Comparison

CompassSpeed vs Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

CompassSpeed

This navigation app combines a compass, speedometer, level, and route tracker. It offers real-time speed, distance, and location data, with route recording and replay functionality. Designed for outdoor activities and travel, it prioritizes user privacy with no ads or tracking.

Highlights
  • Real-time compass with heading and coordinates
  • Accurate GPS speedometer with multiple units
  • Route recording and map replay
  • Background recording capability
  • Built-in level and altitude meter
  • Live Activities for Lock Screen display
Features
Currently charting
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CompassSpeed brings a compass, speedometer, level, and route tracker together in one clean, focused app — great for hiking, cycling, driving, running, and any trip. — Compass — • Real-time heading, magnetic/true north, current coordinates and address • DD (decimal degrees) and DMS (degrees-minutes-seconds) coordinate formats — Speedometer — • Large, clear real-time speed display • GPS signal status for more trustworthy readings • Switch freely between m/s, km/h, and mph — Speed Recording & Routes — • Start recording with one tap; automatic mileage, time, average and top speed • Records your full route and replays it on the map • Speed chart to review each part of your trip • Keeps recording in the background, even with the screen locked — Level & Altitude — • Built-in level to quickly find horizontal • Fuses GPS and barometer to show altitude and pressure — Live Activities — • See speed, time, and distance right on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island — Privacy First — • No ads, no third-party analytics, no cross-app tracking • Your data stays on your device by default • Optional iCloud sync keeps records in sync across your devices Download now and make the most of every journey.

About

Speedometer

This app measures your real-time speed using GPS and offers detailed sensor data. It features customizable dashboards, charts, and allows you to record and export your test results.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speed measurement
  • Average and maximum speed display
  • Sensor data display (weather, altitude, etc.)
  • Customizable dashboards and charts
  • Data recording and export (CSV, PDF)
  • Multiple speed units (km/h, mph, m/s)
Features
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GPS Speedometer & Trip Tracker Measure your speed and record trip information using your device's GPS. The app is designed for driving, cycling, running, and other outdoor activities. MAIN FEATURES • Real-Time Speed Display View your current, average, and maximum speed, together with trip distance and duration. • Multiple Speed Units Switch between km/h, mph, and m/s. • Customizable Speedometer Choose from multiple dashboard themes, display styles, and maximum gauge scales. • Trip History and Analysis Save previous trips and review their speed, distance, duration, route, and altitude information. • Route Replay and Charts Premium users can view recorded routes on a map and review speed and altitude trend charts. • Sensor Information View location, weather, altitude, barometric pressure, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and device-motion data when supported by the device. • Data Export Premium users can export trip records in CSV, PDF, and GPX formats. PREMIUM DRIVING FEATURES • Head-Up Display (HUD) Display speed in a full-screen driving view. • Picture in Picture Keep the current speed visible in a floating Picture-in-Picture window while using other apps. • Speed-Limit Alerts Set a speed limit and receive sound and vibration alerts when the selected limit is exceeded. • iCloud Sync Optionally sync supported trip records between devices signed in to the same iCloud account. FREE AND PREMIUM ACCESS The free version contains advertising and provides limited access to some records, sensor data, themes, exports, and advanced driving features. Premium removes advertising and unlocks all available themes, complete trip history, detailed trip analysis, data export, HUD, Picture in Picture, speed-limit alerts, advanced sensor information, and optional iCloud sync. Premium access may be offered through auto-renewable subscription plans and a lifetime one-time purchase. Available products, prices, subscription periods, and free-trial eligibility are displayed on the purchase screen before confirmation. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your Apple Account when the purchase is confirmed. Auto-renewable subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Continued use of GPS may increase battery consumption. Speed and sensor information is provided for reference only. Always follow local traffic regulations and drive safely. Contact: devapptian@gmail.com

Screenshots

CompassSpeed4 screens
Speedometer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer at Free against CompassSpeed's $1.99. Speedometer also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). CompassSpeed's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

Speedometer is free to download; CompassSpeed costs $1.99 up front. Speedometer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. CompassSpeed asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for CompassSpeed against 5.0 for Speedometer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CompassSpeed ships an update every 6 weeks, Speedometer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
CompassSpeed versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassSpeedSpeedometer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer连辰 陈启鹏 田

Customer experience

CompassSpeed

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Speedometer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

CompassSpeed

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Speedometer

Subscriptions3
  • Speedometer Pro Weekly3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Speedometer Pro monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Speedometer Pro yearly3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speedometer Pro lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is CompassSpeed free?
CompassSpeed costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CompassSpeed or Speedometer?
CompassSpeed and Speedometer are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do CompassSpeed or Speedometer have ads?
Speedometer shows ads; CompassSpeed does not.
Which is updated more often, CompassSpeed or Speedometer?
CompassSpeed ships an update every 6 weeks, and Speedometer weekly. Most recently, CompassSpeed was updated on November 7, 2026 and Speedometer on November 5, 2026.

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