Comparison

CommaSurf 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

CommaSurf

Features
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Browse the web on your Apple Watch easily! - Unified URL/search bar - Changeable search engine - Searchable history* - Bookmarks that you can name - Favicons ...and more! Make sure that the webview that the app uses supports the website you want to use. You can test that by asking Siri on your watch to open a website for you. If the webview that comes up displays the website fine and all necessary functions work, you're good to go with this app as well, since it uses the same webview. *The history only saves pages that have been directly opened from the app

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

Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard at Free against CommaSurf's $1.99. Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 20 months). CommaSurf's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard is free to download; CommaSurf costs $1.99 up front. Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. CommaSurf asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CommaSurf ships an update every 20 months, Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CommaSurf versus Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommaSurfCar Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.2 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB147 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperViktor SengelOrvin Studio

In-app purchases

None

CommaSurf

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 CommaSurf free?
CommaSurf costs $1.99, 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 CommaSurf or Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard have ads?
Neither CommaSurf nor Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CommaSurf or Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard?
CommaSurf ships an update every 20 months, and Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard every 6 days. Most recently, CommaSurf was updated on October 27, 2026 and Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard on November 1, 2026.

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