Comparison

Speedometer Lite vs CompassOne

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

Head to head
About

Speedometer Lite

Track your speed, altitude, and heading with real-time GPS data. Offers a HUD mode for windshield viewing, customizable themes, and trip recording with detailed analytics. Includes speed limit alerts and works offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time speed, altitude, and heading
  • Windshield HUD mode
  • 15 customizable themes
  • Trip recording and analytics
  • Speed limit alerts
  • Works offline
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SPEEDOMETER LITE — precision GPS instrumentation for everywhere you move. Track your speed with a beautifully designed dashboard that updates in real time. Whether you're driving, cycling, motorcycling, sailing, running, hiking, skiing, or just curious about your pace, Speedometer Lite delivers buttery-smooth, accurate telemetry on any kind of journey. ▸ REAL-TIME TELEMETRY See your current speed, altitude, and heading instantly. An advanced smoothing algorithm reduces GPS jumpiness while keeping the reading honest. ▸ WINDSHIELD HUD MODE Place your phone on the dashboard at night and the mirrored display reflects onto your windshield for safe, heads-up viewing without taking your eyes off the road. ▸ 15 STUNNING THEMES From minimal glass to cyberpunk neon, vintage chronograph to aviation tactical — find the perfect look for your style. Most themes include light and dark variants. ▸ TRIP RECORDING Start a session and automatically log your route, distance, duration, average speed, and top speed. Review your trips anytime in the history view, with detailed analytics and speed bands that reveal your patterns — perfect for drives, rides, runs, or sailing legs. ▸ AUTO-START & AUTO-STOP Hands-free trip recording — Speedometer Lite can begin a session when you start moving and end it when you stop, so you never miss a journey. ▸ SPEED LIMIT ALERTS Set your own speed limit and get instant visual and haptic warnings when you exceed it — fully offline. Or enable real-time, road-based limits (Pro) that detect the speed limit for the road you're on and warn you the moment you go over (requires an internet connection). ▸ CUSTOMIZABLE APP ICONS Match your home screen aesthetic with 11 alternate app icons. ▸ WORKS OFFLINE The speedometer, HUD, and trip recording need no internet — the app reads GPS satellites directly and works anywhere, even in airplane mode with Location Services enabled. (Real-time road-based speed limits require a connection.) ▸ PRIVACY FIRST Your trips and routes are stored locally on your iPhone. No account, no sign-up, and no ads. ▸ UNITS YOU PREFER Switch between km/h, mph, or knots. Altitude in meters or feet. 12 languages supported. Perfect for daily commuters, road trip enthusiasts, cyclists, motorcyclists, runners, hikers, sailors, skiers, and anyone who appreciates beautiful, functional design. ——— SPEEDOMETER LITE PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock the complete experience — every theme, every app icon, unlimited trip history, full analytics with speed bands, real-time road-based speed-limit alerts, and Auto-Start & Auto-Stop trip recording. Or unlock everything forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. • If a free trial is offered, payment is charged to your Apple ID at the end of the trial unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours before the trial ends. • Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. • Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://speedometerlite.app/privacy Terms of Use: https://speedometerlite.app/terms Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CompassOne

Features
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Find your way in the field, back to your car, or to any precise coordinate with CompassOne, a modern navigation and field toolkit for iPhone and Apple Watch. Save parking, follow trails, plan tides, and convert coordinates in one focused app. From quick bearings to rich field projects, CompassOne keeps your location tools in one place. KEY FEATURES • Parking Mode • Save your parking spot with a note like level, row, slot, or landmark • See your current parking at a glance and tap Guide Me to navigate back • Share your parking location with friends or family • Trails and Waypoints • Record trip trails and review your Trail History • Save waypoints from your current location • Start Guidance along a route with Route Navigator • Export trails and waypoints as GPX, KML, CSV, or JSON • Coordinates and Import • View your current location in multiple formats • Convert between decimal coordinates, UTM, and Plus Code • Paste coordinates, map links, UTM, or Plus Code and preview on the map • Import GPX or KML files from Files and save imported places • Sky Compass and Space • Use Sky Compass to orient with the sky • Show or hide planets for a cleaner sky view • Track an estimate of the International Space Station position • Center the sky view with the spatial viewport controls • Tides and Moon Reference • Check tide estimates on a simple tide timeline • Use Moon Transit Estimate to set a tide reference time • Set tide check time to now for quick status checks • Read clear notes reminding you to use official tide stations for safety • Field Cockpit and Projects • Use Field Cockpit for an at a glance navigation and status view • Capture Field Projects with project name and notes • Save Field Snapshots for later reporting • Export Field Projects as JSON for archiving or analysis • Export Hub and Offline Pack • Prepare export sets for waypoints, trails, and field projects • Create an Offline Pack to keep essential data ready when coverage is poor • Watch Companion • Use the Watch Companion for quick compass actions on your wrist • See compact field data with a watch ready layout • Tools Grid • Open Tools for focused utilities, including: • Coordinate Converter: decimal, UTM, or Plus Code • Decimal Coordinate entry with latitude and longitude • Bearing Calculator for simple navigation bearings • Route tools to work with saved paths • Widgets and Shortcuts • Add CompassOne widgets for quick access to compass and field info • Use shortcuts like OpenCompass, SaveCurrentPlace, ShareLocation, GuideToCar, OpenFieldCockpit, OpenTides, or OpenLevel from the Shortcuts app • Personalization and Settings • Choose north mode, units, coordinate format, and smoothing preferences • Pick a compass theme to match your environment • Accuracy coaching and trust status help you understand location quality CompassOne is built for everyday navigation and serious fieldwork alike, from finding your car in a crowded lot to managing trails and tide checks on the coast. Install CompassOne today and bring a powerful field-ready compass, trail recorder, and coordinate toolkit wherever you go.

Screenshots

Speedometer Lite4 screens
CompassOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Speedometer Lite at Free against CompassOne's $2.99. Speedometer Lite also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). CompassOne's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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 Lite is free to download; CompassOne costs $2.99 up front. Speedometer Lite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CompassOne asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Speedometer Lite versus CompassOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpeedometer LiteCompassOne
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.9 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMURAT ISIKLANOna Pacholo Asis

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Speedometer Lite

Subscriptions2
  • Speedometer_Lite_Weekly3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Speedometer_Lite_Yearly7 Days trial$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Speedometer Lite Lifetime Pro$24.99
None

CompassOne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Speedometer Lite free?
Speedometer Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CompassOne free?
CompassOne costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Speedometer Lite or CompassOne have ads?
Neither Speedometer Lite nor CompassOne shows ads.

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