Comparison

DaLumino vs CarDash

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DaLumino

Control Redline LumTronix car lights, including headlights and interior lighting, via Bluetooth. Customize colors and explore dynamic lighting modes to enhance your vehicle's ambiance.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth control
  • Redline LumTronix lighting
  • Headlight customization
  • Interior light control
  • Color spectrum options
  • Dynamic lighting modes
Features
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DaLumino(TM) offers seamless control via Bluetooth over Redline LumTronix headlights, interior lights, and more. Experience the freedom to customize your lighting with a spectrum of colors and explore a variety of dynamic lighting modes. Elevate your car lighting experience with DaLumino(TM) – where lighting meets innovation.

About

CarDash

Watch videos and stream IPTV playlists on your car's display while parked. Track your drives with detailed statistics, review routes, and customize your car's interface with unique widgets and sounds.

Highlights
  • Watch videos while parked
  • Stream IPTV playlists
  • Import local videos
  • Screen mirroring
  • Trip scoring and route history
  • Customizable widgets
  • Personalized car sounds
Features
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Watch your videos while parked. Score your drives. Review where you have been. CarDash brings Cast, Drive, Widgets and Sounds together in one app. Play your own media on compatible CarPlay displays, review your trips and personalize your everyday car experience. CAST: VIDEO FOR YOUR PARKED CAR - Turn a charging stop or a parked break into time for your own videos. - Add your own M3U or M3U8 IPTV playlist and browse its channels. - Import local videos from Photos or Files. - Start iPhone screen mirroring through the system Screen Broadcast control. - Open websites in the built-in browser and send a page to a compatible car display. - Save favorite channels, videos and websites for easier access. - CarDash does not include TV channels, movies or streaming subscriptions. Bring content you have permission to use. Video output depends on your iPhone, iOS version, vehicle and content source. A CarPlay audio connection alone does not guarantee video support. Protected content and some websites may restrict playback or screen mirroring. Watch only while parked. DRIVE: UNDERSTAND EVERY TRIP - See how you drive with trip scores, route history and driving statistics. - Record trips automatically after the required permissions are enabled. - Review acceleration, braking and cornering. - See distance, duration and speed statistics. - Replay your route and explore the roads you have traveled. - Build your personal territory map and share trip highlights. - Choose miles or kilometers. WIDGETS: MAKE IT YOURS - Create a dashboard-inspired Home Screen that reflects your style. - Choose vehicle and brand designs. - Personalize photo, date, countdown and license plate widgets. - Customize supported text, colors and decorative details. SOUNDS: YOUR CAR'S PERSONALITY Choose sounds for connecting, disconnecting or arriving. Follow the in-app setup guide to configure your automations. FREE FEATURES AND PRO Try Cast with a limited free car-playback allowance and one IPTV playlist source. Pro removes these Cast limits and unlocks additional premium features. Available plans and current prices are shown before purchase. SUBSCRIPTIONS Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm your purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Your account is charged for renewal within the 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://static.airygo.com/html/privacy/oversea/10178522331689210397_ios.html?appName=CarDash Terms of Use: https://static.airygo.com/html/useragreement/general_en.html

Screenshots

DaLumino4 screens
CarDash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DaLumino at 5.0 against CarDash's 4.4. DaLumino also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). CarDash's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 1) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). On price 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

Both are free to download. CarDash sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. DaLumino asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DaLumino holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CarDash has 138 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DaLumino ships an update every 2 days, CarDash weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
DaLumino versus CarDash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDaLuminoCarDash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.4 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#43 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB167 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperDavid GiamettaLaigang Wang

Customer experience

DaLumino

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CarDash

All ratings138 ratings
Positive84.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

DaLumino

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

CarDash

Subscriptions9
  • CarDash-Weekly$5.997 Days
  • CarDash-Weekly$7.997 Days
  • CarDash-Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • CarDash-Annual1 Month trial$24.991 Year
  • CarDash-Quarterly$24.993 Months
  • CarDash-Yearly$24.991 Year
  • CarDash-Semi Annual$29.996 Months
  • CarDash-Yearly$39.991 Year
  • CarDash-Yearly1 Month trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is DaLumino free?
DaLumino is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CarDash free?
CarDash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DaLumino or CarDash?
DaLumino is rated higher. DaLumino averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CarDash averages 4.4 from 138 ratings.
Do DaLumino or CarDash have ads?
CarDash shows ads; DaLumino does not.
Which is updated more often, DaLumino or CarDash?
DaLumino ships an update every 2 days, and CarDash weekly. Most recently, DaLumino was updated on October 7, 2026 and CarDash on October 31, 2026.

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