SpeedTrace

Track speed, distance, and routes for driving, cycling, and more.

SpeedTrace turns your iPhone into a gorgeous, glanceable GPS speedometer and trip recorder. Whether you’re driving, cycling, running, sailing, or flying, see your real speed in crisp, easy-to-read digits — then map every route and keep a full history of where you’ve been.

No account. No ads. No tracking. Your data stays on your device.

Key Features

Big, Glanceable Speedometer

  • Large, high-contrast speed readout that’s readable at a glance
  • Switch units instantly: km/h, mph, knots, or m/s
  • Live altitude, compass heading, and session max & average speed
  • Honest GPS status — we never fake a confident reading when the signal is weak

Live Route Map

  • Watch your route draw itself on the map in real time
  • Follow mode keeps you centered and oriented; pan freely anytime
  • A live speed pill stays visible right on the map

Trip Recording & History

  • One tap to start recording; keeps going with the screen off
  • Every trip saved with distance, duration, max/average speed, and elevation
  • Beautiful detail view with your full route and speed/elevation charts
  • Export any trip as GPX or CSV to share or analyze elsewhere

Speed Limit & Alerts (Optional)

  • See the posted speed limit for the road you’re on
  • Gentle voice and sound alerts when you go over
  • Fully optional — leave it off and the app uses no network at all

Live Activity & Widget

  • Keep your live speed in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen
  • Home-screen widget for a quick glance

Built for Every Journey

  • Day & night themes for comfortable driving in any light
  • Keep-screen-awake option so your speed never dims away
  • Localized in 30+ languages

Note: Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. SpeedTrace only uses background location while you’re actively recording a trip.

How to use SpeedTrace

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