Comparison

Compass GPS vs Speedometer

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

Head to head
About

Compass GPS

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

Speedometer

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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a modern GPS speedometer for car journeys, daily commutes, bike rides, motorcycle trips, boating, and more. See real-time speed in MPH, KM/H, or knots, follow your route on a live map, and save every trip with detailed driving statistics. Whether you need a speedometer for car travel, a GPS speed tracker for a road trip, a digital MPH speedometer, or a trip odometer and mileage tracker, Speedometer delivers the essential information in a clean, driver-focused design. REAL-TIME GPS SPEEDOMETER: • View your current GPS speed on a large, easy-to-read display • Choose a modern analog gauge or digital speedometer • Switch between MPH, KM/H, and knots • Check GPS signal quality before you travel • Use portrait or landscape mode • Open Focus mode for a distraction-free speed display • Choose System, Light, or Dark appearance TRIP TRACKER AND GPS ODOMETER Start a trip to record your journey from beginning to end. The GPS odometer and mileage tracker capture: • Total distance • Trip duration • Moving and stopped time • Average and maximum speed • Start and finish locations • Your recorded route • Speed and altitude telemetry Save completed journeys to your trip history and review their map, statistics, and interactive charts whenever you want. LIVE MAP AND ROUTE RECORDER: Follow your position and recorded path on a live map. The map dashboard keeps current speed, trip time, distance, recording status, and GPS quality close at hand. Open a completed trip to see its route, start and finish points, and speed or altitude graph. HEAD-UP DISPLAY: Turn your device into a windshield HUD speedometer, heads-up display reflects digital speed. Secure your phone in a suitable holder or stable dashboard position, make any adjustments before the vehicle starts moving, and keep your eyes focused on the road. HUD is designed as a driving aid only and should never distract you from safe driving. CUSTOM SPEED LIMIT ALERTS: Set a warning speed and receive an alert when you go above it. • Adjustable speed limit • Quick limit presets • Optional sound warning • Optional haptic feedback • Automatic limit conversion when changing units The speed alert helps you stay aware but does not replace road signs or responsible driving. LIVE ACTIVITIES, LOCK SCREEN, AND DYNAMIC ISLAND: On supported devices, Live Activities keep ongoing speed and trip progress visible on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island while recording, so useful information remains available without repeatedly opening the app. SMART TRIP EXPERIENCE: • Optional automatic trip detection while the app is running • Just start driving and trip will be detected automatically (must be enabled from settings) • Screen-awake option for continuous visibility • Clear location and GPS-accuracy guidance • Adaptive layouts for iPhone and iPad • Matching trip controls on the Speed and Map screens • Light and dark themes for day or night Use Speedometer 78 App as: • A GPS speedometer for car driving • An MPH speed tracker for American roads • A KM/H speedometer for travel and cycling • A bike speedometer and bicycle trip tracker • A motorcycle or scooter speedometer • A GPS odometer and mileage tracker • A speed limit monitor with sound and vibration • A route map and trip history recorder • A digital dashboard and windshield HUD • A speedometer in knots for boating From a quick commute to a long-distance drive, Speedometer keeps live speed, route, distance, and trip statistics organized in one modern dashboard. IMPORTANT: Speed is calculated from device location data. GPS availability and accuracy can vary with satellite reception, device hardware, reduced location permission, tunnels, covered areas, weather, and tall buildings. This app is not a certified vehicle instrument. Always follow official road signs, local laws, and your vehicle’s instruments. Mount your device securely and never interact with it while driving. Continued GPS use may affect battery life.

Screenshots

Compass GPS3 screens
Speedometer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Speedometer at none against Compass GPS's 5. Speedometer also leads on ads (none vs shown). Compass GPS's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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 GPS sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Speedometer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Compass GPS versus Speedometer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass GPSSpeedometer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer启鹏 田Muhammad Aqib

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Compass GPS

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
None

Speedometer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass GPS free?
Compass GPS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Speedometer free?
Speedometer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass GPS or Speedometer have ads?
Compass GPS shows ads; Speedometer does not.

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