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
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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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Multifunction Speedometer Introduction: GPS Speed Measurement: Displays real-time current speed, average speed, and maximum speed. Supports units such as km/h, mph, and m/s. Sensor Testing: Real-time data display and calibration for weather, altitude, accelerometer, gyroscope, magnetometer, and device orientation. Dashboard and Charts: Various beautiful customizable speedometer dashboards and real-time waveform charts. Data Recording and Export: Save historical test reports and export in CSV and PDF formats. Subscription Information: Payment: After the user confirms the purchase, the payment will be charged to the iTunes account. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours before the subscription expires. Once charged successfully, the subscription period will automatically extend. Cancellation: To cancel renewal, please manually disable the auto-renewal feature in the iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription expires. Privacy Policy: https://www.forapp.store/Speedometer/privacy_policy_en.html Terms of Service: https://www.forapp.store/Speedometer/terms_of_service_en.html Contact: Email: devapptian@gmail.com Website: www.forapp.store

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 October 3, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 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
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB14 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 reviews1 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 October 3, 2026 and Speedometer on October 4, 2026.

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