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Best Gesture Controlled Apps

4+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.4 avg rating
3 free apps
Updated August 2026

SpeedGlow Speedometer is the household name in gesture controlled apps, but it's far from the only option. We track 4+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Gesture Controlled Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1SpeedGlow Speedometer - Gesture Controlled SpeedoSpeedGlow Speedometer - Gesture Controlled Speedo$1.993.4★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
2Particle Light EffectsParticle Light EffectsFree—NoNoMay 2026
3Mote: Live Camera EffectsMote: Live Camera EffectsFree—NoYesAug 2026
4GesturePlay - Video PlayerGesturePlay - Video PlayerFree—NoYesMay 2026

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FAQ about Gesture Controlled Apps

What are the best gesture controlled apps for iPhone?
SpeedGlow Speedometer - Gesture Controlled Speedo tops our gesture controlled apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.4-star average from 5 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $1.99.
Yes — 3 of the top gesture controlled apps we rank are free to download, including Particle Light Effects and Mote: Live Camera Effects.
SpeedGlow Speedometer - Gesture Controlled Speedo has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 4+ gesture controlled apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
SpeedGlow Speedometer provides a highly accurate speed reading using your iPhone's GPS chip. It features a clean, elegant display with gesture controls for easy operation, a speed limit alarm, and a head-up display mode to reflect speed on your windshield.
Key features include gesture controls for navigation, precise GPS speed readings, a customizable speed limit alarm, a head-up display mode, and the ability to choose from six glowing LCD colors. It also offers customizable units (MPH/Km/h) and clock formats (12/24hr).