# Speedometer for smartwatches

> Precise GPS speedometer app and watchface for Wear OS, Android Wear smartwatches

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appfour.wearspeedometer](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appfour.wearspeedometer)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.appfour.wearspeedometer`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** appfour
- **Category:** SPORTS
- **Downloads:** 88,998
- **Rating:** 2.96 / 5 (296 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.210304
- **Last updated:** 2021-03-04
- **First published:** 2018-09-13
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.appfour.wearspeedometer)
- **Website:** [http://www.appfour.com](http://www.appfour.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.appfour.com/privacy.html](http://www.appfour.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Speedometer for Smartwatches is a precise GPS speedometer app designed for Wear OS smartwatches. You can use it as a standalone app, watchface, or complication to monitor your current speed in real-time during various activities like walking, running, cycling, driving, and skiing.

The app offers advanced features such as speed recording graphs, map displays of your routes, and sharing capabilities directly from your watch. The full version unlocks additional functions including on-watch graph and map views, access to recent recordings, and full customization options. Compatible with a wide range of Wear OS devices, Speedometer leverages either built-in GPS or your phone's GPS to deliver accurate speed tracking wherever you go.

## Rankings

- #232,564 — Overall

## Review summary

Users experience significant issues with GPS connectivity and inaccurate speed readings on multiple devices. The app causes notable battery drain on smartwatches and has problematic upgrade and purchasing processes that prevent access to paid features. Some find it useful for specific activities like sailing, and switching units is possible but may require payment. Overall, the interface is unintuitive and inconsistent, leading to frustration among users.

### Pros

- Can be fairly accurate when functioning properly
- Useful for specific activities like sailing
- Switching units between mph and km/h is available (though may require a paid upgrade)

### Cons

- Persistent GPS connectivity issues leading to inaccurate or zero speed readings
- Poor compatibility and functionality on certain devices such as Samsung Watch 4 and TicWatch Pro 3
- Excessive battery drain when app is used on smartwatches
- Upgrade and purchase process is problematic and confusing, with many users unable to complete transactions or access paid features
- User interface issues including obstructive upgrade prompts, lack of clear customization, and unintuitive navigation

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.appfour.wearspeedometer)