Comparison

Car Dashboard Widgets vs Car Play Widgets

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

Head to head
About

Car Dashboard Widgets

Transform your phone into a streamlined car dashboard. Access navigation, music, and calls with a clear, intuitive interface designed for safe driving. Stay informed with calendar and weather updates, and customize your driving experience.

Highlights
  • Driving mode with GPS guidance
  • Streamlined music playback
  • Safe calling with oversized buttons
  • Calendar, weather, and clock widgets
  • Customizable units and styles
  • VIN scan for vehicle details
Features
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Your Car, Your Sounds, Your Screen Most digital car displays look and sound exactly the same. Car Dashboard Widgets - HiCar changes that by putting you in total control of your driving environment. Step into a vehicle that welcomes you with the specific audio and aesthetic you love, making every commute feel unique to you. The Ultimate Audio Experience: Your drive should start with a thrill, not silence. Our standout feature lets you set a custom audio track that plays automatically the exact second your phone connects. Choose from deep engine rumbles, high-revving supercars, or smooth futuristic tones to set the right mood instantly before you even put the car in gear. The experience does not stop when you start the engine. HiCar lets you add custom audio cues for your entire journey. Hear a satisfying chime or a personalized announcement the moment you arrive at your destination. When it is time to leave the car, unplug your device to trigger a unique disconnect sound, like a sharp turbo flutter or a digital shutdown sequence, ending your trip in style. Widgets Designed for Your Dashboard: Your screen can be so much more than just a standard map interface. Transform your display using our extensive library of ready-made widget templates. Whether you prefer a sleek, minimal layout or a highly detailed aesthetic, our widgets give your screen a fresh, personalized look in seconds without any complex setup required. Core Capabilities: - Automatic startup sounds upon connection - Distinct audio cues for destination arrival and disconnect - A wide variety of beautifully designed widget templates - Quick, intuitive setup process with no complicated menus - Options to upload your own custom audio files A More Personal Commute: You spend hours in your vehicle every week, and it should feel like your own personal space. HiCar adds that missing layer of character and emotion to your daily drives. It is the absolute easiest way to upgrade the feel of your car's interior and audio without modifying any physical parts. Download Car Dashboard Widgets - HiCar today and build a driving experience that is entirely yours. Terms of Use: https://www.88tech.co/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.88tech.co/privacy

About

Car Play Widgets

Personalize your car's dashboard with custom widgets and sounds. Easily create and display your favorite information, from counters and quotes to license plates, directly on your car screen. Track your trips in real-time with duration, distance, and speed.

Highlights
  • Custom dashboard widgets
  • Widget templates (counters, quotes)
  • Easy widget editor
  • Custom connection sounds
  • Live drive tracking
  • Instant widget setup
Features
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Make every drive feel personal. Carget lets you customize your car dashboard with beautiful widgets - built in seconds, right from your iPhone. KEY FEATURES: - Custom Dashboard: display your favorite widgets directly on your car screen - Widget Templates: couple counters, date & time, license plates, daily quotes and more - Easy Widget Editor: personalize text, fonts, colors and sizes in just a few taps - Custom Sounds: personalize your drive with custom connection and disconnection sounds - Live Drive: track your trip in real time: duration, distance, average speed and break reminders - Instant Setup: create, save and activate widgets in seconds Whether it's a photo of someone you love, a days-together counter, or your own custom plate - your car screen finally feels like yours. Download Carget and transform your drive today. DISCLAIMER: Carget is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Apple Inc. Apple CarPlay is a trademark of Apple Inc. This app requires a CarPlay - compatible vehicle or head unit. Privacy Policy: https://www.alley51.co/privacy-policy Term of Use: https://www.alley51.co/term-of-use

Screenshots

Car Dashboard Widgets4 screens
Car Play Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Car Dashboard Widgets at none against Car Play Widgets's shown. Car Dashboard Widgets also leads on ratings volume (1.6K vs 37) and review sentiment (19% vs 0%). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Car Dashboard Widgets sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Car Play Widgets sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Car Dashboard Widgets holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Car Dashboard Widgets has 1.6K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of Car Dashboard Widgets's written reviews are positive against 0% of Car Play Widgets's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Car Dashboard Widgets versus Car Play Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCar Dashboard WidgetsCar Play Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1.6K ratings) — better3.8 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews19.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.6K — better37
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer88 TechALLEY 51 CO., LTD

Customer experience

Car Dashboard Widgets

All ratings1,270 ratings
Positive74.2%
Neutral5.7%
Negative20.1%
Written reviews352 reviews
Positive19.0%
Neutral6.3%
Negative74.7%

Car Play Widgets

All ratings37 ratings
Positive70.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Car Dashboard Widgets

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly Car Play$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Car Play$6.997 Days
  • Weekly Car Play$7.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly Car Play$8.997 Days
  • Yearly Special Offer$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Special Offer$24.991 Year
  • Yearly Car Play$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Car Play$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Car Play$44.991 Year
  • Yearly Car Play$49.991 Year
6 purchases

Car Play Widgets

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Weekly PREMIUM$5.997 Days
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
Show 3 more
  • Yearly Premium$17.991 Year
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
  • Yearly PREMIUM$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Car Dashboard Widgets free?
Car Dashboard Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Car Play Widgets free?
Car Play Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Car Dashboard Widgets or Car Play Widgets?
Car Dashboard Widgets is rated higher. Car Dashboard Widgets averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Car Play Widgets averages 3.8 from 37 ratings.
Do Car Dashboard Widgets or Car Play Widgets have ads?
Car Play Widgets shows ads; Car Dashboard Widgets does not.
Which is updated more often, Car Dashboard Widgets or Car Play Widgets?
Car Dashboard Widgets ships an update weekly, and Car Play Widgets weekly. Most recently, Car Dashboard Widgets was updated on November 8, 2026 and Car Play Widgets on November 10, 2026.

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