# Compass vs Speedometer

The clearest difference is rating: Speedometer at 4.6 against Compass's 4.1. Speedometer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 41 months) and ratings volume (1.8K vs 182). Compass's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Speedometer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer has 1.8K ratings behind it against 182, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Compass's written reviews are positive against 69% of Speedometer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Compass ships an update every 41 months, Speedometer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Compass | Speedometer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (182 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id546228063/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer/id1465431716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 182 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **72.5% of reviews** | 69.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 41 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Horizon Business, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/431586531) | [UniCom Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/1270764210) |

## What reviewers say

### Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/compass/id546228063)

This application displays your current direction and heading in a large, easy-to-read format. Customize the look by selecting your preferred background and arrow style to suit your needs.

**Highlights:** Large format display, Direction and heading indicator, Selectable background, Selectable arrow style

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 free?

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

### Is Speedometer free?

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

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

Speedometer is rated higher. Compass averages 4.1 out of 5 from 182 ratings, while Speedometer averages 4.6 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do Compass or Speedometer have ads?

Neither Compass nor Speedometer shows ads.

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

Compass ships an update every 41 months, and Speedometer every 2 months. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 23, 2026 and Speedometer on September 26, 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.*