# iCar vs Virtual Dashboard

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual Dashboard at 100% against iCar's 25%. Virtual Dashboard also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). iCar's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Virtual Dashboard sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Virtual Dashboard holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of iCar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Virtual Dashboard's.

iCar ships an update every 2 months, Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCar | Virtual Dashboard |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icar/id1371514694/reviews) | **[4.4 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dashboard/id1500042279/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cyril Hubeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371514693) | [Kevinnovate, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1344216244) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Virtual Dashboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-dashboard/id1500042279)

Create custom dashboards using your device's sensors to display speed, altitude, and more. Navigate with a map featuring route planning, points of interest, and breadcrumb tracking. Customize units, themes, and map views for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Customizable sensor gauges, Speedometer and odometer, GPS and barometric altimeter, Artificial horizon, Navigational map with overlays, Route planning and ETA, Points of interest search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donate for Development | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Themes | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCar free?

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

### Is Virtual Dashboard free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCar or Virtual Dashboard?

Virtual Dashboard is rated higher. iCar averages 2.8 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Virtual Dashboard averages 4.4 from 11 ratings.

### Do iCar or Virtual Dashboard have ads?

iCar shows ads; Virtual Dashboard does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCar or Virtual Dashboard?

iCar ships an update every 2 months, and Virtual Dashboard every 5 months. Most recently, iCar was updated on September 15, 2026 and Virtual Dashboard on September 25, 2026.

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