Orientation vs eyeSpeed Speedometer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Orientation
Easily locate yourself and find directions with this intuitive navigation tool. Search for any address or landmark and get real-time guidance on a map that functions as a compass. Ideal for urban exploration, outdoor adventures, or simply finding your way back.
- Locate yourself easily
- Get directions and distance to destination
- Find your car or return to starting point
- Intuitive address search
- Map orients as a compass
- Display current address
- Zoomable map
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Keep your bearings, wherever you are. Orientation lets you choose up to six places and instantly see where they are in relation to your current position. Compare their direction and distance, view their coordinates, and keep important places in sight while traveling, walking, hiking, or going about your day. Keep your hotel, parked car, starting point, meeting place, landmark, or any position you select on the map in view. MAIN FEATURES • View up to six places at the same time • See the direction and distance to each place on a visual compass • Check latitude and longitude coordinates • Display all selected places together on the map • Search for a place or address, or tap the map to place or move a target • Recenter on your current position and switch map types • Share a position or open a target in Apple Maps • Designed for iPhone and iPad Built for orientation at a glance, Orientation gives you a clear view of each selected place relative to you, so you can compare destinations and choose where to head. Location access and an internet connection are required. Compass accuracy may be affected by magnetic or electromagnetic interference.
eyeSpeed Speedometer
Customize your driving display with a variety of themes and fonts. This app offers precise GPS-based speed readings and keeps your speed visible on your lock screen or dynamic island. Enjoy a privacy-first experience with no data collection or ads.
- 34 built-in themes
- Custom theme creation
- Lock Screen speed display
- Dynamic Island integration
- GPS-based speed readings
- MPH/KPH switching
- Privacy-focused, no data collection
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YOUR SPEEDOMETER. YOUR LOOK. SAME PRIVACY. eyeSpeed V4 adds themes so your speedometer can feel more at home in your car without turning a focused driving tool into a bloated dashboard. Choose from 34 built-in looks inspired by dashboard history, save one theme for light appearance and another for dark appearance, or build a custom theme with your preferred colors and font family. Themes arrive as part of eyeSpeed, not as an extra purchase, and they are free for current users. Your location still stays on your device. No ads. No subscriptions. No account required. THEMES THAT FIT THE CAR • 34 built-in themes - Choose from a curated set of heritage-inspired looks • Day and night slots - Save one theme for light appearance and another for dark appearance • Saved custom themes - Build and name your own look • Clean readability - Personalization without clutter • Built for real driving - Better visual fit for day, night, and different cabins • Included with eyeSpeed - No theme pack IAP or upgrade fee PRECISION SPEED • GPS-based readings - Check your actual speed with a clean, glanceable display • Large numerals - Easy to read without hunting for information • MPH or KPH - Quick switching for imports, travel, and track-day use LIVE ACTIVITIES • Lock Screen speed - Keep speed visible without unlocking your phone • Dynamic Island - Check speed while using Apple Maps or other apps • Modern iPhone fit - The speedometer stays useful beyond the main screen DRIVER CONTROL • Unit Lock - Prevent accidental changes while driving • Rotation Lock - Keep the display the way you want it • Auto-Hide Toolbar - Reduce distractions after a few seconds • Screen Sleep Prevention - Keep the display awake while you drive PRIVACY WITHOUT COMPROMISE • Data Not Collected - Location data is not sent to eyeSpeed • On-device speed calculation - GPS is used for speed, not tracking you • No account required - No sign-in wall between you and the app • One-time purchase - Buy it once and keep it BUILT FOR REAL DRIVERS • Great for imported vehicles - Fast MPH/KPH switching when the car and road disagree • Useful with navigation - Keep speed visible while Maps stays on screen • Focused interface - One screen, one number, less noise Safety Notice: eyeSpeed is for informational purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local traffic laws. Never use your phone while driving.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eyeSpeed Speedometer at 5.0 against Orientation's 4.6. eyeSpeed Speedometer also leads on chart position (#155 vs unranked) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Orientation's advantage is ratings volume (142 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Orientation costs $2.99 and eyeSpeed Speedometer $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
eyeSpeed Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Orientation has 142 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Orientation ships an update every 2 months, eyeSpeed Speedometer every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Orientation | eyeSpeed Speedometer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (142 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 81.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 142 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #155 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Chaviro Software | eyeHear, LLC |
Customer experience
Orientation
eyeSpeed Speedometer
In-app purchases
Orientation
No in-app purchases
eyeSpeed Speedometer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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