Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) vs Compass∞
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)
Track your elevation, speed, and location with this GPS-enabled tool. Share your current map location via SMS or email, and view your journey on various map modes. Features include unit settings, calibration, and a real-time compass.
- Elevation tracking
- Speedometer (mph/kmh)
- Location sharing via SMS/email
- Map integration (satellite, hybrid, standard)
- Real-time compass
- Unit settings (imperial/metric)
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Get your elevation, climb rate and much more, wherever you are ! SMS your map location link Your location link is very helpful in sometimes,such like when you are lost and you want ask your friends for a help. For this situation, you just need send your location link to she/he, and your friend can find you and your ways very easily in the building Maps (for map view in a web browser). Features included - Imperial and Metric unit settings. - Altiude calibrate refresh button. - GPS accuracy indicator. - GPS distance accuracy indicator. Track information - Time elapsed. - Distance. - Average speed. - Max speed. - Altitude. Tracking - Speed tracking in mph or km/h based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Distance tracking in miles or kilometers based on MPH or KM/H mode. - Time tracking. - Tracking location on map. - Ability to turn tracking off/on. - Longitude, latitude coordinates. Map integration - Satellite maps mode. - Hybrid maps mode. - Standard maps mode. - Tracking location changes trajectory. Compass - Shows device real-time orientation to magnetic fields. - Ability to switch between true and magnetic North. - Location coordinates (longitude, latitude). - Course Share - Start, end points, coordinates link email sending - Map screenshot email sending
Compass∞
This app provides an accurate and easy-to-read compass for outdoor activities like hiking and camping. It displays heading, magnetic north, cardinal directions, temperature, and altitude. A flashlight is also included for nighttime use.
- Accurate compass readings
- Magnetic North display
- Cardinal direction indicators
- Weather temperature
- Altitude display
- Large letter readings
- Built-in flashlight
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A practical accurate compass that is easy to use and read. Great for outdoor hiking, camping, backpacking, treks, and road trips. Features -Heading -Magnetic North (screen displays red at True North) -Cardinal direction -Weather Temperature of your location (must enable location services) -Altitude -Big Letter Compass Reading -Flashlight for night time usage -FREE Speedometer, Latitude/Longitude Display, Voice Option, and Sending of Location available with in-app purchase. Speedometer displays in mph, km/hr, and knots. Latitude/Longitude displays in Lat/Long, Decimal Degrees, and UTM. Disclaimer: App will not have function properly on devices without a magnetometer, such as the iPod Touch 5th generation or below. AVOID use near metallic objects and magnetic cases to prevent interference.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Compass∞ at 82% against Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s 37%. Compass∞ also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (5.1K vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Compass∞ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Compass∞ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Compass∞ has 5.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)'s written reviews are positive against 82% of Compass∞'s.
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) ships an update monthly, Compass∞ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) | Compass∞ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.6 (5.1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.6% of reviews | 81.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5.1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tigran Mkhitaryan | Camera LLC(TX) |
Customer experience
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)
Compass∞
Bugs and requests
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Compass∞
Reported bugs
2 issues- Compass reading sometimes off by 90 degrees
- App crashes or freezes on certain devices
Requested features
3 requests- Add latitude and longitude display
- Improve compass calibration
- Reduce frequency of premium upgrade prompts
In-app purchases
Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer)
- Remove Ads$3.99
- Get Pro$3.99
Compass∞
- Speedometer Lat/Long No Ads$9.99
Questions
Is Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) free?
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Do Altimeter GPS+ (Speedometer) or Compass∞ have ads?
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