Comparison

Compass vs GPS Speed

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

Head to head
About

Compass

Features
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Compass: GPS Altimeter brings the geographic information you need for driving, cycling, hiking and everyday exploration into one clean, focused app. 【About Product】 Β· Precision compass: See live heading, degrees, coordinates, location status and local weather. A detailed dial and level-calibration cross make orientation easy to read. Β· Live altitude: Check altitude, GPS accuracy, a 24-hour altitude chart, pressure, oxygen ratio and magnetic-field data. Β· GPS speedometer: Follow live speed, distance, duration, average speed and top speed. The reading returns to zero promptly when you stop. Β· Track records: Save walks, rides and drives. Pause, confirm before stopping, review route details, recenter on your location and open the route in Maps. Β· Geo Camera: Photos and videos automatically retain coordinates and time, plus unlocked altitude and pressure data. Use front or rear cameras, zoom, tap to focus, browse, delete and save to Photos. Β· Pro membership: Unlock precise altitude, pressure, oxygen and magnetic data, plus an ad-free and unlimited experience. 【Auto-Subscription Terms】 Β· Payment: iTunes account charged at end of free trial after purchase confirmation Β· Auto-Renewal: Charged within 24 hours before subscription ends, period extends automatically Β· Cancel: Manage/cancel auto-renewal in iPhone Settings β†’ iTunes Store & App Store β†’ Apple ID β†’ Subscriptions 【Related Agreements】 Β· Terms of Service: http://app.fuchun.vip/babydiary/UserAgreement.html Β· Privacy Policy: http://app.fuchun.vip/babydiary/PrivacyPolicy.html Β· By using this app, you agree to the above terms. Location, altitude, speed and heading readings can be affected by device hardware, satellite signal, surrounding conditions and system services. They are for everyday reference only and must not be the sole basis for surveying, rescue or safety decisions.

About

GPS Speed

Features
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GPS Speed is a clean, focused real-time speedometer. FEATURES β€’ Live GPS speed in km/h or mph β€’ Walk, bike, car, high-speed rail, and plane ranges β€’ Fluid speed and gauge animation β€’ Top speed, average speed, distance, and elapsed time β€’ Optional current-location and trip-route map, off by default β€’ Automatic, light, and dark appearance β€’ Nine interface languages Location is used only while tracking in the foreground. No account, ads, or developer-operated location server. Use outdoors for the best signal. Never operate your phone while driving. GPS readings are informational and are not a certified instrument for aviation, rail, or safety-critical operation.

Screenshots

Compass4 screens
GPS Speed4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GPS Speed at none against Compass's 4. GPS Speed also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Compass sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. GPS Speed asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass ships an update fortnightly, GPS Speed daily. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Compass versus GPS Speed: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompassGPS Speed
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, Apple WatchiPhone, iPod, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer冬 杨WAWE LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Compass

Subscriptions3
  • ζŒ‡ε—ι’ˆε‘¨δΌšε‘˜7 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • ζŒ‡ε—ι’ˆθΏžη»­εŒ…ζœˆδΌšε‘˜$9.991 Month
  • ζŒ‡ε—ι’ˆθΏžη»­εŒ…εΉ΄δΌšε‘˜3 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • ζŒ‡ε—ι’ˆη»ˆθΊ«δΌšε‘˜$29.99
None

GPS Speed

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Compass free?
Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GPS Speed free?
GPS Speed is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Compass or GPS Speed have ads?
Neither Compass nor GPS Speed shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass or GPS Speed?
Compass ships an update fortnightly, and GPS Speed daily. Most recently, Compass was updated on October 31, 2026 and GPS Speed on October 31, 2026.

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