# Compass 54 Pro vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against Compass 54 Pro's 3.2. Speedometer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (69% vs 40%). Compass 54 Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Compass 54 Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 43, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Compass 54 Pro's written reviews are positive against 69% of Speedometer's.

Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass 54 Pro | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-54-pro/id458958949/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 43 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **69.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 73 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Elen Bekzadyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1201385451) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass 54 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass-54-pro/id458958949)

This app provides a real compass, location data, weather updates, date and time, and map functionality. It displays real-time orientation to magnetic fields and offers various coordinate systems and unit conversions.

**Highlights:** Real compass with magnetic field orientation, Location coordinates, course, speed, and altitude, Current weather temperature, humidity, and pressure, Date, time, and GMT time display, Standard, satellite, and hybrid map views, Multiple GPS coordinate systems (UTM, MGRS, etc.)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads. | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate compass readings
- 👍 Precise coordinates shown
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Good for orienteering
- 👍 Works without Wi-Fi/3G

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Insanely annoying ads
- 😠 Ads capture the phone
- 😠 Paid version still has ads
- 😠 App crashes frequently
- 😠 Weather section not working

**Reported bugs**

- Weather section shows 'No Internet Connection' despite being online
- App crashes when enabling camera flash
- Homes.com ad locks display on newer devices
- Camera tab doesn't properly switch settings
- Compass dial jumps or jitters

**Requested features**

- More updates and features
- More child-friendly themes
- Show elevation
- More detailed weather (5-day forecast, hourly temps)
- Switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Compass 54 Pro free?

Compass 54 Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedometer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Compass 54 Pro or Speedometer?

Speedometer is rated higher. Compass 54 Pro averages 3.2 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Compass 54 Pro or Speedometer have ads?

Neither Compass 54 Pro nor Speedometer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Compass 54 Pro or Speedometer?

Compass 54 Pro ships an update every 3 months, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Compass 54 Pro was updated on July 18, 2026 and Speedometer on September 23, 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.*