88 MPH - DeLorean Speedometer
By P. UNG
88 MPH is a utility app for iOS that provides a thematic, DeLorean-inspired speedometer interface for vehicle speed tracking.
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves fans of the Back to the Future franchise by replacing standard speedometer interfaces with a nostalgic, thematic design.
For Fans of the Back to the Future franchise seeking a thematic, nostalgic speedometer for their vehicle.
What does it look like?
Key features
Displays real-time vehicle speed using a visual interface modeled after the DeLorean DMC speedometer.
Plays sound effects when the user reaches 88 miles per hour.
How much does it cost?
The app is distributed as a free utility without visible in-app purchases or subscription tiers.
Velocity
Dormant developmentShow more...
Development has been stagnant for 2004 days, indicating the project is no longer receiving active support or feature updates. The app remains on its original version, and there is no evidence of ongoing maintenance or operational activity. Given the lack of any release activity for over five years, the app is classified as a zombie.
Who built it?
P. UNG
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Permis C - tests et fichesUser Sentiment
What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads mixed. Users appreciate new players express genuine curiosity about the specific mechanics required to reach this app speed.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- New players express genuine curiosity about the specific mechanics required to reach the target speed
- Users report that reaching this app speed on the highway fails to trigger any expected event
4 of 4 recent reviews analyzed · limited sample
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Competitive landscape for 88 MPH - DeLorean Speedometer
How's the Utilities market?
88 MPH operates as a niche utility with a 3.9-star rating across 10 total ratings. The lack of updates since April 2021 positions it as a legacy app that is no longer actively maintained.
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Key takeaways for 88 MPH - DeLorean Speedometer
Where is it heading?
The market for niche, thematic utilities is shifting toward apps that offer consistent performance and live-ops support. 88 MPH is currently exposed due to its multi-year development silence, which makes it impossible to retain users who encounter the broken speed-trigger mechanic.
- The lack of updates since 2021 means the app remains broken, which erodes user trust and prevents any potential for growth.
The SWOT
- Thematic design creates a distinct identity in the utility category
- Implementing a functional ad-removal purchase could capture revenue
Next best moves
Audit and fix the speed-trigger logic because users report the core event fails to fire → restore core functionality
The counter-intuitive read
The app's greatest strength is its abandonment: its status as a static…
Read the full takeBottom line
The lack of updates since 2021 and the failure of the core speed-trigger mechanic render 88 MPH non-functional for most users. Restoring the audio event would address the primary frustration driving negative sentiment and restore the app's core utility.
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Is 88 MPH still being updated?
Does 88 MPH work on all vehicles?
Can I remove the ads in 88 MPH?
Sources
- [1] App Store
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