# Speedometer Simple vs Speedometer GPS & Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Speedometer GPS & Compass at 94% against Speedometer Simple's 58%. Speedometer GPS & Compass also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Speedometer Simple's advantage is ratings volume (128K vs 35) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Speedometer Simple sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Speedometer GPS & Compass sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Speedometer GPS & Compass holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Speedometer Simple has 128K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Speedometer Simple's written reviews are positive against 94% of Speedometer GPS & Compass's.

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Speedometer Simple | Speedometer GPS & Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (128K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-and-compass/id1670358620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **128K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WATT APPS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673514420) | [华明 罗](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670053427) |

## What reviewers say

### Speedometer Simple

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-simple/id939507215)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Free · Navigation, #31 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This app uses your phone's GPS to display your current speed accurately. It supports multiple units, shows traveled distance, and offers optional city names and a compass. You can also record trip statistics like maximum speed and distance.

**Highlights:** Accurate GPS speed tracking, MPH, KM/H, and knots support, Displays traveled distance, Optional city name and compass, Records trip statistics, Customizable interface colors

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Speedometer Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Speedometer Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Speedometer Premium | $19.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Accurate speedometer
- 🚀 Helpful for vehicles without built-in speedometers
- 💡 Useful for tracking mileage and maintenance
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 👍 Customizable color schemes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional GPS signal issues
- 🐛 Inconsistent data synchronization
- 🐛 Inaccurate location/city information
- 🔋 Drains battery when running in the background
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Speed not displayed when screen is locked or app is in background
- Occasional crashes and freezes
- Inaccurate speed readings at times

**Requested features**

- Add full-screen map option
- Implement a 'pause' feature for recordings
- Allow customization of fonts and colors
- Integrate speed camera and red light detection
- Provide a widget and Apple Watch companion


### Speedometer GPS & Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speedometer-gps-and-compass/id1670358620)

This app turns your iPhone into a versatile tool for tracking speed, direction, and location. It offers a digital speedometer, a compass with location data, live mapping, and detailed trip history. Customize settings for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Digital speedometer with max/average speed, Compass with altitude, latitude, longitude, Live map with current location and track line, Detailed trip history with iCloud sync, Customizable language, theme, and settings, Trajectory recording without speed data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation Premium (weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Navigation Premium (monthly) | $7.99 | per month |
| Upgrade to Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Speedometer Simple free?

Speedometer Simple is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Speedometer GPS & Compass free?

Speedometer GPS & Compass is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Speedometer Simple or Speedometer GPS & Compass?

Speedometer GPS & Compass is rated higher. Speedometer Simple averages 4.7 out of 5 from 128K ratings, while Speedometer GPS & Compass averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do Speedometer Simple or Speedometer GPS & Compass have ads?

Both Speedometer Simple and Speedometer GPS & Compass show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Speedometer Simple or Speedometer GPS & Compass?

Speedometer Simple ships an update fortnightly, and Speedometer GPS & Compass every 2 weeks. Most recently, Speedometer Simple was updated on September 27, 2026 and Speedometer GPS & Compass on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*