Speedometer and G vs Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Speedometer and G
Track your current speed in various units and monitor G-force with this application. It saves your top G-force for a few seconds, allowing you to review performance after turns or drifts. Supports Apple Watch for on-the-go tracking.
- Speed tracking in mph, km/h, and knots
- G-force measurement
- Saves top G-force for 4 seconds
- Apple Watch support
- Ad-free experience
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See your speed. Make it yours. Speedometer puts your current GPS speed front and centre with large digits and a clean display. Use it on iPhone or iPad, or check your speed from your wrist with the standalone Apple Watch app. YOUR SPEED AT A GLANCE • Choose km/h, mph, knots or m/s. • See GPS status when the signal is weak or unavailable. • Use the iPhone and iPad display in portrait or landscape. CHOOSE YOUR DASHBOARD On iPhone and iPad, choose G-force, trip statistics or no module for a simple speed display. Change your choice in Settings or explore the options in the interactive introduction. YOUR TRIP IN NUMBERS See top speed, moving average, distance and time in motion. Stops are excluded from the average. Your totals stay saved between app launches and module changes until you reset them. A confirmation helps prevent accidental resets. Trip measurement runs while the app is open in the foreground with reliable GPS, regardless of your selected module. Measurement pauses in the background, during the introduction or when GPS is unreliable. Gaps are not counted as distance or time. A DISPLAY THAT FITS YOU Choose from five colour themes and four digit styles. Follow your device’s light or dark appearance, or keep the app always light or always dark. YOUR SPEED ON YOUR WINDSHIELD HUD mode mirrors your speed and selected module so their reflection in your windshield reads the right way round. Place your device securely on the dashboard with the screen facing the glass, keeping your view clear. Reflection visibility depends on the windshield, screen brightness and ambient light. Set it up while parked. EXPLORE MOTION On iPhone and iPad, view current and peak G-force alongside roll, pitch and yaw. Measure overall acceleration or an individual device axis. Reset the peak and orientation reference whenever you need to. Motion features require an available device motion sensor. SPEED ON YOUR WRIST The Apple Watch app measures speed independently of your iPhone. Choose your unit on the watch and glance at your speed while walking, running, cycling or boating. Trip statistics and dashboard modules are available on iPhone and iPad. GET STARTED YOUR WAY An interactive introduction helps you explore the controls and personalise the display. You can revisit it from Settings. On iPhone and iPad, add a Siri shortcut for your current speed. Speed measurement requires location access and a usable GPS signal. Keep your attention on your surroundings and adjust the app only when it is safe to do so.
Compass
This app provides a clear and simple digital compass for easy navigation. Its large, readable display shows your direction and heading at a glance, perfect for outdoor activities or general use. Enjoy a straightforward and reliable tool to help you find your way.
- Clear digital compass
- Easy to use interface
- Large, readable display
- Shows direction and heading
- Stripped-down design
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Compass-Direction and easy is the ultimate tool for finding your way with absolute clarity. We've stripped away the clutter to give you a super simple, highly readable compass that’s incredibly easy to use. Whether you're hiking a trail, setting up camp, or simply curious about your bearings, our huge, crystal-clear display shows you your direction and heading at a glance. No complex features, just pure, reliable navigation when you need it most. Experience the beauty of simplicity and never lose your way again. If you love the straightforward design and accuracy of Compass-Direction and easy, please consider leaving a rating and sharing it with your friends!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass at 50% against Speedometer and G's 0%. Compass also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). Speedometer and G's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 112 months). On in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Compass is free to download; Speedometer and G costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Speedometer and G ships an update every 3 months, Compass every 112 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Speedometer and G | Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 112 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Ross | Aishvarya Sadasivam |
Customer experience
Speedometer and G
Compass
In-app purchases
Speedometer and G
No in-app purchases
Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Speedometer and G free?
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Do Speedometer and G or Compass have ads?
Which is updated more often, Speedometer and G or Compass?
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