Comparison

Ecliptic Compass vs Fast Meter

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
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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

Fast Meter

Features
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Fast Meter - GPS Speedometer & Odometer is the perfect tool for anyone who needs reliable and accurate speed measurements. Whether you’re driving, cycling, or sailing, our app provides real-time speed updates in your preferred units—km/h, mph, or knots. Key Features: - Versatile Viewing Options: Use our speedometer in vertical, horizontal, or mirror mode to suit your viewing preference, perfect for car dashboards. - Multiple Displays: Choose from digital, analog, or map-based speedometer views to track your speed and route in real-time. - Save Your Journeys: Easily record and access your travel history to review past routes and performances. - Speed Alerts: Set up speed alerts to notify you when you exceed a certain speed, ensuring your safety on the road. - Customizable Themes: Personalize your speedometer with various color themes and select from a wide range of analog styles, including exclusive premium designs. - Premium Version: Go ad-free and unlock additional speedometer styles for a more enhanced tracking experience. Whether you’re looking to replace a faulty car speedometer, track your mileage, or just ensure you’re staying within speed limits, Fast Meter - GPS Speedometer is here to help. Our app works offline too, allowing you to track your speed and distance anywhere, anytime. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Ecliptic Compass4 screens
Fast Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Fast Meter at Free against Ecliptic Compass's $1.99. Fast Meter also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). Ecliptic Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Fast Meter is free to download; Ecliptic Compass costs $1.99 up front. Fast Meter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Ecliptic Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ecliptic Compass ships an update every 10 months, Fast Meter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Ecliptic Compass versus Fast Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEcliptic CompassFast Meter
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerwing lun tongPocket Code LLC

In-app purchases

None

Ecliptic Compass

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Fast Meter

Subscriptions2
  • 1 Month$1.991 Month
  • 1 Year$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Ecliptic Compass free?
Ecliptic Compass costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast Meter free?
Fast Meter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ecliptic Compass or Fast Meter have ads?
Fast Meter shows ads; Ecliptic Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Ecliptic Compass or Fast Meter?
Ecliptic Compass ships an update every 10 months, and Fast Meter every 2 months. Most recently, Ecliptic Compass was updated on October 4, 2026 and Fast Meter on October 15, 2026.

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