Comparison

Ecliptic Compass vs Speedometer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Ecliptic Compass

This navigation app displays the ecliptic plane, Sun, Moon, and planet directions on a compass. It helps users verify compass accuracy using celestial bodies and offers manual rectification. It also generates horoscope charts and allows custom time/location views.

Highlights
  • Normal compass functionality
  • Ecliptic plane, Sun, Moon, planet directions
  • Manual compass rectification
  • Horoscope chart generation
  • Custom time and location settings
  • Offline location database
Currently charting
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Features: *Normal Compass(check the location shown in the bottom first. You can use the button in the bottom left to retrieve your current location) *Drawing the Ecliptic Plane, the Sun, the Moon and the planet symbols on the compass based on your location. *Showing the Sun, the Moon and other visible planets directions(azimuth) on the compass based on your location. *You can use the celestial bodies direction to confirm that the compass is pointing to the north. You can even using the celestial bodies' directions to manually rectify the compass pointing if it shows the pointer is offset by background noises. *Horoscope chart based on current time and location. *Custom time and location for the ecliptic plane view and horoscope view *10 random locations to see what the sky looks like in other locations. This is not just another compass App. Other than the normal compass feature. The Sun, the Moon and other planets' direction are also shown on the compass so that you know if the compass is affected by the background noise or not. We all know that the compass is easy to be interfered when you are inside a concrete house, near electronics or some other situations. But currently the built-in compass could not neutralize those background magnetic fields. Here comes this Ecliptic Compass app, you could use the Sun, the Moon's or even some planets' azimuth(direction) to know that if the compass is pointing to the north and you are heading to the right direction. As long as you could see the celestial bodies in the sky. Manually rectifying the compass, if you find that the Sun or the Moon's direction in the sky is offset quite a bit from the computed direction. You could use the Manual Rectification feature to temporarily to override the pointer so that your could still get the right direction. Power efficient, the app is designed to work offline most of the time. No unnecessary feature/APIs is called, No data collection. The location service only tries to get your coordinates at start-up or when you tap the big refresh button from surrounding hotspots, data or GPS. It uses data only when you want to use the map to retrieve a place's coordinates. You can also use the offline location database to search for the latitude/longitude from over 40 thousand cities and towns. Location database is provided by Simplemaps.com under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0. Colorful astrological symbols, we use astrology/astronomy symbols to show the luminaries, planets and zodiac signs. And the colors we use follow the astrological conventions. Renaissance astrological art, the twelve zodiac signs art is from the Zodiac Clock at San Marco square in Venice. Preset places, there are about 10 preset places(coordinates) at the moment which you could try and get the feeling about how the app works. Custom location and time, you could input the latitude and longitude and time to draw the ecliptic items and horoscope chart.

About

Speedometer

This app provides accurate GPS speed readings and smart alerts to enhance driving safety and track journeys. Review trip details like distance and speed to improve habits. Features a clear display for day or night use.

Highlights
  • GPS-accurate speed readings
  • Customizable speed limit alerts
  • Trip distance and speed logging
  • Clear day/night display
  • Map and summary trip reviews
Features
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Master every journey with SpeedoMeter — get instant, GPS-accurate speed readings and smart alerts so you drive safer and track trips with confidence. Key Benefits • Stay within limits and avoid fines with instant visual speed alerts. • Improve driving and ride habits by reviewing distance, average and peak speeds. • See speed clearly at a glance with a large, readable display for day or night. • Trust GPS-accurate logging to prove mileage or validate routes after every trip. How it works SpeedoMeter reads your device GPS to show real-time speed and record trip distance and time. Set custom speed limits to receive clear alerts, then review your trips on easy-to-read maps and summaries. Who it's for Designed for drivers, cyclists, and outdoor enthusiasts who want reliable, instant speed feedback and simple trip logs. Perfect when you need an accurate speed readout without distraction. Take control of every journey — install SpeedoMeter now and drive with confidence. Auto-Renewable Subscription Terms: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://speed.fibomobile.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://speed.fibomobile.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

Ecliptic Compass4 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer at Free against Ecliptic Compass's $1.99. Speedometer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 3). Ecliptic Compass's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 7). On review sentiment and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Speedometer is free to download; Ecliptic Compass costs $1.99 up front. Speedometer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Ecliptic Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ecliptic Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 72 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ecliptic Compass ships an update every 10 months, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 3, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Ecliptic Compass versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcliptic CompassSpeedometer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (72 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings372 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#170 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwing lun tongFIBO MOBILE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

Ecliptic Compass

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Speedometer

All ratings72 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Ecliptic Compass

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions7
  • Weekly Premium$6.997 Days
  • Weekly3D Premium3 Days trial$8.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium$14.991 Month
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  • Monthly3D Premium3 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 6 Monthly 3D Premium3 Days trial$39.996 Months
  • Yearly 3D Premium$59.991 Year
  • Yearly 3D Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Ecliptic Compass free?
Ecliptic Compass costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ecliptic Compass or Speedometer?
Ecliptic Compass is rated higher. Ecliptic Compass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.
Do Ecliptic Compass or Speedometer have ads?
Neither Ecliptic Compass nor Speedometer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ecliptic Compass or Speedometer?
Ecliptic Compass ships an update every 10 months, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Ecliptic Compass was updated on September 3, 2026 and Speedometer on September 19, 2026.

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