Comparison

Pacer vs GPS Speedometer & Compass

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

Head to head
About

Pacer

Track your speed and distance in real-time with this GPS-powered companion. Monitor journeys for driving, cycling, or running, with customizable alerts and detailed trip statistics. Enjoy a user-friendly interface with multiple display options and a battery-saving mode.

Highlights
  • Real-time GPS speedometer
  • Customizable units (km/h or mph)
  • Trip tracking with distance and duration
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Map view with live location
  • Trip history with statistics
  • Battery-saving mode
Features
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Pacer is your beautiful companion for tracking speed and distance in real-time. Whether you're driving, cycling, or running, Pacer provides accurate, easy-to-read speed information and comprehensive trip statistics. Key Features: • Real-time GPS speedometer with customisable units (km/h or mph) • Trip tracking with distance, duration, and average speed • Customisable speed limit alerts • Map view with live location tracking • Trip history with detailed statistics • Multiple font styles and sizes for easy reading • Battery-saving mode for extended use • 100% ad-free experience Perfect for: • Drivers monitoring their speed • Cyclists tracking their performance • Runners analysing their pace • Outdoor enthusiasts measuring distances • Anyone who wants to keep an eye on their travel stats With Pacer, you'll always know your exact speed and trip details. Stay safe, stay informed, and optimise your journeys with our precise and user-friendly speedometer app. Download Pacer now and start your journey with confidence! Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tickrcountdown.com/privacy

About

GPS Speedometer & Compass

Features
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Turn your iPhone into a precise, beautiful GPS Speedometer designed for every journey. Whether you're driving, cycling, running, sailing, or flying, this powerful speedometer delivers accurate real-time speed, distance, direction, and trip information. No sign-up required to get started. ACCURATE GPS SPEEDOMETER Get your live speed instantly with a highly accurate GPS speedometer. View your current speed in km/h or mph using GPS technology, and switch between a classic analog speedometer or a modern digital speedometer with a single tap. Whether you prefer a traditional dial or a bold digital speedometer, your speed is always easy to read. HUD SPEED MODE FOR NIGHT DRIVING Drive more safely with HUD Speed mode. Mount your iPhone on your dashboard and use HUD Speed to project your current speedometer reading onto your windshield for quick, glance-free viewing during night driving. REAL-TIME SPEED LIMIT ALERTS Stay aware of changing speed limits with your GPS speedometer. Receive instant over-speed notifications based on your current location to help you drive more safely and confidently. TRIP TRACKING, MILEAGE TRACKER & HOURS TRACKER Track every journey with a built-in Mileage Tracker and Hours Tracker. Record total distance, driving time, average speed, maximum speed, altitude, and a live route map. The Mileage Tracker helps you monitor business, personal, or travel mileage, while the Hours Tracker keeps a record of time spent on every trip. Review previous journeys anytime with detailed trip history. GPS TRACKER WITH ROUTE HISTORY Use the built-in GPS Tracker to monitor your routes in real time. The GPS Tracker records your travel path, trip distance, and location history, making it ideal for road trips, cycling routes, hiking adventures, and everyday driving. BUILT-IN COMPASS & QIBLA A full digital compass displays your heading and direction with precision. Use the camera compass for augmented navigation, and quickly find the accurate Qibla direction wherever you are. LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND Keep your current speedometer visible on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activities. Your app remains easy to monitor without keeping the app open. WEATHER AT A GLANCE View live weather conditions and temperature for your current location before and during every trip. KEY FEATURES • Accurate real-time GPS speedometer • Easy-to-read digital speedometer and analog speedometer • HUD Speed windshield reflection mode • Automatic speed-limit alerts • Built-in Mileage Tracker for every trip • Smart Hours Tracker for travel time • Advanced GPS Tracker with route history • Trip history with distance, average speed, max speed, altitude, and route map • Digital compass, camera compass, and Qibla finder • Live Activities for Lock Screen and Dynamic Island • Local weather and temperature • Portrait and landscape layouts Whether you need a reliable speedometer for daily driving, an accurate GPS speedometer for road trips, a dependable Mileage Tracker for work, a convenient Hours Tracker for travel logs, a reliable GPS Tracker for routes, an easy-to-read digital speedometer, or a clear HUD Speed display for safer night driving, this app brings everything together in one simple, powerful solution. Privacy Policy : https://sites.google.com/view/privacy-policy-speedo-meter/home Terms of User : https://sites.google.com/view/terms-of-use-speedo-meter/home EULA : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pacer4 screens
GPS Speedometer & Compass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pacer at none against GPS Speedometer & Compass's shown. Pacer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Pacer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and GPS Speedometer & Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pacer ships an update every 4 days, GPS Speedometer & Compass fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Pacer versus GPS Speedometer & Compass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPacerGPS Speedometer & Compass
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSercan DemircanAbdullah Khan

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pacer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$4.991 Month
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro$4.99
  • Lifetime Pro$49.99
4 purchases

GPS Speedometer & Compass

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Weekly_trial3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Yearly$34.991 Year

Questions

Is Pacer free?
Pacer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speedometer & Compass free?
GPS Speedometer & Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pacer or GPS Speedometer & Compass have ads?
GPS Speedometer & Compass shows ads; Pacer does not.
Which is updated more often, Pacer or GPS Speedometer & Compass?
Pacer ships an update every 4 days, and GPS Speedometer & Compass fortnightly. Most recently, Pacer was updated on November 4, 2026 and GPS Speedometer & Compass on November 9, 2026.

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