Compass mini vs SpeedoMeter & Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass mini
This app provides a minimalist compass for identifying direction. It also displays altitude, barometric pressure, and coordinate information for your current location. Additional features include sunrise/sunset times and solar angles, with offline usability and widget support.
- Direction identification
- Altitude and barometric pressure
- Coordinate navigation
- Location bookmarking
- Sunrise and sunset times
- Solar elevation and azimuth
- Offline usability
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Compass mini is an elegant and minimalist compass tool. You can use it to get the current location's altitude, barometric, and coordinate information, and identify direction. • Clean and lightweight, usable offline. • View altitude and atmospheric pressure information. • Coordinate navigation and location bookmarking. • Sunrise and sunset related times. • Solar elevation and azimuth angles. • Desktop and lock screen widgets. • Detailed latitude and longitude values. • Supports dark mode.
SpeedoMeter & Compass
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GPS Speedometer( SpeedoTracker) & Compass SpeedoMeter is your all-in-one GPS-based speedometer and compass app designed for walking, cycling, driving, or any outdoor activity. Get real-time speed tracking, compass direction, location info, and travel stats — all in a beautiful, minimal interface. Whether you're hitting the road, exploring a trail, or simply curious about your movement, SpeedoTracker keeps you informed with live updates. Features: Real-time Speed Tracking (in km/h or mph) Digital Compass with heading direction Live Location Info including city and coordinates Max & Average Speed Total Distance Traveled Elapsed Time Tracking Unit Toggle: Switch between kilometers and miles Minimal UI: Clean and intuitive layout for quick readability
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Compass mini at Free against SpeedoMeter & Compass's $2.99. Compass mini also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.2). SpeedoMeter & Compass's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On 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
Compass mini is free to download; SpeedoMeter & Compass costs $2.99 up front. Compass mini sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SpeedoMeter & Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.
Compass mini ships an update every 5 weeks, SpeedoMeter & Compass weekly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Compass mini | SpeedoMeter & Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (61 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 61 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 鑫 吴 | Purnima Verma |
In-app purchases
Compass mini
- Compass mini · Pro$7.99
SpeedoMeter & Compass
No in-app purchases
Questions
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