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