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24 alternatives to Apple CarPlay

Use your iphone safely in the car

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Apple CarPlay launched in 2014; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   CarPlay Ultra▲209

   Apple's next-gen CarPlay, deeply integrated with your car

   2025 · apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Speak▲120

   Message safely while driving

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   NPR One▲88

   Listen to podcasts from NPR now with CarPlay support

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Tether▲221

   Lock and unlock your Mac automatically with your iPhone

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Redesigned CarPlay▲69

   Apple CarPlay replacing all your car's software: coming 2023

   2022 · apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Apple Support▲225

   Support for Apple now on iOS

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Dash for Apple Watch▲75

   Easy access to your favorite ______

   2015 · dash.watch · its alternatives →

8. 8
   SnapRides▲64

   Online carpool & ride-sharing

   2015 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Open Road▲117

   The one app for driving

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    No CarPlay? Use Your iPhone Dashboard!▲2

    A clean car dashboard app for older cars without CarPlay

    Feb 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    TapTag for iOS▲75

    Discover new experiences wherever you go

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Car2go▲104

    Smart cars on demand

    2014 · free2move.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lookout for Apple Watch▲86

    Find your iPhone right from your wrist

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Beepi▲91

    Buy or sell a car on your iPhone

    2015 · beepi.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    SoulCycle▲83

    Book your next ride from your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    IOS Goodies▲137

    A curated list for IOS goodies

    2014 · ios-goodies.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Next▲123

    Personal financing made easy for iOS and OSX

    2014 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Blinkr▲90

    A phone number for your car

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Cabin▲74

    The Easiest Way to Recharge your iPhone (pre-launch)

    2014 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Find Near Me▲85

    The easiest way to find everything around you (Apple Watch)

    2015 · findnearmeapp.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Stretch▲125

    Uber for limousines (but it's free)

    2017 · stretchcorp.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Previous Spottly▲101

    Join to share the best places in the world

    2015 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Driver On Tap▲4

    Get a ride to your destination in the comfort of your car

    2016 · driverontap.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Tech Insider for iOS▲76

    Follow today's tech news on your iPhone

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →