# iCarMode vs iCar

The clearest difference is rating: iCarMode at 4.0 against iCar's 2.8. iCarMode also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (47% vs 25%). iCar's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCarMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and iCar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iCarMode holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iCarMode has 249 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of iCarMode's written reviews are positive against 25% of iCar's.

iCarMode ships an update every 6 weeks, iCar every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCarMode | iCar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarmode-drive-safe-dashboard/id457404275/reviews)** | [2.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icar/id1371514694/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **46.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 279 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Diego Resnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/457404278) | [Cyril Hubeau](https://appshunter.io/developer/1371514693) |

## What reviewers say

### iCarMode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarmode-drive-safe-dashboard/id457404275)

This app transforms your phone into a car dashboard, offering large, easy-to-use controls for music, navigation, podcasts, and contacts. It includes features like parking reminders, nearby place searches, and customizable shortcuts to enhance your driving experience safely.

**Highlights:** Large button music player, Turn-by-turn navigation, Integrated podcast player, Customizable themes and layout, Radio player, Quick dial contacts, Parking finder and meter reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| All except navigation (yearly) | $14.99 | per year |
| All Access (yearly) | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for older vehicles without infotainment
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use interface
- 💡 Customizable shortcuts and widgets
- 🚀 Performs flawlessly as advertised

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔋 High battery drain when not in use
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 🔒 Requires iTunes login for music functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons sometimes display incorrectly on launch
- Music controls don't work when connected via USB
- Contacts setup frequently crashes the app

**Requested features**

- More app integration options (e.g. Spotify, Waze)
- Ability to rearrange and resize shortcut buttons
- Compass widget in the banner
- Automatic launch when connected to car Bluetooth


### 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCarMode free?

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

### Is iCar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iCarMode or iCar?

iCarMode is rated higher. iCarMode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while iCar averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do iCarMode or iCar have ads?

iCar shows ads; iCarMode does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCarMode or iCar?

iCarMode ships an update every 6 weeks, and iCar every 2 months. Most recently, iCarMode was updated on October 23, 2026 and iCar on October 24, 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.*