# Thingview vs Car Play Connect

The clearest difference is price: Car Play Connect at Free against Thingview's $1.99. Car Play Connect also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (20K vs 35). Thingview's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 15%). On rating, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Car Play Connect is free to download; Thingview costs $1.99 up front. Thingview sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Car Play Connect sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Thingview against 4.4 for Car Play Connect. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Play Connect has 20K ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Thingview's written reviews are positive against 15% of Car Play Connect's.

Thingview ships an update every 2 months, Car Play Connect fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thingview | Car Play Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingview/id1284878579/reviews) | **[4.4 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-connect-remote-sync/id1619937603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **20K** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 15.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcelo Prolo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1284878578) | [Monstermob Usa, INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1660231197) |

## What reviewers say

### Thingview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thingview/id1284878579)

Visualize your ThingSpeak data channels with ease. Simply input your channel ID to start viewing your data in a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Visualize ThingSpeak channels, Enter channel ID to view data, Easy to use interface, Data visualization tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thingview Full | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for viewing ThingSpeak data
- 🚀 Quick and easy setup
- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Reliable performance
- 👍 Convenient for field checks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Limited data history (often 3 days)
- 🐛 Inability to zoom out past a certain time range
- 🐛 Paid app lacks features like alerts/widgets
- 🐛 Display issues on newer devices/updates
- 🐛 Refresh button not working

**Reported bugs**

- App closes abruptly when creating channel
- App does not open on mobile version
- Search button covered by keyboard when adding channel
- Only 3 days of data displayed
- Time scale fixed to two hours on overview screen

**Requested features**

- Add status update reporting
- Add lat/long display
- Add alert/notification options
- Add widget support
- Add auto-refresh functionality


### Car Play Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-play-connect-remote-sync/id1619937603)

Monitor your vehicle's vital information, track performance stats, and locate essential services like gas stations and EV chargers. This app enhances your driving experience by keeping key data accessible and providing navigation assistance.

**Highlights:** Vehicle information dashboard, Performance stats tracking, Fuel and battery level monitoring, Tire pressure monitoring, Live map for service locations, EV charging station finder

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Car Play Connect: Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Digital Car Key: Month Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Car Play Connect: Premium | $14.99 | per month |
| Car Play Connect: Premium | $17.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $44.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect: Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Convenient remote access
- 🔒 Secure connection
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🧤 Useful car information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🚫 Lack of free trial
- 🤔 Unclear compatibility details
- 🙅‍♀️ Poor customer service

**Reported bugs**

- App not working as advertised
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- List of compatible vehicles before purchase
- Free trial period
- Support for more car brands


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thingview free?

Thingview costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Car Play Connect free?

Car Play Connect is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thingview or Car Play Connect?

Car Play Connect is rated higher. Thingview averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Car Play Connect averages 4.4 from 20K ratings.

### Do Thingview or Car Play Connect have ads?

Thingview shows ads; Car Play Connect does not.

### Which is updated more often, Thingview or Car Play Connect?

Thingview ships an update every 2 months, and Car Play Connect fortnightly. Most recently, Thingview was updated on September 18, 2026 and Car Play Connect on September 29, 2026.

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