Comparison

Arcus Lunae vs SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot

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

Head to head
About

Arcus Lunae

Features
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This app shows the complex path of our moon indicating its rise and set, lunar noon and its current azimuth. At night and sometimes during the daylight the moon may be clearly visible. It is a constant source of reference for outdoor explorers enabling the user to use its current bearing (azimuth) to orientate themselves. Using the moons azimuth the user can easily verify where true North is and from there East, South and West. If you carry a magnetic compass you can easily calibrate it against the true bearing of the moon. This gives you confidence in your electronic or analog devices by constantly being able to cross check your bearing. The illumination indicate shows the best day for night travel as its reflected light from the sun will enable you to safely walk in the brighten night skies. If you are walking overnight the time of lunar noon is key as at that time the moon will bear exactly due South or 180°. The time of moon rise and set will enable you to determine the length of the moon's visibility and again those azimuths of rise and set can be used to verify your own direction of travel. Finally the Altitude of the moon will confirm whether it visible or will become visible at your current location. Our ancestors used such methods to travel safely across short and long distances. For many this app may become an important backup and assist them in exploring the great outdoors. Tested on physical watches 40mm/44mm/46mm screens and uses GPS to determine geographical position in order to calculate the various elements of the Moons Path.

About

SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot

This app provides real-time speed limit information directly on your Lock Screen, Apple Watch, or in CarPlay. It automatically detects when you're driving and displays your current speed alongside the posted limit for quick clarity, without needing to start a full navigation session.

Highlights
  • Live Activity display
  • Automatic trip detection
  • Current speed and posted limit
  • Over-limit awareness
  • Ride stats
  • CarPlay support
  • Lock Screen widget
Features
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SpeedCheck answers a simple question at exactly the right time: What's the speed limit here? See your speed and the posted speed limit quickly from the app, Lock Screen, CarPlay, or Apple Watch Smart Stack. SpeedCheck can prompt you automatically when it detects that you're driving, so getting started is as easy as a tap. No route setup, no maps, no full navigation session required. Your speed and the posted speed limit are shown in an easy-to-read display just where you want it. Try 5 posted-limit drives free to see the app in action. Keep live posted limits with a paid pass or subscription. In the app, you can also review useful stats for your current or most recent drive. SpeedCheck provides subtle over-limit awareness, personalization settings, and richer speed-limit-aware stats in a focused experience built for quick clarity. Great for - New drivers building confidence with local speed limits - Daily drivers who regularly end up on unfamiliar roads or changing traffic patterns - Delivery, service, and field-work drivers moving between neighborhoods - Travelers driving in an unfamiliar city - Anyone who wants speed context without finding and starting a full navigation app What makes SpeedCheck different - A Live Activity for easy viewing from your Lock Screen, CarPlay and Apple Watch Smart Stack - Automatic trip detection and prompting - Focused design for current speed and the posted limit - Over-limit awareness using color, not sounds - Drive stats for current and most recent trip - Lock Screen widget for one-tap access - CarPlay support for a glanceable in-car SpeedCheck display - Appearance options, including an Automatic mode that adjusts with the sun Note: Posted speed limit display is available during free drives, a non-recurring paid pass, or recurring Premium access. Disclaimer: SpeedCheck is provided for informational purposes only. Always obey posted speed limits, temporary traffic controls, directions from law enforcement or authorized traffic personnel, and your vehicle’s speedometer. See app for full disclaimer. Terms & Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arcus Lunae at none against SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot's 3. Arcus Lunae also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Arcus Lunae asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Arcus Lunae ships an update fortnightly, SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Arcus Lunae versus SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcus LunaeSpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter BleakleyHawk iMedia

In-app purchases

None

Arcus Lunae

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • 7-Day Trip Pass$2.99

Questions

Is Arcus Lunae free?
Arcus Lunae is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot free?
SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Arcus Lunae or SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot have ads?
Neither Arcus Lunae nor SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Arcus Lunae or SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot?
Arcus Lunae ships an update fortnightly, and SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot every 10 days. Most recently, Arcus Lunae was updated on October 7, 2026 and SpeedCheck+ Drive Copilot on October 16, 2026.

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