# GPS Speedometer vs The Video Compressor

The clearest difference is rating: The Video Compressor at 4.6 against GPS Speedometer's 4.0. The Video Compressor also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). GPS Speedometer's advantage is review sentiment (66% vs 48%) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 850). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GPS Speedometer sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and The Video Compressor sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.2K and 850 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 48% of The Video Compressor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | The Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1291822089/reviews) | **[4.6 (850 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 850 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 47.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) | [RaySaar Technologies FZE-LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639417613) |

## What reviewers say

### GPS Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1291822089)

Track your speed in various units like MPH, KMH, and knots. This app offers a HUD display, speed limit alerts, and saves all your trip data. It's ideal for those with broken vehicle speedometers or for monitoring travel speed.

**Highlights:** Multiple speed units (MPH, KMH, Knots), Digital speedometer with trip data, HUD display for windshield use, Customizable speed limit alerts, Compass functionality, Automatic trip saving and sharing

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GPS App Premium Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited use Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| GPS App Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Speedometer Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| GPS Speedometer Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Unlimited use for Six Months | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| GPS Speedometer Yearly Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| GPS Speedometer Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| GPS Speedometer Lifetime Forever | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 GPS functionality
- 👍 Useful for pranking friends
- 👍 Realistic map integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't actually change GPS location
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns with location spoofing

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after update
- Subscription paywall blocks free usage

**Requested features**

- Allow location pinpointing instead of just address search
- Integrate with other apps for seamless GPS spoofing


### The Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-video-compressor-zippy/id6475106894)

Reduce video file sizes efficiently using AI to save storage space and upload faster. Offers various compression options and background processing. Share videos easily without watermarks.

**Highlights:** AI-powered video compression, Reduce file size without quality loss, Multiple compression options (small, medium, large, custom), Background compression mode, Compare original and compressed sizes, Share videos without watermarks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro - Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro - Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro - Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Pro - Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro - One Time Buy | $24.99 | one-time |
| Pro - One Time Buy | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick compression
- 💡 Useful for Discord/email file size limits
- 🔒 Works as expected

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Not free, requires payment
- 🐛 Glitchy, unreliable
- 🔍 Difficult to share/save compressed files
- 🔎 Poor quality after compression

**Reported bugs**

- Long processing times
- Inability to save compressed files
- Inconsistent performance

**Requested features**

- Option to bypass file size limits
- Ability to select and compress multiple files at once
- Improved email/sharing integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Is The Video Compressor free?

The Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GPS Speedometer or The Video Compressor?

The Video Compressor is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while The Video Compressor averages 4.6 from 850 ratings.

### Do GPS Speedometer or The Video Compressor have ads?

Both GPS Speedometer and The Video Compressor show ads.

### Which is updated more often, GPS Speedometer or The Video Compressor?

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and The Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 28, 2026 and The Video Compressor on October 27, 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.*