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Why does speed stop updating?

Battery optimisation or approximate location is usually to blame; see our troubleshooting guide.

Speedometer App for Android: GPS Speed, HUD, Trips

Written by Muneeb Rana · Last updated 26 October 2026

Quick answer: Speedometer PRO is a speedometer app for Android on Google Play, updated on 21 October 2026. It shows live GPS speed in MPH or KM/H on an analog or digital meter, has a HUD mirror mode, an odometer, a Current Trip card and trip history, plus Map and Compass tabs. It is free with ads and in-app purchases.

TL;DR

Google Play, package com.appxtrastudio.speedometer.
Free; contains ads; in-app purchases.
Data safety: no data collected or shared.
Needs precise location permission.
Turn off battery optimisation limits if readings stop.

Install on Android

Open the Google Play listing and tap Install. On first launch, allow location and choose Precise. Android 12 and later let users pick approximate location, which blurs your position and makes speed useless.

How Android measures speed

Android's location services combine GPS and other satellite systems with Wi-Fi and cell data to produce a fix. Each fix can carry a speed estimate. Phones that support several satellite constellations, such as GPS, Galileo and GLONASS, usually lock on faster and hold the signal better in cities.

Speedometer app for Android settings

Location: on, with Google Location Accuracy enabled (Settings > Location > Location services).
App permission: Precise, While using the app.
Battery: some manufacturers aggressively stop apps; set Speedometer PRO to Unrestricted if readings freeze.
Screen timeout: keep the screen on during trips.

Privacy on Android

The Google Play data safety section for Speedometer PRO says no data is shared with third parties, no data is collected, and data is encrypted in transit. You do not need an account.

Android location settings

Android offers precise and approximate location. A speedometer needs precise. Google Location Accuracy, found in location settings on most devices, uses Wi-Fi and mobile networks to help find your position faster. Some phones' battery savers restrict GPS in the background; keep the app on screen while using it.

Device differences

GPS performance varies by phone model and chipset. Dual-frequency GNSS phones tend to perform better among tall buildings. If readings seem poor, try the tips in our improve GPS signal guide.

Updating

Keep the app and Google Play services up to date for best location performance.

Location accuracy setting

On Android, turning on Google Location Accuracy (in location settings) helps the first fix arrive faster, using Wi-Fi and mobile networks alongside GPS.

What it does not do on Android

No Android Auto screen, floating window, home-screen widget, speed alerts or data export are listed for the current version. Other apps offer some of these; see our alternatives.

Get Speedometer PRO on Google Play · Download on the App Store · Set it up before you move; never handle your phone while driving.

Sources

Speedometer PRO・MPH Tracker (Google Play listing): play.google.com (accessed 26 October 2026)
Speedometer PRO - Data safety on Google Play: play.google.com (accessed 26 October 2026)
Location and sensors (Android Developers): developer.android.com (accessed 26 October 2026)
Improve your location's accuracy (Google Maps Help): support.google.com (accessed 26 October 2026)