Comparison

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer vs Speedometer

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

Head to head
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

Speedometer

This app tracks your current, average, and maximum speed, along with distance traveled. It offers a heads-up display mode and speed limit alerts. Supports both mph and km/h.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed tracking (current, average, max)
  • Distance traveled measurement
  • Map view with current location
  • Windscreen projection display
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Imperial/metric unit support
Features
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Speedometer lets you determine the exact speed of all types of transport. The app shows the current, average and maximum speed, and tracks the distance traveled. For usability purposes, the app features a projection display mode and displays your current location on the map. Both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h) are supported as speed measurement units. The app uses your phone’s GPS to accurately determine your speed. Therefore, access to your location is required for proper operation. Key features: • Determine the current, average and maximum speed in imperial/metric measurement units; • Measure the distance traveled; • Track location on a map; • Calculate the acceleration time; • Windscreen projection display mode; • Speed limit control mode. Visual and sound effects will warn you if the established speed limit is exceeded; • Simple user interface. You can purchase an auto-renewable subscription to get full access. Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews for the same price and the duration period depends on the selected plan (weekly, monthly, yearly) unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can turn off the auto-renewal feature at any time by changing your account settings. Please choose from our standard subscription options below: 1-week subscription from $2.99; 1-month subscription from $5.99; 12-month subscription from $9.99. Prices may change depending on your country. Privacy Policy: https://appliks.com/privacy-policy ​​Terms of Use: https://appliks.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer4 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer at free with in-app purchases against Speedometer's subscription. Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). Speedometer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 63%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 Speedometer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.8 for Speedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 130 and 250 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 63% of Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 71% of Speedometer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer ships an update every 9 months, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedlimit 88 GPS SpeedometerSpeedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (130 ratings)4.8 (250 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews71.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings130250 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen ThomasAppLiks Sp. z O.O.

Customer experience

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

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

Speedometer

All ratings249 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

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

Speedometer

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Access$2.997 Days
  • Weekly Access$4.997 Days
  • Speedometer Pro3 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Speed Tracker Pro3 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Access$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Access$5.991 Year
  • Yearly Access$10.991 Year
  • GPS Speedometer Pro3 Days trial$10.991 Year

Questions

Is Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer free?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or Speedometer?
Speedometer is rated higher. Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 130 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.8 from 250 ratings.
Do Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or Speedometer have ads?
Neither Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer nor Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or Speedometer?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer ships an update every 9 months, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Speedometer on November 7, 2026.

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