Comparison

Linkio Mesh vs Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard

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

Head to head
About

Linkio Mesh

Features
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L'Application Linkio fait peau neuve. Profitez de la puissance du Bluetooth mesh standard pour prendre le contrôle de votre maison. Linkio est une solution globale pour le pilotage et la programmation des objets de la maison. Grâce à cette application, vous pouvez découvrir les futurs produits Linkio et compatibles avec le Bluetooth mesh standard et les piloter. La technologie Mesh by Linkio embarquée dans les objets compatibles permet de piloter l’ensemble des appareils où que vous soyez dans la maison. En ajoutant une gateway à votre maison, prenez le contrôle à distance de votre maison ! L’application permet entre autres : - Un appairage ultra simplifié et une configuration rapide - Un contrôle direct, depuis le smartphone et sans box intermédiaire, de vos objets - Une connexion simple, rapide et sécurisé au réseau Mesh - Un réseau autonome qui se structure lui-même - Des mises à jour via Bluetooth de vos appareils depuis l’application (DFU)  - En ajoutant une gateway, la possibilité de prendre le contrôle de votre instalaltion où que vous soyez dans le monde

About

Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard

Personalize your iPhone and CarPlay with custom widgets and themes. Add your car's photo, live data like speed and weather, and unique sounds to create a dashboard that reflects your style. Features include a license plate designer and a "find my car" tracker.

Highlights
  • Custom car widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen
  • Live speedometer, clock, and weather
  • Personalized car photo integration
  • License plate designer
  • CarPlay dashboard customization
  • Startup and engine sound effects
  • Find my car and drive tracker
Features
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Turn your iPhone and CarPlay into your dream dashboard. Add your own car photo, a live speedometer, and everything you need to make your ride unmistakably yours. Design custom car widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and CarPlay dashboard in minutes — no design skills required. • Your own vehicle photo or cutout as the star • Live speedometer, clock, weather & moon phase • License-plate designer with real-world styles • Countdowns for road trips, launches & big days • CarPlay dashboard that looks factory-fitted • Startup & engine sounds to greet every drive • Custom themes, wallpapers & color accents • "Find my car" + drive tracker so you never lose your spot Whether you're a car enthusiast or just want a slicker phone, our car widgets and CarPlay dashboard turn every glance into a flex. Build it once, drive it everywhere. Download now and make your dashboard yours. Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/CarMaxxing-Privacy-Policy-3c03debffec2805bb7c8dc4812fcf6b0

Screenshots

Linkio Mesh4 screens
Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Linkio Mesh at none against Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard's 3. Linkio Mesh also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Linkio Mesh asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linkio Mesh ships an update every 2 months, Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Linkio Mesh versus Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkio MeshCar Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLinkioOrvin Studio

In-app purchases

None

Linkio Mesh

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Yearly Promo Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Linkio Mesh free?
Linkio Mesh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard free?
Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Linkio Mesh or Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard have ads?
Neither Linkio Mesh nor Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linkio Mesh or Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard?
Linkio Mesh ships an update every 2 months, and Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard weekly. Most recently, Linkio Mesh was updated on November 3, 2026 and Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard on November 8, 2026.

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