Gauge King vs Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Gauge King
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Gauge King turns your iPhone into a clean, customisable digital gauge dashboard for your car. Connect a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader and view live vehicle telemetry in a modern dashboard designed for drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clearer view of what their car is doing. Build your own gauge layout, choose the data that matters to you, and monitor key information in real time. Gauge King can display supported vehicle data such as: RPM Speed Coolant temperature Intake air temperature Throttle position Engine load Battery voltage Fuel-related data as well as shift light layouts, calculated horsepower/Kw data and much more. Gauge King also includes Demo Mode, allowing you to experience the dashboard using simulated telemetry even when you are not connected to an OBDII reader. This is useful for trying layouts, testing gauges, previewing the app, or seeing how the dashboard feels before connecting to a vehicle. Features include: Customisable digital gauge dashboards Audible warnings based on configurable thresholds Apple CarPlay support Compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader support Live vehicle telemetry where supported by the vehicle and adapter Demo Mode with simulated data Performance-inspired gauge layouts Clear connection status Designed for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers Gauge King is built to make vehicle data easier to see, understand, and enjoy. Important notes: Gauge King requires a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader for live vehicle telemetry. Available telemetry depends on your vehicle, OBDII adapter, and supported sensors. Demo Mode uses simulated data and does not show real vehicle information. Gauge King is intended for information and display purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local road rules. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard
Personalize your iPhone and CarPlay with custom widgets and themes. Add your car's photo, live data like speed and weather, and unique sounds to create a dashboard that reflects your style. Features include a license plate designer and a "find my car" tracker.
- Custom car widgets for Home Screen and Lock Screen
- Live speedometer, clock, and weather
- Personalized car photo integration
- License plate designer
- CarPlay dashboard customization
- Startup and engine sound effects
- Find my car and drive tracker
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Turn your iPhone and CarPlay into your dream dashboard. Add your own car photo, a live speedometer, and everything you need to make your ride unmistakably yours. Design custom car widgets for your Home Screen, Lock Screen, and CarPlay dashboard in minutes — no design skills required. • Your own vehicle photo or cutout as the star • Live speedometer, clock, weather & moon phase • License-plate designer with real-world styles • Countdowns for road trips, launches & big days • CarPlay dashboard that looks factory-fitted • Startup & engine sounds to greet every drive • Custom themes, wallpapers & color accents • "Find my car" + drive tracker so you never lose your spot Whether you're a car enthusiast or just want a slicker phone, our car widgets and CarPlay dashboard turn every glance into a flex. Build it once, drive it everywhere. Download now and make your dashboard yours. Terms of Use (Apple EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://app.notion.com/p/CarMaxxing-Privacy-Policy-3c03debffec2805bb7c8dc4812fcf6b0
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Verdict
Gauge King and Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Gauge King sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Gauge King ships an update every 5 days, Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Gauge King | Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.2 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 147 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Ross | Orvin Studio |
In-app purchases
Gauge King
- Gauge King Premium7 Days trial$9.991 Year
Car Widgets, CarPlay Dashboard
- Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
- Yearly Promo Subscription$19.991 Year
- Yearly Subscription$24.991 Year
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