Comparison

Dashometer vs Bearing

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dashometer

This app provides a customizable GPS dashboard for various activities like walking, running, and driving. It displays real-time telemetry data such as speed, distance, altitude, and heading. Users can easily read the large display and configure units and display modes.

Highlights
  • Large, easy-to-read display
  • Real-time telemetry data
  • Customizable display modes and units
  • Imperial or metric units
  • Full VoiceOver support
  • Location, heading, altitude, speed, distance, time tracking
Features
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Dashometer is ideal for walking, running, cycling, motorbiking, driving, geocaching, and more! • Large, easy to read display • Comprehensive built-in instructions • Watch the data you care about in real-time The dashboard displays telemetry values including: location, heading, altitude, speed, distance, and elapsed time. Tap on values to change their display mode; many have units which can also be changed with a tap - and many respond to a long-tap to allow further configuration. FEATURES • Imperial or metric units • Full VoiceOver (accessibility) support • Location (latitude, longitude) • Heading (degrees magnetic, or true; using GPS and internal magnetometer) • Altitude (current, minimum, maximum) • Speed (current, average, trip average, maximum, pace) • Distance (current, odometer) • Time (moving, stopped) • Share location GETTING STARTED The dashboard displays telemetry values. Tap the power icon to start a new trip or continue the current one. An animation is shown while finding your location, after which GPS signal strength is shown as 1-5 bars (more bars is better). Tap the signal indicator to stop recording data. For more information please consult the built-in instructions. Please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. iPod Touch and Wi-Fi only iPad users NOTE! you need an external GPS receiver. UPDATES Dashometer is regularly updated with new functionality based on *your* feedback. We really want to hear your comments and ideas for new features, so please get in touch at dashometer(at)gmail.com to get support or give feedback! UPGRADE The full version of Dashometer has ten years of five star reviews! ***** mike - v11.1 - Dec 27, 2018 I bought this app because i needed one that showed magnetic heading, as well as groundspeed for my experimental airplane. Wow, it does so much more, and displays in landscape or portrait. Can change display colors, review flight later with speed, times and altitudes, and the instructions are fantastic, great product, worth a lot more than I paid for it!! ***** Malix90x – Jun 7, 2016 It is the best in its genre as it is the most complete! So many thanks to the developer :) ***** TxHornyToad – Jan 3, 2016 In a large field of "Speed" apps this has to be the best. Very clean and clear display. Very customizable. Responsive support. ***** R8Jimmy - v4.5 - Jul 6, 2013 Works as advertised. Very informative when using it on my motorcycle. Display is easy to read. Excellent support from developer. Highly recommended! ***** tmuecke - v4.3 - 30-Jan-2013 Unbelieveable that I am the first one to rate this App. ...offers great features. ...and is a must have for everybody who wants to have precise information... Perfect and thank you!!! ***** Brimstin85 - v4.1 - 22-Nov-2012 The information is large, easy to read, accurate, and intuitively laid out. The app is easy to use and very capable. It has plenty of advanced features too. Worth every penny. ***** v2.7 - 19-Aug-2011 The display is very clear and easy to read in a car and on a bike. The dev is very quick to respond to feedback as well.

About

Bearing

Features
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Bearing is a professional-grade compass and altimeter app designed for outdoor enthusiasts, hikers, photographers, and anyone who needs accurate navigation and elevation data. PRECISION COMPASS - True north and magnetic north display with real-time heading - Automatic magnetic declination correction for accurate navigation - Multiple azimuth units including degrees, gradians, and milliradians - Smooth, responsive compass dial with cardinal and intercardinal directions - Heading accuracy indicator for reliable orientation ACCURATE ALTIMETER - GPS-based altitude measurement with EGM96 geoid correction - Barometric pressure display in hPa for weather awareness - Real-time vertical accuracy indicator - Support for meters and feet units - Altitude above mean sea level (AMSL) calculation COMPREHENSIVE COORDINATES - Multiple coordinate format support: - Decimal Degrees (DD) - Degrees Decimal Minutes (DMM) - Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) - UTM (Universal Transverse Mercator) - MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) - British National Grid (OSGB) - Swiss Grid (CH1903) - Easy copy and share functionality - Horizontal and vertical accuracy display SUN POSITION DATA - Accurate sunrise and sunset times for your location - Day length calculation - Civil dawn and dusk times - Solar noon indicator - Day and night status display - Sun position visualization PROFESSIONAL TOOLS - Precision bubble level for surface leveling - Angle measurement tool with lock function - Pitch and roll display in degrees - Magnetic field strength indicator - Calibration status monitoring BUILT FOR THE OUTDOORS - Clean, readable interface optimized for outdoor use - Multiple color themes including night vision mode - Works offline after initial GPS lock - Low battery consumption design - Apple Watch companion app included PREMIUM FEATURES Upgrade to unlock the complete toolkit: - All coordinate formats (UTM, MGRS, OSGB, Swiss Grid) - EGM96 corrected altitude for true elevation - Bubble level and angle measurement tools - Magnetic field analysis - Additional color themes - Priority support PERFECT FOR - Hiking and trekking adventures - Camping and backpacking trips - Photography location scouting - Geocaching expeditions - Surveying and mapping - Search and rescue operations - Aviation and marine navigation - Construction and carpentry projects Whether you are summiting a peak, navigating a trail, or simply need to know which direction you are facing, Bearing provides the precision tools you need with a professional interface designed for real-world use. Download Bearing today and navigate with confidence. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Dashometer4 screens
Bearing4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dashometer at none against Bearing's 2. Dashometer also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bearing sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Dashometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dashometer versus Bearing: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDashometerBearing
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIan RayDLY

In-app purchases

None

Dashometer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Bearing

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Dashometer free?
Dashometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bearing free?
Bearing is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dashometer or Bearing have ads?
Neither Dashometer nor Bearing shows ads.

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