# EC Touch - AppRadio & AppInCar

> Car infotainment control for Pioneer AppRadio devices with media and navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Motus Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-touch-appradio-and-appincar/id526657533 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Motus Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/335474196)
- Category: Navigation, Music
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 70 App Store ratings · 226 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 84 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, German (Germany), Italian, European Spanish
- Released: 2012-07-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-touch-appradio-and-appincar/id526657533/reviews.md

## What is EC Touch?

Are you looking for manage YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, OffLine Maps and Turn By Turn Navigation and other services from your Pioneer Head Unit (included latest NEX) supporting AppRadio Mode?

EC Touch is an app designed for making simply and safetly to use your IOS Device in Car. 
Large icons, simple commands, cover flow, swipe gesturing, all displayed and
controlled by AppRadio touch screen monitor, all gives you easy and
immediate access YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, iPod music, iPod video, Phonebook (with picture's contacts), NewsBlur and mapping with just one touch.

Support for AppRadio and dedicated graphical user interface allow you to benefit of larger screens in your Car. 
EC Touch is compatible with all Pioneer models supporting AppRadio MODE included latest NEX models. Other models are (but not limited to) : SPH-DA210, SPH-DA110, SPH-DA01, SPH-DA100, SPH-DA02, AVIC-Z150BH, AVH-X8500BHS, AVH-X7500BT, AVH-X6500DVD, AVH-X5500BHS, AVH-X4500BT, AVH-X3500BHS, AVH-X2500BT, AVH-X1500DVD, AVIC-X950BH, AVIC-X850BT, AVIC-F50BT , AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT, AVIC-F9310BT, AVIC-F40BT, AVIC-F940BT, AVH-P8400BH (America model)

You can upgrade the app via in app purchase after a try&buy perido where all services are available for free.

FEATURES: 

EC Touch Free services:
 
- Ipod content access with large artworks, album cover flow, alphabetical
research and simplified interface 
- Settings: customize the home page accordly with your car 


EC Touch InApp Purchase services:
 
- iPod Video: access your video from AppRadio touch screen monitor without
keep in your hands your IOS device
- PhoneBook: easy to use contact list with pictures, favourites and cover
flow browsing. Dial direct number from large numeric keypad
- OffLine Maps and Turn By Turn Navigation
- Youtube: Give you full access to Youtube contents (please check if your radio supports Video during try&buy period before to buy)
-SoundCloud: Give you access to SoundCloud contents
- NewsBlur : you can read all posts & articles, you can listen them with EC Touch Text To Speech

Certain features require data connection, for which both a mobile data plan
and coverage is required. Additional charges from the network operator may
apply.
Operation of the EC Touch Phonebook feature requires an active Bluetooth
connection with the Pioneer headunit. When a call initiated through the
EC Touch phonebook has ended, it will be necessary to re-select the EC Touch
app on the iPhone to resume EC Touch app operation through Advanced App Mode
on the Pioneer touchscreen display.

## Key features

- YouTube access
- Spotify integration
- SoundCloud control
- Offline maps and navigation
- iPod music and video playback
- Phonebook with contact pictures
- NewsBlur article reading

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Entry Level | $3.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Level | $6.99 | one-time |
| iPod Video Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Address Book Service | $0.99 | one-time |
| Place Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twitter Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| YouTube Service | $2.99 | one-time |
| SoundCloud Service | $1.99 | one-time |
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | $5.99 | one-time |
| Weather Service | $0.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of EC Touch?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great car app
- 👍 Looks great on head unit
- 🚀 Promising app
- 👍 Easier to use than Pioneer's interface

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes constantly
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Many features don't work
- 💰 Paid features don't work
- 🐛 Useless app, don't waste time
- 🐛 Terrible interface and usability
- 💰 Waste of money

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Maps don't download properly
- YouTube and Spotify not working
- Contacts not syncing properly
- App crashes when trying to use features
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Most requested features**

- Improve maps and navigation
- Add Waze support
- Improve Spotify integration
- Add full screen video playback
- Improve web browser functionality
- Add more customization options

## Recent user reviews (10 of 226)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ec-touch-appradio-and-appincar/id526657533/reviews.md

### 1/5 — awful

*2024-10-09*

plugged my phone into my car and was prompted to download this app so i did- i was met with a black screen with some green buttons that did nothing 
useless app don’t even waste your time

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2024-08-22*

I only gave this app 1 star because I could not give it 0. I have never written a review for an app but was compelled to given how bad this is. Terrible interface, not usable.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work and they steal your money every month

*2023-12-28*

The app doesn’t work correctly. I request the company to cancel the subscription but yet they keep billing me. This is got to be the most crooked developer in the App Store. DO MOT DOWNLOAD THIS APP OR YOU WILL BE SPEMDING MONEY FOR NOTHING !! I am reporting this developer to the fair trades commission.

### 1/5 — Terrible App, same as all Pioneer Apps

*2023-02-07*

What good is a GPS if there is no sound. EC Touch GPS is Pitiful. For a tech company, Pioneer should bury their head in Shame. I have had my Pioneer Automobile system for seven years and everytime I use the system I see quality with terrible app software. Bottom line I want buy another Pioneer stereo/ app system.

### 1/5 — Junk

*2023-01-23*

Junk

### 1/5 — Facing problem

*2023-01-21*

I have purchased YouTube and map 
Paid around 800 rupees but not opening asking again nd again pay 
Waste of money

### 1/5 — Not worth it

*2022-12-14*

Not sure if this app is fully functional I have a avh500ex pioneer and purchased the 5.99 nav not worth the money wishing I could use Waze

### 1/5 — Bulloney

*2022-12-13*

Really. Worthless without purchasing what I already have on my phone just to use it on pioneer avh7700bt. Ya old right. Outdated it seems. Just another piece of tech that you pay top dollar for that turns into a joke. This app is the only link to displaying your apps on this stereo through the unit without extra tech like CarPlay. Why did pioneer do this. It was like a slap to the consumer. Now that it’s outdated why haven’t the developers allowed native iPhone apps permissions to be seen. Lame Lame Lame. Big fat “0” for these developers!!!

### 1/5 — When will the update be coming out for iPhone iOS 11

*2022-09-14, version 5.6.3*

Comes up in my iPhone 12 but saying no maps when I go to download map it shuts down …. App needs a update

### 1/5 — YouTube didn’t work

*2022-08-29, version 5.6.3*

I paid the $2.99 to access the YouTube but it doesn’t work at all.

## Frequently asked questions about EC Touch

### What does EC Touch do?

EC Touch allows you to safely control various services like YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, offline maps, and your phonebook from your Pioneer head unit's touchscreen. It features large icons and simple gestures for easy in-car operation.

### What are the key features of EC Touch?

Key features include access to YouTube, Spotify, and SoundCloud, offline maps with turn-by-turn navigation, iPod music and video playback, and a phonebook with contact pictures. It also offers NewsBlur article reading with text-to-speech functionality.

### How much does EC Touch cost?

The app offers a try-and-buy period where all services are available for free. After this period, you can upgrade to unlock specific services like iPod Video, Phonebook, Offline Maps, YouTube, SoundCloud, and NewsBlur via in-app purchases.

### What devices is EC Touch compatible with?

EC Touch is compatible with all Pioneer models that support AppRadio Mode, including the latest NEX models and many others like SPH-DA210, AVIC-Z150BH, and AVH-X8500BHS. A Bluetooth connection is required for the Phonebook feature.

### What are common use cases for EC Touch?

Common use cases include listening to music from Spotify or SoundCloud, watching YouTube videos, navigating to destinations using offline maps, and easily accessing your contacts to make calls while driving, all through your car's touchscreen.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.6.3 — 2019-02-11

Fixed issue in Twitter login

### 5.6.2 — 2018-09-05

Fixed a bug on map routing

### 5.6.1 — 2018-08-28

Now compatible with iOS 11.4

### 5.6 — 2017-12-08

Fixed bug on Twitter for iOS 11 users

### 5.5.3 — 2017-10-31

EC Touch now is compatible with iOS 11
Fixed black screen issue when connected with some model of Pioneer's Head Unit

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