# GPS Speedometer vs Video Compressor

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GPS Speedometer at 66% against Video Compressor's 14%. GPS Speedometer also leads on ratings volume (4.2K vs 52) and device support (4 vs 2). Video Compressor's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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 Video Compressor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GPS Speedometer has 4.2K ratings behind it against 52, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of GPS Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 14% of 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, Video Compressor every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GPS Speedometer | Video Compressor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gps-speedometer-speed-tracker/id1291822089/reviews) | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-videoshrink/id6742753461/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.2K** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 14.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Hanja Devi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1453140968) | [Kelvin Kioko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757816326) |

## 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


### Video Compressor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-compressor-videoshrink/id6742753461)

Reclaim device storage by compressing videos up to 80% without sacrificing quality. Customize resolution, frame rate, and bitrate for optimal file size and visual appeal. Perfect for freeing up space, sharing, and backing up memories.

**Highlights:** Compress videos up to 80%, Maintain impressive visual quality, Customizable resolution, frame rate, bitrate, Real-time compression stats, Option to keep or delete original videos, No watermarks or quality compromises

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GPS Speedometer free?

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

### Is Video Compressor free?

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

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

Video Compressor is rated higher. GPS Speedometer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4.2K ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

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

GPS Speedometer shows ads; Video Compressor does not.

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

GPS Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Video Compressor every 2 weeks. Most recently, GPS Speedometer was updated on October 31, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 28, 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.*