# Speed Tracker vs Speedometer GPS & Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer GPS & Compass at 94% against Speed Tracker's 68%. Speedometer GPS & Compass also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Speed Tracker's advantage is ratings volume (6.2K vs 35). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speed Tracker sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Speedometer GPS & Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedometer GPS & Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speed Tracker has 6.2K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Speed Tracker's written reviews are positive against 94% of Speedometer GPS & Compass's.

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speed Tracker | Speedometer GPS & Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tracker-gps-speedometer/id604836034/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-and-compass/id1670358620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6.2K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 68.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 133 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oxagile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/652092252) | [华明 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670053427) |

## What reviewers say

### Speed Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speed-tracker-gps-speedometer/id604836034)

This app combines a GPS speedometer with a trip computer to record and analyze your journeys. It offers features like a head-up display for windshield viewing, trip logging with detailed statistics, and map tracking. Export your trip data or share it with others.

**Highlights:** GPS speedometer, Trip computer, Head-up display (HUD), Trip logging and mapping, Export trip data (CSV, KML, GPX), Automatic stop detection, Apple Watch support

**Features:** Family Sharing, Siri integration, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speed Tracker Pro. | $2.99 | per month |
| Speed Tracker Pro. Yearly | $17.99 | per year |
| Remove Ad | $1.99 | one-time |
| HUD Speedometer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Map GPS navigation | $1.99 | one-time |
| Triplog phone computer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Full Upgrade+ | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Accurate speed tracking
- 👍 Useful data and statistics
- 🚢 Works well for boats and other vehicles
- 💯 Reliable and consistent performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS signal loss
- 💰 Subscription model for full features
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤖 Intrusive ads in free version

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after iOS updates
- Inaccurate speed readings at high speeds
- Inconsistent performance across devices

**Requested features**

- Auto start/stop tracking
- Ability to organize/categorize trips
- Apple Watch integration
- More customization options


### Speedometer GPS & Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-and-compass/id1670358620)

This app turns your iPhone into a versatile tool for tracking speed, direction, and location. It offers a digital speedometer, a compass with location data, live mapping, and detailed trip history. Customize settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Digital speedometer with max/average speed, Compass with altitude, latitude, longitude, Live map with current location and track line, Detailed trip history with iCloud sync, Customizable language, theme, and settings, Trajectory recording without speed data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation Premium (weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Navigation Premium (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speed Tracker free?

Speed Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedometer GPS & Compass free?

Speedometer GPS & Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speed Tracker or Speedometer GPS & Compass?

Speedometer GPS & Compass is rated higher. Speed Tracker averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6.2K ratings, while Speedometer GPS & Compass averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do Speed Tracker or Speedometer GPS & Compass have ads?

Both Speed Tracker and Speedometer GPS & Compass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speed Tracker or Speedometer GPS & Compass?

Speed Tracker ships an update monthly, and Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speed Tracker was updated on September 24, 2026 and Speedometer GPS & Compass on September 22, 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.*