Best GPS speedometer & speed camera apps for Android
GPS speedometer apps show your speed as a large readout or a windshield heads-up display, and many warn of fixed cameras, average-speed zones and radar.
18 apps ranked · How we rank
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A free, ad-supported GPS speedometer that covers speed, distance and routes well for cyclists, runners and drivers without a reliable gauge.
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A well-established speed and distance tracker with trip history and export, best for people who want a record rather than directions.
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A focused, free speed and distance tracker with HUD mode and speed limit alerts, best for cyclists, runners and drivers who want a clear readout.
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A free, crowd-sourced road map that rewards drivers on busy routes and anyone willing to contribute their own marks.
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A capable free speed camera alert app for drivers who want warnings on unfamiliar roads, with navigation and an ad-free experience reserved for paid tiers.
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A free, ad-supported speed and distance display that suits drivers, cyclists and runners who want trip data from a phone.
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A free, ad-supported GPS camera alert app that suits drivers willing to mark cameras for each other.
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Radar GO-X bundles radar alerts, offline navigation and a head-up display into one free app for drivers who want it all on their phone.
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A capable free speed and distance tracker for drivers, riders and passengers who want trip numbers, with ads and purchases attached.
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A free, ad-supported GPS dashboard that suits drivers and riders who want speed, trip stats and a windshield HUD without an account.
More of the best GPS speedometer & speed camera apps
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11
Radar Map, Radar Detector, HUD
Kafadengi Bilisim
3.8
10M+
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12
Radar, GPS & Speedometer - USA
Bilge Bulut Mobile
4.0
1M+
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13
Speedometer - Odometer App
GeniusTools Labs
4.4
1M+
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14
Maps All in One, Speedometer
Appwest Limited
4.0
10M+
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15
Highway Radar
Highway Radar
4.2
100K+
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16
GPS Speedometer Odometer (Pro)
COOL NIKS
4.9
50K+
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17
Offline Maps, GPS, Speedometer
WE CENTER
3.2
10M+
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18
Map Drive - Radar, Speedometer
Tiki Punch Studio
3.7
10M+
About GPS speedometer & speed camera apps
Drivers turn to them when the car's own speedometer is hard to read, when it reads wrong after a tire change, or for an extra reminder about enforcement points on a familiar route. They suit commuters, delivery and rideshare drivers, motorcyclists and anyone renting a car with an unfamiliar dash. Some focus on a clean, bright speed readout and little else, which keeps them light and easy to glance at. Others concentrate on camera databases and spoken alerts, which need regular updates and a data connection. A few combine both, at the cost of a busier screen and more battery use.
What to look for
- Check how the app gets its speed reading and whether it keeps working when the GPS signal drops in tunnels or between tall buildings, since a frozen number is worse than no number.
- Look at how camera warnings are delivered, whether by voice, a chime or a visual cue, and whether the alert arrives early enough to matter at highway speed.
- Find out where the camera locations come from and how often they are refreshed, because an out-of-date database produces false alarms and missed warnings.
- Consider what the app does with location history and whether it stores trips on the phone or sends them off the device, as this kind of app knows where you drive every day.
- Weigh the screen-on time and background behavior, since a display that stays lit and a constant GPS lock will drain the battery on longer drives.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.