Comparison

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer vs Haulbeam

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

Haulbeam

Features
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Haulbeam is truck-safe navigation built for Australian heavy-vehicle drivers. Set your truck's dimensions once, and every route respects your height, width, length, weight and axles — with warnings for low bridges, weight limits and roads that aren't built for trucks. TRUCK-SAFE ROUTING - Routes that avoid low bridges, narrow roads and weight-restricted bridges where the data allows. - Live height, weight, width, length and HGV-ban warnings along your route. - Clear turn-by-turn guidance with spoken directions and a live speed-limit display. LIVE ROAD INTEL - See and report hazards — low bridges, closures, accidents, roadworks and weather — from other drivers in real time. - Heads-up near NHVR Heavy Vehicle Safety Stations, public weighbridges and NSW SAFE-T-CAM sites. - Heavy-vehicle rest areas for fatigue-break planning. HANDS-FREE "HEY MAP" - Search, navigate, add stops and report hazards by voice — keep your hands on the wheel. Your speech is transcribed on your device. SUBSCRIPTION Free to try for 30 days. After that, Haulbeam Pro is A$3.99/week (auto-renewing): truck-safe routing, live hazards and hands-free voice. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Bridge and restriction data comes from OpenStreetMap and other sources and is not exhaustive — always obey road signage. You remain responsible for your vehicle's compliance. Privacy Policy: https://haulbeam.jarnaljitsingh.com/support.html Terms of Use: https://haulbeam.jarnaljitsingh.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer4 screens
Haulbeam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Haulbeam at every 2 days against Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer's every 9 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Haulbeam sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer ships an update every 9 months, Haulbeam every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer versus Haulbeam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedlimit 88 GPS SpeedometerHaulbeam
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (130 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings130 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBen ThomasJarnaljit Singh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer

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

Haulbeam

Subscriptions1
  • Haulbeam Pro$2.997 Days

Questions

Is Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer free?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Haulbeam free?
Haulbeam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or Haulbeam have ads?
Neither Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer nor Haulbeam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer or Haulbeam?
Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer ships an update every 9 months, and Haulbeam every 2 days. Most recently, Speedlimit 88 GPS Speedometer was updated on October 9, 2026 and Haulbeam on October 6, 2026.

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