Comparison

Compass vs Speedmeter

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

Head to head
About

Compass

This navigation app provides detailed location data, including direction, weather, and altitude. It also offers real-time GPS speed measurement and a bubble level for practical geographical understanding.

Highlights
  • Professional compass and positioning
  • Real-time GPS data display
  • GPS speed measurement
  • Bubble level
  • Altitude and weather information
Features
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Compass is a professional compass and positioning tool that utilizes data from networks, GPS, and mobile sensors to determine your location's direction, weather, latitude, longitude, altitude, and other information. It also supports real-time GPS data display, GPS speed measurement, a bubble level, altitude, weather, and other practical features, making it more convenient for you to understand your geographical situation. Our standard subscription options include: A Pro Version subscription, which includes an annual auto-renewing subscription. The subscription will automatically renew, allowing you to enjoy an ad-free experience during this period. It grants unlimited access to all features, unlocks all Pro Version content, and provides early access to functional updates. Upon purchase confirmation and at the beginning of each renewal cycle, the subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account. Subscriptions that include a free trial will automatically renew as a paid subscription. You can cancel your subscription or free trial at least 24 hours before the end of the free trial period in your iTunes settings. Cancellation will take effect after the last day of the current subscription cycle. Once the cancellation is effective, your subscription benefits will expire. Privacy Policy:https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/33350adfa281e9ec7043f28a1f8613743ea5d6e7 Terms of Use:https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/c628fa908141c200d485c8f4c7c381e6372d800d?nlc=1

About

Speedmeter

Features
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Track your speed in real-time — for driving, cycling, or running. Large digital display you can read at a glance. Automatically records max speed, average speed, and total distance. Export your trip history as CSV and take full ownership of your data. ◆ New in v1.2.0 - mph / km/h toggle (great for import cars and international travel) - Speed statistics (max speed, average speed, and total distance — auto-calculated) - Data export (export your ride history as CSV) - 7-day free trial (try all premium features for free) ◆ All Features - Real-time speed display (mph / km/h switchable) - Large, easy-to-read digital display - 3 font styles (System, Digital Modern, Digital Classic) - Location history recording with map view - Speed statistics (max, average, distance) - Data export (CSV format) - Color-coded pins based on speed (green: slow, yellow: medium, orange: fast, red: very fast) - Background recording support ◆ Highlights - Simple and intuitive interface - Dark mode optimized black background design - Stores up to 1000 location records - View your route on Apple Maps ◆ Premium Plan — 7-Day Free Trial - Speed statistics reports (max speed, average speed & distance) - CSV data export - Ad-free experience Cancel anytime. Try everything free for 7 days — no commitment required. Whether you're driving, cycling, or running, this speedometer app is your perfect companion for tracking your speed on the go. Terms of Use: https://speedmeter-f9de0.web.app/terms.html

Screenshots

Compass3 screens
Speedmeter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compass at weekly against Speedmeter's monthly. Compass also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). On price, ads, 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. Compass sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Speedmeter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update weekly, Speedmeter monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Compass versus Speedmeter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassSpeedmeter
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer启鹏 田Takuya Endo

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro3 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarterly Pro3 Days trial$3.993 Months
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  • Annual Pro3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Compass Lifetime Pro$12.99
2 purchases

Speedmeter

Subscriptions2
  • Speedmeter Pro(月額)1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Speedmeter Pro(年額)$44.991 Year

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedmeter free?
Speedmeter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Compass or Speedmeter have ads?
Both Compass and Speedmeter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass or Speedmeter?
Compass ships an update weekly, and Speedmeter monthly. Most recently, Compass was updated on September 5, 2026 and Speedmeter on September 18, 2026.

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