limit accuracy

Traverse

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Speedometer ⁺

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Traverse

Subscriptions6
  • Traverse Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Traverse Pro Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Traverse Guide Monthly2 variants$19.991 Month
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  • Traverse Pro Annual$59.991 Year
  • Traverse Pro Annual7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Traverse Guide Annual2 variants$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedometer ⁺ free?
Speedometer ⁺ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Traverse free?
Traverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speedometer ⁺ or Traverse have ads?
Speedometer ⁺ shows ads; Traverse does not.
Which is updated more often, Speedometer ⁺ or Traverse?
Speedometer ⁺ ships an update every 5 months, and Traverse every 6 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer ⁺ was updated on September 26, 2026 and Traverse on September 30, 2026.

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