Comparison

CtrlF Pro 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

CtrlF Pro

Features
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CtrlF brings the power of Ctrl+F to the real world. Point your iPhone at any book, document, or printed material, type the word or phrase you are looking for, and watch matches highlight on screen in real time. No more scanning page after page for that one quote or keyword. CtrlF uses advanced on-device OCR to recognize text and highlight every match instantly - with pixel-perfect precision around the exact characters you searched for. LIVE CAMERA SCANNER Point your camera at any printed text and type to search. Matches appear instantly with bright highlights so you can spot what you need at a glance. Works in real time - no photo required. The camera preview displays in the correct portrait orientation, and highlights follow the text precisely even as you move. PRECISE CHARACTER-LEVEL HIGHLIGHTING Unlike other apps that highlight entire lines, CtrlF pinpoints the exact characters you searched for. Search for "quantum" in a line that says "quantum mechanics" and only "quantum" gets highlighted - not the whole line. Multiple matches on the same line? Each one gets its own precise highlight. FAR-DISTANCE RECOGNITION Enhanced text detection recognizes words even from across the room. No need to hold your phone right up to the page - as long as the text is clearly visible on screen, CtrlF can find it. PHOTO LIBRARY SEARCH Already have a photo of the page? Import images from your photo library and search for text in them. Select any photo and find words instantly with the same precise highlighting. MULTI-WORD PHRASE MATCHING Search for exact phrases, not just single words. Find "quantum mechanics" or "United States" as complete phrases across any page. INSTANT MODE SWITCHING Switch seamlessly between Live Camera and Photo Library. Tap the mode you need and start searching right away - no loading, no waiting. 25+ OCR LANGUAGES Supports text recognition in over 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. 100% ON-DEVICE AND PRIVATE All text recognition happens on your device. No internet required. No data sent to servers. Your privacy is fully protected. FLASHLIGHT SUPPORT Working in a dim library or cafe? Toggle the built-in flashlight to illuminate the page without leaving the app. SEARCH HISTORY Quickly revisit your recent searches. Your search history is stored locally and always just one tap away. FREE TO START - Live camera search: 5 searches per day - Photo library search: 5 searches per day - No sign-up required. Download and start searching immediately PRO UPGRADE - ONE-TIME $4.99 - Unlimited searches - search as many times as you want - Search history - quickly revisit past searches - Screenshot capture - save what you found - Custom highlight colors - personalize your experience - Audio feedback - hear when matches are found - Auto flashlight - automatically illuminates in low light WHO IS IT FOR Students scanning textbooks for key terms and definitions. Researchers locating specific passages in reference books. Readers finding quotes to share or revisit. Professionals searching through printed reports and documents. Anyone who has ever wished they could Ctrl+F in real life. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open CtrlF and choose Live Camera or Photo Library 2. Point your camera at any printed text, or import a photo 3. Type the word or phrase you want to find 4. See every match highlighted precisely on screen in real time 5. Tap to capture, save, or continue searching Download CtrlF today and never lose track of a word again. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION: - Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. - This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. You pay once and own Pro forever. - You can restore your purchase on any device linked to your Apple ID. - For support, visit https://asunnyboy861.github.io/CtrlF/support.html

About

Car Play Widgets

Personalize your car's dashboard with custom widgets. Easily create and display your favorite information, from trip details to personalized messages, directly on your car screen. Make every drive feel unique and tailored to you.

Highlights
  • Custom dashboard display
  • Widget templates (counters, date, quotes)
  • Easy widget editor (text, fonts, colors)
  • Live drive tracking (duration, distance, speed)
  • Instant widget setup and activation
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

CtrlF Pro4 screens
Car Play Widgets4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Car Play Widgets at weekly against CtrlF Pro's every 6 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. CtrlF Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Car Play Widgets sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CtrlF Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Car Play Widgets weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
CtrlF Pro versus Car Play Widgets: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCtrlF ProCar Play Widgets
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.8 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—34 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB69 MB
Age rating9+4+
Developer贺 周ALLEY 51 CO., LTD

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CtrlF Pro

One-time1
  • CtrlF Pro$4.99
2 purchases

Car Play Widgets

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CtrlF Pro free?
CtrlF Pro 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.
Do CtrlF Pro or Car Play Widgets have ads?
Neither CtrlF Pro nor Car Play Widgets shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CtrlF Pro or Car Play Widgets?
CtrlF Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Car Play Widgets weekly. Most recently, CtrlF Pro was updated on October 5, 2026 and Car Play Widgets on October 13, 2026.

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