# HUD Widgets vs iCar

The clearest difference is rating: HUD Widgets at 3.5 against iCar's 2.8. HUD Widgets also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (55% vs 25%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HUD Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and iCar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HUD Widgets holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HUD Widgets has 109 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of HUD Widgets's written reviews are positive against 25% of iCar's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HUD Widgets | iCar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609/reviews)** | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icar/id1371514694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **109** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HUDWAY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025838451) | [Cyril Hubeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371514693) |

## What reviewers say

### HUD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609)

This app provides a suite of driving widgets, including speedometers, trip information, and weather, that can be used in standard or head-up display (HUD) mode. It offers features like driving score calculation, fuel consumption tracking, and a land meter for car slope angles.

**Highlights:** Speedometers (classic, digital, retro), GPS trip information (driving score, fuel consumption), Land meter (car slope angle), Weather and clock, Eco-driving graphs, Internet Radio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Clean and modern UI design
- 🎯 Highly customizable widgets and displays
- 📊 Accurate speed and distance tracking
- 🆓 Ad-free experience
- 🌙 HUD mode for daytime visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- ⚠️ Settings reset after closing app
- 🌞 Poor visibility in bright sunlight
- 📱 Landscape-only orientation support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before starting on latest iOS versions
- Settings reset to default when app is closed
- GPS data inaccuracy error persists after GPS recovery
- Crashes after 3-4 uses
- Compass displays backwards

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Portrait mode (vertical orientation)
- 180-degree screen rotation capability
- OBD2 adapter support for real vehicle data
- Truck vehicle type option


### iCar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icar/id1371514694)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a car interface with quick access to music, planning, and phone apps. Includes an emergency call feature and allows direct control of currently playing music.

**Highlights:** Car interface for iPhone/iPad, Quick access shortcuts, Music playback control, Emergency Call mode, Access to planning apps

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Subscription Support Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly Subscription | $50.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HUD Widgets free?

HUD Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is iCar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HUD Widgets or iCar?

HUD Widgets is rated higher. HUD Widgets averages 3.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while iCar averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do HUD Widgets or iCar have ads?

iCar shows ads; HUD Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, HUD Widgets or iCar?

HUD Widgets ships an update every 2 months, and iCar every 2 months. Most recently, HUD Widgets was updated on October 3, 2026 and iCar on September 15, 2026.

---

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