BlueMe Player vs Car Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BlueMe Player
Stream music wirelessly from your iPhone to your car's Blue&Me system without cables. The free version accesses your media library, while an optional premium add-on enables streaming from popular apps like Spotify and Apple Music. Enjoy intuitive controls and seamless integration for a cable-free audio experience.
- Wireless iPhone to Blue&Me streaming
- Access iPhone media library
- Stream from popular music/video apps (Premium)
- Car radio/steering wheel volume control
- Safe, intuitive driving interface
- Free trial for Premium Add-On
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Stream Music Wirelessly with Blue&Me Connect your iPhone to the Blue&Me system and enjoy your favorite music directly through your car’s speakers—no cables or adapters needed. With the free version, you can listen to music from your iPhone’s media library. Upgrade with the optional Premium* Add-On to stream audio from apps like Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Netflix, and more. You can try the Premium Add-On for free before purchase. Features: - Control the volume from your car radio or steering wheel controls (where supported) - Simple and intuitive interface designed for safe use while driving - Seamless integration with the iPhone media library and Blue&Me Infotainment System - Premium* Add-On supports over 90% of the apps available on the App Store Watch an example of use: http://youtu.be/ZCscDQYU0Os Note: Due to technical limitations, audio playback will be in mono. The Blue&Me system does not support the A2DP protocol, which may affect audio quality. *Premium Add-On available as an in-app purchase. Free trial available.
Car Audio
A music player designed for in-car use, featuring a landscape interface and simplified controls. It prioritizes ease of use while driving, with integrated map display for navigation.
- Landscape mode playback
- Optimized for car use
- Easy-to-use interface
- Integrated map display
- Music playback
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This application is a music playback application that can be used in landscape mode. This app has been developed specifically for use in cars. For example, map display and easy-to-use user interface. This app uses the standard Apple End User License Agreement (EULA). You can review the terms here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Car Audio at 76% against BlueMe Player's 2%. Car Audio also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.0). BlueMe Player's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Both are free to download. BlueMe Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Car Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Car Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BlueMe Player has 27 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 2% of BlueMe Player's written reviews are positive against 76% of Car Audio's.
BlueMe Player ships an update fortnightly, Car Audio every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlueMe Player | Car Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (27 ratings) | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 2.1% of reviews | 75.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gianpiero Radano | Takashi Yamaguchi |
Customer experience
BlueMe Player
Car Audio
Bugs and requests
BlueMe Player
Reported bugs
14 issues- App crashes frequently
- Audio playback issues (crackling, white noise)
- App does not connect to car/Bluetooth
- Music stops working after a short time
- Downloaded tracks refuse to play
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- Error messages when trying to play music
- App not working with Apple Music/Spotify/YouTube
- App not working with downloaded music
- App not working with cloud music
- App not working with specific car models (Fiat 500, Alfa Romeo, etc.)
- App requires older iOS versions
- App not updated for a long time
- App leaves 'connected...' message on dashboard
- App crashes after selecting tracks
Requested features
10 requests- Improve audio quality
- Add stereo audio support
- Allow control of music from car
- Improve user interface
- Add random playback feature
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- Allow creation of playlists within the app
- Support for more music streaming services
- Update for newer iOS versions
- Allow selection of Bluetooth device
- Support for podcasts
Car Audio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BlueMe Player
- Premum$69.99
Car Audio
- Premium$1.491 Month
- Ad-Free$9.99
Questions
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