Comparison

Head vs DriveHUD Navigator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Head

Project your iPhone's speedometer onto your car's windshield for a heads-up display. Choose from nine designs and customize speed units. The app automatically adjusts brightness and disables screen lock while in use.

Highlights
  • Windshield projection
  • Nine design options
  • Adjustable speed units (MPH/KPH)
  • Automatic screen brightness
  • Screen lock disable
Features
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Head-Up Display turns your iPhone into a bright, glanceable speedometer for your car β€” with a real windshield HUD mode, a built-in navigator, and trip tracking. No ads. No accounts. Nothing tracked. GPS SPEEDOMETER β€’ Large, high-contrast digital speed you can read in a split second β€’ Switch instantly between km/h and mph β€’ Accurate GPS speed β€” works anywhere, no car connection needed β€’ Choose from multiple display styles and colors to match your dashboard TRUE HUD (WINDSHIELD) MODE β€’ Mirror the display so it reflects the right way up on your windshield β€’ Screen jumps to full brightness for a crisp daytime projection β€’ Drive heads-up, eyes on the road NAVIGATOR β€’ Search any destination and get a route with live ETA and distance β€’ Clean, muted map that follows you heading-up as you drive β€’ Light or dark map theme, pick your route color TRIP COMPUTER β€’ Live trip distance, top speed and average speed β€’ Reset anytime with a tap SPEED ALERT β€’ Set your own limit β€” the speed turns red and your phone vibrates when you go over β€’ Optional alert sound

About

DriveHUD Navigator

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DriveHUD is a head-up display (HUD) navigation app designed for drivers. Place your iPhone on the dashboard and use the windshield reflection to keep clear navigation information in your line of sight, helping you stay focused on the road. Key Features β€’ HUD mode: mirrors the screen for windshield reflection β€’ Dual navigation engines: switch between Google Maps route services and Apple Maps β€’ Real-time turn guidance: clearly shows the next maneuver and distance β€’ Speed display: shows your current driving speed in real time β€’ Destination search: quickly search for an address or place name β€’ Share import: share a destination from Google Maps or Apple Maps and start navigation easily β€’ Automatic rerouting: recalculates the route when you go off course β€’ Multi-language support: Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, and Thai How to Use 1. Enter a destination or share one from a map app 2. Choose a navigation source: Google Maps or Apple Maps 3. Start navigation and place your iPhone on the dashboard 4. Switch to HUD mode and align the windshield reflection Advertising Notice DriveHUD is free to use. Some user versions may include ads, and ad revenue helps support ongoing development and maintenance.

Screenshots

Head4 screens
DriveHUD Navigator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Head at none against DriveHUD Navigator's shown. Head also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.5). DriveHUD Navigator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 127 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Head ships an update every 127 months, DriveHUD Navigator weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Head versus DriveHUD Navigator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeadDriveHUD Navigator
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews20.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 127 monthsWeekly β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better26.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size4 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBahtiyar PolatYunXiang Wu

In-app purchases

None

Head

No in-app purchases

None

DriveHUD Navigator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Head free?
Head is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveHUD Navigator free?
DriveHUD Navigator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Head or DriveHUD Navigator have ads?
DriveHUD Navigator shows ads; Head does not.
Which is updated more often, Head or DriveHUD Navigator?
Head ships an update every 127 months, and DriveHUD Navigator weekly. Most recently, Head was updated on November 2, 2026 and DriveHUD Navigator on November 5, 2026.

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