Talking Speedometer 2.5.3

This application serves as an interactive speedometer with voice notification features, offering a range of functionalities suitable for various transportation and outdoor activities. The software includes voice cues that alert users upon reaching pre-set speed thresholds, supported by approximately 25 languages, which can operate seamlessly even when listening to music. These cues are particularly beneficial for maintaining safe speeds without diverting attention from the environment.

The speed data can be filtered to enhance measurement stability; however, users should activate the filter during cycling, jogging, or walking to obtain more reliable readings. The inclusion of an accelerometer, or G-meter, provides approximate acceleration data derived solely from speed variations. This feature eliminates the need for device placement constraints or vehicle systems integration, facilitating discreet testing scenarios. Note that measurements are less accurate near tall structures, mountainous terrain, or wooded areas, and acceleration calculations require the filter to be deactivated.

The interface displays large, illuminated digits for clear visibility and incorporates a heads-up display (HUD) feature that projects speed onto the windscreen—useful during nighttime or adverse weather conditions. Additional features include a comprehensive set of tools such as speed and acceleration graphs, odometer, altimeter, journey timing and stop tracking. The application allows users to visualize tracks on a map, save routes, and create detailed journey statistics.

User can export journeys as KMZ or GPX files or output statistical data in CSV format. Routes can be loaded from external files created via online editors like GPX Editor or openstreetmap-based track drawing sites, enabling users to navigate along planned paths without requiring an active map display. File sharing via iTunes or email is supported for easy data management.

The application further provides waypoint management with descriptive labels, customizable colors, keywords, photos, and audio notes within a consolidated database featuring filtering options. Music controls are integrated discreetly to enhance the travel experience while preserving a vintage aesthetic design and ensuring an ad-free environment.

Voice cues serve multiple safety and convenience purposes: alerting users when exceeding speed limits, aiding novice drivers in speed awareness without distraction, and allowing control over speed during activities like jogging or cycling—especially when visual attention is limited or access to device screens is constrained. Users can configure specific rules for voice notifications based on speed thresholds with combinations like ">50," "+10," "-20," or detailed sequences with incremental cues.

It is important to note that while sound signals can be customized with rules such as "55!! 60!!!," this may override standard pronunciation cues for speeds.

Supported languages encompass English, German, Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian, Arabic, Thai, Dutch, Portuguese, Polish, Greek, Indonesian, Swedish, Turkish, Korean, Hungarian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, Romanian among others.