Comparison

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer vs GPS Speedometer

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

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About

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

This app displays your current speed using GPS, with a design inspired by speed limit signs. It offers both day and night themes, an accuracy indicator, and optional map features for navigation and browsing points of interest.

Highlights
  • GPS detected speed display
  • Speed in km/h and mph
  • Day and night themes
  • GPS accuracy indicator
  • Map view with current location
  • Browse points of interest on map
  • Map orientation and mode switching
Features
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Since 2015, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer has been the goto speedometer app for your iPhone and iPad ¹ designed to look like Australian (and probably other) speed limit signs. Perfect for when you're driving your car, riding on your bicycle, jet ski, or even on the luge for a quick commute down the mountain - basically any vehicle you can ride under the sky. OK, runners can use it too. Does not work in tunnels... This amazing app has 6+1, yes SIX PLUS ONE features! Always free: 1. Your GPS detected speed in a Big. Red. Circle. 2. Speed in km/h 2. Speed in miles per hour 3. A day theme 4. A night theme (tap the speed reading to toggle) 6. And last but not least, an accuracy indicator that changes from green to orange to red (hold on that's three separate features right there) to show the GPS location accuracy. If it's not green, the speed accuracy will reduce and update less frequently. You're free to test drive the Map feature for 30 minutes, then an inexpensive In App purchase for unlimited use with NO RECURRING SUBSCRIPTION. If you won't use the map but want to give me a small tip, please buy. I'm just one guy - not a company. Here's what you can do with the map: 1. Tap the map button to enable the map. At the same time as the speedometer. Seriously.  - Tap again to toggle to a smaller speedo size, and tap one more time to hide the map 2. View your current location on the map, with or without traffic, or in satellite mode 3. Drag to browse around the map and see businesses and other points of interest 4. Tap the location button to recenter the map on your location 5. Tap the location button again to rotate the map to follow the direction you are going 6. Switch between 2D and 3D mode That's at least 6 more features. I've run out of fingers to count them all! Do you have other feature requests? Please email me at support@thomases.id.au. I'd love to hear from you. * To have access to the GPS please grant permission to access your location - like all other navigation apps. * Use of the map will require a cellular or wifi data connection. ¹ Accurate updates of the GPS (and your speed) require a cellular enabled device - wifi only iPads will not update the speed frequently. Please note that the speed displayed is only as accurate as the speed reading in your iPhone. This app is not a legal speed measuring device and should not be used as a substitute for your car's speedometer. Car speedometers are often inaccurate too.

About

GPS Speedometer

This app combines a speedometer and trip computer to automatically track your speed, distance, and time. It offers real-time trip statistics, automatic stop detection, and a head-up display for easy viewing. A built-in map helps you navigate and track your location.

Highlights
  • Real-time trip statistics
  • Automatic stop detection
  • Head-up display (HUD)
  • Built-in map navigation
  • Multiple units of measurement
  • Aggregated trip data
Features
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GPS Speedometer is the most elegant and unique combination of speedometer and trip computer in one application. Just start the application and it will automatically record your speed, time, distance and many more. This app uses phone’s GPS to accurately determine your speed. Main Features: Trip Computer Track important trip statistics in real time. Average and Maximum speed, distance covered, moving and stopped time. Statistics All the aggregated data from the very first trip will be saved in one single place. Units Our application supports different units of measurements (mph / kph / knots) Automatic Stop Detection Automatically identify either you are moving or standing and calculate your average speed basing on that. Generate trip report showing travel and stoppage time separately. HUD Head-up display – outstanding feature available in GPS Speedometer application. Just enable HUD and put your iPhone under the windshield. Specially designed HUD interface will display the most accurate speed right on the windshield. Map Built-in map will help you not to get lost. You can always switch to navigation mode and check your current position on the map in real time. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/sikoralex/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer4 screens
GPS Speedometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer and GPS Speedometer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's. GPS Speedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (5.5K vs 130). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and GPS Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer against 4.5 for GPS Speedometer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 5.5K ratings behind it against 130, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 24% of GPS Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, GPS Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer versus GPS Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedlimit 88 GPS SpeedometerGPS Speedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (130 ratings) — better4.5 (5.5K ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better24.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1305.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#68 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen ThomasMikhail Nikitsin

Customer experience

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

All ratings130 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral1.5%
Negative5.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

GPS Speedometer

All ratings5,484 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive24.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative73.1%

Bugs and requests

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

GPS Speedometer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes during setup
  • Doesn't detect speed at all
  • Subscription charges even after uninstalling

Requested features

2 requests
  • Add ability to change speedometer color
  • Offer more affordable pricing options

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

One-time1
  • View your location on a map$2.99
7 purchases

GPS Speedometer

Subscriptions7
  • GPS Speedometer Weekly Trial 33 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • GPS Speedometer Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Speedometer GPS Monthly Trial33 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Speedometer MPH & KPH Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Speedometer GPS Quarter Trial33 Days trial$12.993 Months
  • GPS Speedometer Yearly Trial 33 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • GPS Speedometer Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer free?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer free?
GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer is rated higher. Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while GPS Speedometer averages 4.5 from 5.5K ratings.
Do Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or GPS Speedometer have ads?
Neither Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer nor GPS Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or GPS Speedometer?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer ships an update every 13 months, and GPS Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer was updated on September 23, 2026 and GPS Speedometer on September 22, 2026.

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