# Speedometer vs Compass Maps

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer at none against Compass Maps's 2. Speedometer also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 56%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Compass Maps's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass Maps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per year. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Speedometer against 4.6 for Compass Maps. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 656 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of Speedometer's written reviews are positive against 56% of Compass Maps's.

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, Compass Maps every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer | Compass Maps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews) | [4.6 (656 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 656 |
| Positive reviews | **69.1% of reviews** | 55.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) | [KIET NGUYEN TAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696408238) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716)

Track your speed and location with a GPS-powered dashboard. Features include weather updates, a compass, and speed limit alerts based on real-time road data. Customize the display and utilize HUD mode for enhanced visibility.

**Highlights:** GPS speed tracking, Map location display, Current weather and temperature, Analog compass, Speed limit alerts, HUD mode, Apple Watch support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speedometer
- 👍 Great design and layout
- 🔍 Useful features (compass, weather, time)
- 💡 Customizable colors
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Small GPS map
- 🐛 Inaccurate odometer
- 🔋 Music volume drops when app is active
- 🔍 Needs larger settings buttons

**Reported bugs**

- Speedometer not accurate at high speeds
- GPS signal slow to update
- Speed limit not always correct

**Requested features**

- Option to remove ads
- Thicker/bolder font for better readability


### Compass Maps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-maps-digital-compass/id6451059416)

Navigate with a digital compass that displays direction on a map. Features include real-time traffic, land area measurement, and location sharing. It utilizes GPS for auto-direction and allows map interaction.

**Highlights:** Digital compass on map, Real-time traffic maps, Land area measurement, Location sharing, GPS auto-direction, Satellite map mode

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads (Yearly) | $7.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads – Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Is Compass Maps free?

Compass Maps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer or Compass Maps?

Speedometer and Compass Maps are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.8K and 656 ratings respectively.

### Do Speedometer or Compass Maps have ads?

Neither Speedometer nor Compass Maps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer or Compass Maps?

Speedometer ships an update every 2 months, and Compass Maps every 4 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer was updated on October 12, 2026 and Compass Maps on October 13, 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.*