# iCarMode vs Ubicate

The clearest difference is rating: Ubicate at 4.8 against iCarMode's 4.0. Ubicate also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). iCarMode's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 14 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iCarMode sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Ubicate asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ubicate holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. 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.

iCarMode ships an update every 6 weeks, Ubicate every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCarMode | Ubicate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icarmode-drive-safe-dashboard/id457404275/reviews) | **[4.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubicate/id1494457337/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 14 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 279 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Diego Resnik](https://appshunter.io/developer/457404278) | [Maria Duque](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494457336) |

## 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


### Ubicate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ubicate/id1494457337)

Discover nearby businesses with location-based suggestions. Find phone numbers, descriptions, directions, and promotional alerts. A digital platform for businesses to enhance their online presence.

**Highlights:** Nearby business suggestions, GPS location tracking, Business contact information, Directions to businesses, Promotional alerts, Digital business presence

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCarMode free?

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

### Is Ubicate free?

Ubicate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Ubicate is rated higher. iCarMode averages 4.0 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while Ubicate averages 4.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do iCarMode or Ubicate have ads?

Ubicate shows ads; iCarMode does not.

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

iCarMode ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ubicate every 14 months. Most recently, iCarMode was updated on September 27, 2026 and Ubicate on September 13, 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.*