# SideCar vs Car Widgets

The clearest difference is rating: Car Widgets at 4.6 against SideCar's 2.4. Car Widgets also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (552 vs 5). SideCar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Widgets sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. SideCar asks for nothing beyond the download.

Car Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Widgets has 552 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SideCar's written reviews are positive against 14% of Car Widgets's.

SideCar ships an update every 10 months, Car Widgets every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SideCar | Car Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidecar/id6476240552/reviews) | **[4.6 (552 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-widgets-style-dashboard/id6753644647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **552** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 11 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Epilog Imaging Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1068615902) | [SUPRAPPS SP Z O O](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833313588) |

## What reviewers say

### SideCar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sidecar/id6476240552)

This application allows users to set up and manage their SideCar device directly from their smartphone. It provides a streamlined interface for configuration and ongoing control of the device's features.

**Highlights:** Device setup, Device management, Smartphone control, Streamlined interface

**In-app purchases:** none


### Car Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-widgets-style-dashboard/id6753644647)

Enhance your iPhone and CarPlay with customizable widgets and dashboards. Personalize your car display with automotive-inspired themes, weather, and time information. Enjoy a unique and functional interface tailored to your style.

**Highlights:** CarPlay Widgets, CarPlay Sounds, Custom Dashboard Designs, Weather & Time Widgets, Fully Customizable, Subscription Features

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Month | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SideCar free?

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

### Is Car Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SideCar or Car Widgets?

Car Widgets is rated higher. SideCar averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Car Widgets averages 4.6 from 552 ratings.

### Do SideCar or Car Widgets have ads?

Neither SideCar nor Car Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SideCar or Car Widgets?

SideCar ships an update every 10 months, and Car Widgets every 11 days. Most recently, SideCar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Car Widgets on October 28, 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.*