# Speedmeter + vs Speedometer GPS & Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer GPS & Compass at 90% against Speedmeter +'s 55%. Speedometer GPS & Compass also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Speedmeter +'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (4.7K vs 36). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer GPS & Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Speedmeter + asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer GPS & Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedmeter + has 4.7K ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Speedmeter +'s written reviews are positive against 90% of Speedometer GPS & Compass's.

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedmeter + | Speedometer GPS & Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-and-compass/id1670358620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.7K** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [华明 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670053427) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedmeter +

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedmeter-plus/id1078573932)

Track your speed and distance with this GPS-based speedometer and odometer. It offers offline functionality, speed limit alerts, and warnings for speed and red light cameras worldwide. View trip details, weather, and altitude, with a convenient Today widget and Apple Watch support.

**Highlights:** GPS-based speedometer and odometer, Offline functionality, Speed limit display and warnings, Speed and red light camera alerts, Trip distance and duration tracking, Today widget and Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Responsive and fast
- 📍 Provides street/road information
- 💡 Useful features like altitude, compass, etc.

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes reported
- 🔋 Inaccurate odometer and distance tracking
- 🔇 Lack of sound alerts/notifications
- 🔍 Speed limit data not always reliable

**Reported bugs**

- Odometer measures in wrong units
- Speed limit data inaccuracies
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Bluetooth audio integration issues

**Requested features**

- Large digital speed display mode
- Customizable interface and settings
- Sound alerts for speed cameras and limits
- Improved odometer and distance tracking


### Speedometer GPS & Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-and-compass/id1670358620)

This app turns your iPhone into a versatile tool for tracking speed, direction, and location. It offers a digital speedometer, a compass with location data, live mapping, and detailed trip history. Customize settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Digital speedometer with max/average speed, Compass with altitude, latitude, longitude, Live map with current location and track line, Detailed trip history with iCloud sync, Customizable language, theme, and settings, Trajectory recording without speed data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation Premium (weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Navigation Premium (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedmeter + free?

Speedmeter + is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Speedometer GPS & Compass free?

Speedometer GPS & Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedmeter + or Speedometer GPS & Compass?

Speedometer GPS & Compass is rated higher. Speedmeter + averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4.7K ratings, while Speedometer GPS & Compass averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Speedmeter + or Speedometer GPS & Compass have ads?

Both Speedmeter + and Speedometer GPS & Compass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedmeter + or Speedometer GPS & Compass?

Speedmeter + ships an update every 6 months, and Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedmeter + was updated on October 18, 2026 and Speedometer GPS & Compass on October 17, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*