Knotmeter vs Nautic Speed and Compass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knotmeter
This application measures and displays the speed of boats and other watercraft. It shows speed in both knots and km/h, and tracks average and top speeds until reset.
- Measures boat speed
- Displays speed in knots and km/h
- Tracks average speed
- Tracks top speed
- Speed reset function
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A speedometer particular for boats and other vehicles on the water. Works great in both low and high speeds. The app shows speed in both knots and km/h. It does also keep tracks of your average speed and your top speed until you reset reset the values with the button.
Nautic Speed and Compass
Track your boat's speed in various units and monitor your direction with a built-in compass. Set speed limits, view your cruise map, and log your maximum and average speeds. It also displays your heel angle for a comprehensive boating experience.
- Compass for direction
- Speed tracking in knots, mph, km/h
- Customizable speed limits
- Cruise map and sharing
- Maximum and average speed logging
- Heel angle display
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Ever wondered which speed you are heading with your boat? Or which direction you are cruising? This app will provide you all important information you need for your next boat ride. - Compass with the your direction - See the current speed in knots, miles or kilometers - Set speed limits - Simply switch between unites - See a map of your cruise and share it with others - See your maximum and average speed - See your heel angle while driving and on the map in the logbook Thanks a lot to @nikldn for providing the boat image on https://unsplash.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Knotmeter at 5.0 against Nautic Speed and Compass's 4.3. Knotmeter also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (11.1 vs 14.1). Nautic Speed and Compass's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Knotmeter costs $1.99 and Nautic Speed and Compass $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Knotmeter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nautic Speed and Compass has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Knotmeter's written reviews are positive against 67% of Nautic Speed and Compass's.
Knotmeter ships an update every 5 months, Nautic Speed and Compass every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knotmeter | Nautic Speed and Compass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 — better | 14.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKALO AB | Toni Dominik Hoffmann |
Customer experience
Knotmeter
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In-app purchases
Knotmeter
No in-app purchases
Nautic Speed and Compass
No in-app purchases
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