# Car Media vs Widgio

The clearest difference is ads: Widgio at none against Car Media's shown. Widgio also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Car Media sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Widgio sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.7 for Car Media against 3.7 for Widgio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively.

Car Media ships an update fortnightly, Widgio every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Car Media | Widgio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-media-dashboard-and-widgets/id6759810319/reviews) | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgio-car-widgets-dashboard/id6780478697/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 706 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SINAN ATAKUL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872496443) | [Applace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1593415565) |

## What reviewers say

### Car Media

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/car-media-dashboard-and-widgets/id6759810319)

Personalize your driving experience with a customizable car dashboard and smart widgets. Access driving tools, music, calls, and vehicle information from your iPhone.

**Highlights:** Smart car dashboard tools, Custom driving widgets, Start sound options, Vehicle screen tools, Navigation widgets, Music widgets, Speed and trip widgets

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Car Play Connect Weekly Pro Access | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| CarPlay Dashboard - Limited Offer | $24.99 | per year |
| Car Play Connect Yearly Pro Access | $49.99 | per year |
| CarPlay Dashboard - Lifetime Offer | $99.99 | one-time |


### Widgio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widgio-car-widgets-dashboard/id6780478697)

Personalize your car's display with custom photos, animated GIFs, stylish widgets, and unique startup sounds. Transform your dashboard into a unique and engaging experience that reflects your personal style and mood on every drive.

**Highlights:** Custom photo widgets, Animated GIF support, Stylish dashboard icons, Personalized screen layouts, Unique startup sounds, Easy-to-use customization

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Limited | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Trial | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Car Media free?

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

### Is Widgio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Car Media or Widgio?

Car Media and Widgio are both rated 3.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Car Media or Widgio have ads?

Car Media shows ads; Widgio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Car Media or Widgio?

Car Media ships an update fortnightly, and Widgio every 3 days. Most recently, Car Media was updated on October 28, 2026 and Widgio on October 24, 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.*