MotoSpeed

Transform your iPhone into a professional GPS speedometer with MotoSpeed - packed with features for drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists, and speed enthusiasts.

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Minimal content on your screen means less distractions and more time enjoying your ride.


Customize your look and feel by changing the colors or removing elements.


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I made this app in my spare time and I try to keep it maintained and bug free. I’ve made it available for free while keeping it completely private and ad-free. If you’d like to send me a few bucks for a coffee or something, I’d appreciate it. Otherwise, enjoy the free app!

Frequently Asked Questions
  • ### GPS Speed Tracking

    - Real-time speed display using GPS location services

    - High accuracy with best-available GPS precision

    - Automatic unit selection based on your region (MPH or KPH)

    - Weak GPS warning alerts you when signal quality is poor

    - Smooth speed transitions with intelligent interpolation

    ### Dual Performance Modes

    - City Driving Mode: Optimized for frequent starts and stops with aggressive acceleration tracking

    - Highway Mode: Statistical filtering for smooth, steady cruising speeds

    - Quick toggle: Triple-tap the screen to switch between modes while driving

    - Real-time algorithm data: 5-tap gesture reveals advanced speed metrics

  • ### Three Display Modes

    - Dark Mode: Classic black background with red text - perfect for night driving

    - Light Mode: White background with black text - optimal daytime visibility

    - Custom Mode: Create your own color scheme with full background and text color customization

    ### Font Selection (11 Options)

    Choose from professionally selected fonts optimized for speed reading:

    - Digital-7 (LED) - Authentic 7-segment speedometer look

    - SF Pro - Apple's optimized system font

    - SF Mono - Monospaced for stable digit display

    - Helvetica Neue - Clean, modern sans-serif

    - Avenir Next - Modern geometric with excellent readability

    - Gill Sans - Classic British heritage font

    - Copperplate - Premium, luxury all-caps

    - Futura - Art deco geometric style

    - DIN Condensed - Industrial technical aesthetic

    - Menlo - Monospaced coding font

    - Silom - Technical monospaced font

    ### Font Sizes

    - Small: 50% of screen - compact display

    - Medium: 70% of screen - balanced visibility

    - Large: 90% of screen - maximum readability

    ### Display Orientation

    - System Setting: Follow device auto-rotate

    - Lock Portrait: Always vertical orientation

    - Lock Landscape: Always horizontal orientation

  • ### Customizable Display Elements

    Each element offers three visibility modes: Always Show, Never Show, or Auto-Hide

    #### Speed Display

    - Large, clear speed reading in your chosen font

    - Two-digit format for clean appearance

    - Automatic zero detection eliminates GPS drift when stationary

    #### Unit Label

    - MPH or KPH display below speed

    - Auto-hide after 3 seconds for cleaner display

    - Tap to reveal when hidden

    #### GPS Accuracy Indicator

    - Real-time accuracy reading in meters

    - Location icon with precision value

    - Helps assess reading reliability

    #### Current Time

    - 12-hour format display

    - Top-left corner positioning

    - Auto-hide capability

    #### Battery Status

    - Percentage display with icon

    - Charging indicator when plugged in

    - Smart icon shows battery level visually

    - Low battery notifications (optional)

    #### Heading/Direction

    - 8-direction compass (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)

    - Top-center display

    - Updates based on movement direction

    #### Settings Icon

    - Quick access to all settings

    - Optional auto-hide for distraction-free display

    - Tap screen to reveal when hidden

    ### Auto-Hide Timing

    - 1 second - Very quick fade

    - 3 seconds - Default balanced timing

    - 5 seconds - Extended visibility

  • ### Focus Mode Awareness

    - Automatic detection of iOS Focus mode status

    - Smart suppression - notifications pause when Focus is active

    - Zero distraction during Driving focus or Do Not Disturb

    - Real-time status indicator in settings

    ### Notification Types

    - GPS Signal Lost: Alert when GPS accuracy degrades

    - GPS Signal Restored: Confirmation when signal quality improves

    - Speed Warnings: Customizable speed alerts (ready for implementation)

    - Low Battery Warnings: Get notified before battery runs out

    ### Full Control

    - Master toggle to enable/disable all notifications

    - Permission management built into app settings

    - Tap-to-authorize easy permission request

    - Privacy-focused - all notifications are local to your device

  • ### Screen Management

    - Keep Screen On: Prevents sleep while app is active - essential for continuous speed monitoring

    - Custom Brightness: Override system brightness for optimal outdoor visibility

    - Brightness slider: 0-100% manual control

    - System brightness option: Use device auto-brightness

    ### Performance Optimization

    - Font caching for smooth, lag-free updates

    - Efficient GPS processing minimizes battery drain

    - Optimized rendering for 60 FPS display updates

    - Smart filtering reduces unnecessary screen refreshes

  • ### Swipe Controls

    - Swipe Left: Cycle forward through display modes (Dark → Light → Custom)

    - Swipe Right: Cycle backward through display modes

    ### Tap Gestures

    - Single Tap: Reveal hidden display elements

    - Double Tap: Reset speed algorithm to raw GPS data

    - Triple Tap: Toggle between City Driving and Highway modes

    - 5x-Tap: Toggle Advanced Info overlay with real-time algorithm data

  • ### Speed Algorithm Options

    - City Driving: Best for 0-60mph

    - Highway Mode: Best for highway speeds and cruising

    ### Speed Validation

    - Threshold filtering eliminates GPS drift at standstill

    - Outlier detection rejects anomalous readings

    - Position delta checking verifies actual movement

    - Trend prediction anticipates acceleration/deceleration

    - Consecutive reading validation prevents false starts

    ### Advanced Info Overlay

    5-tap gesture reveals real-time diagnostics:

    - Raw GPS speed vs. filtered display speed

    - Current threshold value

    - Detected trend (accelerating/decelerating/stable)

    - GPS accuracy in meters

    - Confidence level indicator

    - Algorithm-specific metrics (Kalman gain, acceleration, etc.)

  • ### Privacy-First Design

    - No data collection - we don't collect, store, or transmit any personal data

    - Local processing only - all calculations happen on your device

    - No analytics - no tracking, no third parties, no servers

    - No user accounts - no passwords, no login required

    - Complete control - you own your data

    ### Data Storage

    - Local preferences only - settings stored in iOS UserDefaults

    - No location history - GPS data used in real-time only

    - No trip recording - no route tracking or logging

    - Uninstall = complete deletion - removing app deletes all data

  • ### Requirements

    - iOS 15.0 or later for full Focus mode support

    - iPhone (optimized for all screen sizes)

    - GPS capability required for speed tracking

    ### GPS Performance

    - Best accuracy mode for highest precision

    - 1-meter distance filter for responsive updates

    - Horizontal accuracy tracking for quality assessment

    - Multiple algorithm options for different use cases

    ### Display Specifications

    - Dynamic font scaling adapts to all screen sizes

    - Portrait and landscape support

    - Status bar hidden for maximum display area

    - 60 FPS refresh rate for smooth updates