Beater Meter Support
We're here to help. If you're having trouble with Beater Meter, check the common questions below or reach out directly.
Common Questions
- The screen just shows dashes. What's wrong?
- Dashes mean Beater Meter is still waiting for a GPS fix. This can take up to a minute the first time, and needs a reasonable view of the sky — it won't work in a parking garage or a tunnel. Also check that location access is enabled in Settings → Privacy & Security → Location Services → Beater Meter.
- How do I switch to km/h?
- Tap the unit label underneath the number. It toggles between MPH and KM/H.
- Why does it read 0 when I'm rolling slowly?
- GPS drifts by a few miles per hour even when you are completely stopped. Beater Meter reads a steady 0 below about 3 mph so the number doesn't jitter while you sit at a light. It picks up again as soon as you are genuinely moving.
- Why does the number change color?
- The digits turn amber above 65 mph and red above 80 mph, so you can register your speed in peripheral vision without reading the number.
- How do I set a destination?
- Tap Where to? at the top of the map, search for a place, and pick it from the list. The route appears on the map with your next turn and the distance to it above. Set this before you start driving. Tap the ✕ on the banner to stop navigating.
- How do I hide the map?
- Tap the speed. That switches between the full-screen speedometer and the speed-with-map dashboard, and it remembers which one you chose. Turning the phone sideways puts the speed and map side by side instead of stacked.
- It says “Off route” but I'm on the road.
- Beater Meter treats you as off route once you are more than about 50 metres from the line it drew, which can occasionally trigger on a divided highway or a frontage road running beside your route. It recalculates on its own after a few seconds. If it keeps happening on a road you drive often, let us know where.
- Is this a replacement for Apple Maps or Waze?
- No. Directions come from Apple Maps, but there is no live traffic rerouting and no spoken guidance. It exists so you can see your next turn without giving up a readable speed — if you need traffic-aware routing, use a dedicated navigation app.
- Is my speed accurate?
- Beater Meter uses GPS, so the reading is close but approximate, and it updates about once per second. It is not a substitute for your vehicle's own speedometer — always follow your car's instruments and posted speed limits.
- Does it use a lot of battery?
- GPS and keeping the screen awake both use power, so plug in on longer drives. Beater Meter stops using location entirely as soon as you leave the app.
Contact Us
For bug reports, feature requests, or any other questions, email us at [email protected]. We typically respond within 24 hours.