# Pro Compass vs Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit.

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. at 4.7 against Pro Compass's 4.3. Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (2.8K vs 73). Pro Compass's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Pro Compass costs $1.99 and Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. $3.99 up front. Pro Compass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. has 2.8K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Pro Compass's written reviews are positive against 92% of Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit.'s.

Pro Compass ships an update every 6 months, Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro Compass | Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-55-pro-gps-kit/id530829008/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 73 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 72.3% of reviews | **91.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #182 | **#9** |
| Size | 2 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) | [Stanislav Dvoychenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/433259771) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-compass/id517739197)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app offers a realistic pocket compass experience with modern features like MGRS, sun/moon tracking, and GPS coordinates. It provides multiple display styles and advanced measurement tools for various applications.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D floating compass hardware, Nine compass display modes, Magnetic and true direction display, Sun and Moon position tracking, MGRS, UTM, and GPS coordinate formats, Two-axis inclinometer with bubble levels, Support for over 230 geodetic datums

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Displays both true and magnetic north simultaneously
- 📍 Accurate GPS location and coordinate display
- 🔧 Multiple coordinate format options (MGRS, UTM, DMS)
- 📊 Professional-grade precision instrument
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive interface design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent compass accuracy across locations
- ❌ True north often displays as 'NA' without explanation
- 📍 GPS location detection frequently incorrect (places users in wrong continent)
- ⚠️ Large margin of error (15-35 degrees reported)
- 🔄 Compass needle wavers and appears unstable

**Reported bugs**

- GPS location places users in wrong geographic areas
- True north display shows 'NA' without troubleshooting guidance
- Compass heading inconsistent on same fixed location
- Map loading takes excessive time
- Inclinometer calibration stuck in progress loop

**Requested features**

- Watch app integration with data sharing
- Manual compass calibration/adjustment feature
- Red backlight option for astronomers
- Topographic map overlay
- Bearing input and route planning capabilities


### Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-55-pro-gps-kit/id530829008)

**Currently charting:** #9 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app functions as a premium speedometer, GPS tracker, and trip cost monitor. It provides real-time cost tracking, expense splitting, and detailed trip recording for analysis and sharing. Features include speed limit alerts, mileage reports, and various specialized modes for different activities.

**Highlights:** Real-time cost and fuel monitoring, GPS trip tracking and export, Mileage calculator and PDF reports, Customizable speed limits and alerts, Multiple specialized driving modes, Waypoint recording and alerts, Speed and red light camera alerts

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Automatic tracking. Unlimited. | $1.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very good and dependable
- 🚀 Accurate and reliable
- 🔒 Saves from speeding tickets
- 💡 Lots of great features
- 👍 Easy to use and customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS issues
- 🔋 Can drain battery
- 🤔 Too many features may be overwhelming

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when speed limit exceeded
- Inconsistent GPS performance after iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Automatic speed limit detection
- Carplay/Android Auto integration
- Trip history export/sharing
- Tachometer display


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro Compass free?

Pro Compass costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. free?

Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro Compass or Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit.?

Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. is rated higher. Pro Compass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 73 ratings, while Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. averages 4.7 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Pro Compass or Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. have ads?

Neither Pro Compass nor Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro Compass or Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit.?

Pro Compass ships an update every 6 months, and Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. every 6 weeks. Most recently, Pro Compass was updated on October 18, 2026 and Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pro Compass or Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit.?

Pro Compass currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Speedometer 55 Pro. GPS kit. at #9. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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