5 Best Speedometer Apps for Android (2026 Tested)
Your car's speedometer is not as honest as you think. Car makers set them to read slightly higher than your real speed on purpose, as a safety margin. That is fine until you are driving an old car with a broken dial, riding a bike with no speedometer at all, or wondering whether that speed camera will fine you. A speedometer app uses your phone's GPS to measure speed from your actual movement, and the good ones add trip tracking, speed warnings, and a heads-up display that reflects onto your windshield.
There is a trap in this category, though. Most of the guides ranking speedometer apps are years old, and they keep recommending apps that no longer exist. I read five of those guides fully, then checked every app on its live Play Store listing. Three of the most-recommended apps are dead or broken in 2026. Here are the ones that actually work, plus the honest story about the ones that don't.
How this list was built
Each app had to be alive on the Google Play Store with a verified package name, because copycat apps with confusingly similar names are common here. It had to work offline for the core speed reading, since you need it most where the signal is worst. It had to be updated recently enough to run on current Android versions. And it had to do more than show one big number — trip stats, speed alerts, or HUD mode had to be part of the deal.
One honest note on accuracy: apps love to claim "98%" or "99%" accuracy. Real GPS speed is usually within a few km/h of your true speed on open roads, but tunnels, tall buildings, heavy rain, and cheap phone GPS chips all make it worse. Treat these apps as helpful guides, not legal instruments.
Quick comparison
| App | Rating / reviews | Offline | HUD | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPS Speedometer: Odometer HUD | 4.58 / 61,100 | Yes | Yes | Best all-round pick |
| GPS Speedometer: Speed Tracker | 4.67 / 61,900 | Yes | Yes | Lightweight offline use |
| Waze | 4.34 / 8.9M | No | No | No extra install needed |
| Google Maps | Pre-installed | Partial | No | Drivers already navigating |
| HUD Speedometer Speed Monitor | 4.29 / 7,200 | Yes | Yes | Night driving HUD |
1. GPS Speedometer: Odometer HUD — best all-round pick
Package: com.ktwapps.speedometer · Developer: KTW Apps · Rating: 4.58 (61,100 reviews) · Price: Free
This is the most complete speedometer package on the Play Store right now. It measures current, average, and top speed in km/h, mph, knots, or m/s, and it keeps working offline — only the map backgrounds need the internet. The standout feature is the floating speedometer: a small overlay that stays visible on top of Google Maps or Waze, so you get your navigation and an accurate speed reading at the same time.
You also get a proper HUD mode with a mirrored display for windshield reflection, custom speed alerts with sound and visual warnings, an odometer with trip meter, and travel history with route export. A recent update even lets speed-limit alerts work without starting a tracking session. With 61,000 reviews and a 4.58 rating, it is both popular and genuinely maintained.
Two honest caveats from the listing and reviews. The app may share some data types with third parties and the data cannot be deleted, so privacy-minded drivers should read the data safety section. And like every GPS app, it is heavy on the battery — one reviewer reported serious drain on a long drive, so keep a car charger handy.
Good for: drivers who want everything in one app: speed, trips, alerts, and HUD.
Download GPS Speedometer: Odometer HUD on Google Play
2. GPS Speedometer: Speed Tracker — best lightweight offline pick
Package: com.coolniks.niksgps · Developer: COOL NIKS · Rating: 4.67 (61,900 reviews) · Updated: Aug 2025 · Price: Free
This is the app the old guides call "GPS Speedometer and Odometer." The name changed, but it is the same popular app, now called GPS Speedometer: Speed Tracker. With the highest rating in this list (4.67 from nearly 62,000 reviews), it earns its place: real-time GPS speed, a digital odometer, HUD mode for night driving, customizable speed alerts, a compass, trip history, and a floating window over other apps.
It is deliberately small and battery-friendly, which matters on long trips. It works fully offline, supports mph, km/h, m/s, and knots, and even shows live weather while you drive. Cyclists and bikers like it because it is simple to glance at and cheap on resources.
The marketing claims "high accuracy," and it is good on open roads, but remember the GPS limits from the introduction — no app holds its accuracy in a tunnel. Also note that the old "Pro" listing for this app is stale; the current free app under the package above is the one to install.
Good for: anyone who wants a light, offline speedometer that just works.
Download GPS Speedometer: Speed Tracker on Google Play
3. Waze — best if you don't want another app
Package: com.waze · Developer: Waze · Rating: 4.34 (8.9M reviews) · Price: Free
If you already drive with Waze, you may not need a speedometer app at all. Waze has a built-in speedometer that shows your speed in the corner of the screen — and unlike Google Maps, you don't even need to start navigation for it to appear. Turn it on under Settings, then Driving preferences, then Speedometer, where you can also set your speed limit.
The real strength is context: Waze warns you about speed cameras, police traps, and speed limit changes reported by other drivers, alongside live traffic. For avoiding tickets, that combination beats a lone speed number. With 8.9 million reviews, it is one of the most battle-tested driving apps on earth.
The trade-off is that Waze is a full navigation app, not a focused tool. There is no HUD mode, no odometer with trip export, and it needs a data connection for traffic and reports. If you want a pure speedometer with trip history, pick one of the two apps above instead.
Good for: drivers who already use Waze and want speed plus camera warnings in one place.
4. Google Maps — best for drivers already navigating
Package: com.google.android.apps.maps · Developer: Google · Price: Free, pre-installed on most Android phones
Two billion people have Google Maps, and most of them never notice it shows their speed. Start navigation to any destination and your current speed appears on screen, with notifications if the area has posted speed limits. No install, no new account, no learning curve.
That is also the whole story. Maps only shows your speed while you are actively navigating — there is no standalone speedometer screen, no HUD mode, no trip history, and no odometer. It is a convenience feature inside a navigation app, not a replacement for one. But if your need is occasional ("how fast am I going right now?"), it is the fastest answer because it is already on your phone.
Good for: quick speed checks without installing anything new.
Download Google Maps on Google Play
5. HUD Speedometer Speed Monitor — best dedicated night HUD
Package: com.funapps.hud · Rating: 4.29 (7,200 reviews) · Updated: Apr 2026 · Price: Free
If your main interest is the windshield reflection trick, this app is built around it. HUD mode mirrors the display whether you hold the phone upright or sideways so you can lay the phone on your dashboard and read your speed reflected in the glass — genuinely useful at night, when looking down at a bright screen is the worst option. You get speed warnings with custom limits, switchable display colors, car/bike/walking modes, an odometer, and driving history with statistics.
It is smaller and more focused than the big two above, which some drivers prefer. The 4.29 rating from 7,200 reviews is solid, and the April 2026 update shows it is still maintained.
The honest downside is privacy. The listing says it may share location and app activity with third parties, and the data cannot be deleted. If that bothers you, the KTW or COOL NIKS apps are the safer choices for the same job.
Good for: night drivers who mainly want a clean windshield HUD.
Download HUD Speedometer Speed Monitor on Google Play
Apps the old guides recommend that you should avoid
This is the part no other guide will tell you, and it is why this article exists. Three apps appear in almost every "best speedometer apps" list ever written, and all three are effectively dead:
DigiHUD Speedometer — the legendary ad-free HUD app with 17 million downloads — was removed from Google Play in February 2025, along with its paid Pro version. Old guides still list it first. You cannot install it from the Play Store anymore, and you should not grab it from random APK sites.
Ulysse Speedometer — the free version was removed in January 2024. The $1.99 Pro version still exists but was last updated in 2021 and sits at a 3.35 rating. Skip it.
SpeedView — the free "Legacy Edition" has collapsed to a 2.71 rating with nearly 12,000 one-star reviews; it is broken on modern phones. The Pro version has not gained meaningful installs since 2012.
Also watch out for copycats: packages like "gps.speedometer.digihud.odometer" trade on DigiHUD's famous name but are not DigiHUD. Always check the exact package name before installing.
Which one should you install?
Match the app to the job. For the most complete tool with trip history and a floating overlay, take the KTW app. For a light, offline, battery-friendly speedometer, take COOL NIKS. If you already drive with Waze, just switch on its built-in speedometer and skip the extra install. If you only need an occasional speed check while navigating, Google Maps already does it. And for night driving with a windshield reflection, the dedicated HUD app earns its place.
Practical tips from real drivers: mount your phone where you can glance without turning your head, set a speed warning a few km/h below the limit so you react in time, and bring a car charger — GPS apps drain batteries fast. If you drive for work, our best apps for delivery drivers guide covers the rest of your toolkit, and best apps for commuters rounds out the daily drive.
Frequently asked questions
Are speedometer apps accurate?
They are usually close on open roads, within a few km/h of your real speed. Tunnels, tall buildings, and bad weather can make the GPS signal lag or jump. No app beats a calibrated car speedometer for legal purposes.
Do speedometer apps work offline?
Yes, GPS-based speedometer apps work without the internet because they use your phone's GPS chip. Map backgrounds and live traffic need data, but the speed reading itself does not.
What is HUD mode in a speedometer app?
HUD mode mirrors the speed display so you can lay your phone on the dashboard and read the reflection in your windshield. It works best at night and keeps your eyes closer to the road.
Why did DigiHUD disappear from the Play Store?
DigiHUD Speedometer and DigiHUD Pro were removed from Google Play in February 2025. Old guides still recommend them, but you cannot install them from the Play Store anymore. Avoid downloading them from random APK sites.
Can I use Google Maps as a speedometer?
Yes. Google Maps shows your current speed while you are navigating to a destination, along with speed limit notifications. Waze shows the speedometer even without starting navigation.