# HUD CAR vs HUD Widgets

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HUD CAR at none against HUD Widgets's 1. HUD Widgets's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.5 vs 3.1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HUD Widgets sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HUD CAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

HUD Widgets holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HUD Widgets has 109 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of HUD CAR's written reviews are positive against 55% of HUD Widgets's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HUD CAR | HUD Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-car/id852248871/reviews) | **[3.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **55.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yannick VENNET](https://appshunter.io/developer/391273380) | [HUDWAY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025838451) |

## What reviewers say

### HUD CAR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-car/id852248871)

Transform your iPhone into a car head-up display, projecting navigation information onto your windshield. It functions well at night and on cloudy days, offering a convenient way to view directions while driving.

**Highlights:** Car Head-Up Display functionality, Nighttime operation, Daytime operation (best on cloudy days), GPS navigation projection, iPhone and iPad compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### HUD Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hud-widgets/id1025851609)

This app provides a suite of driving widgets, including speedometers, trip information, and weather, that can be used in standard or head-up display (HUD) mode. It offers features like driving score calculation, fuel consumption tracking, and a land meter for car slope angles.

**Highlights:** Speedometers (classic, digital, retro), GPS trip information (driving score, fuel consumption), Land meter (car slope angle), Weather and clock, Eco-driving graphs, Internet Radio

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Clean and modern UI design
- 🎯 Highly customizable widgets and displays
- 📊 Accurate speed and distance tracking
- 🆓 Ad-free experience
- 🌙 HUD mode for daytime visibility

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on startup
- 🔋 Excessive battery drain
- ⚠️ Settings reset after closing app
- 🌞 Poor visibility in bright sunlight
- 📱 Landscape-only orientation support

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes before starting on latest iOS versions
- Settings reset to default when app is closed
- GPS data inaccuracy error persists after GPS recovery
- Crashes after 3-4 uses
- Compass displays backwards

**Requested features**

- Apple CarPlay support
- Portrait mode (vertical orientation)
- 180-degree screen rotation capability
- OBD2 adapter support for real vehicle data
- Truck vehicle type option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HUD CAR free?

HUD CAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HUD Widgets free?

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

### Which has better reviews, HUD CAR or HUD Widgets?

HUD Widgets is rated higher. HUD CAR averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HUD Widgets averages 3.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do HUD CAR or HUD Widgets have ads?

HUD CAR shows ads; HUD Widgets does not.

### Which is updated more often, HUD CAR or HUD Widgets?

HUD CAR ships an update every 2 months, and HUD Widgets every 2 months. Most recently, HUD CAR was updated on October 23, 2026 and HUD Widgets on October 26, 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.*