Android Auto AlternativesMap Services and other similar apps like Android Auto

Android Auto is described as 'Brings familiar apps and services to the screen in your dash, making it safer and easier to get the information you need while you’re on the road. Test drive Android Auto with your Android 5.0+ device and a compatible vehicle or aftermarket head unit' and is a Map service in the audio & music category. There are five alternatives to Android Auto for iPhone, iPad, Web-based and Android. The best Android Auto alternative is Apple CarPlay, which is free. Other great apps like Android Auto are CarOS, Airbiquity, iCarMode: Drive Safely and SafeDrive Companion.

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    Apple CarPlay

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    Apple CarPlay is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Just plug in your iPhone and go.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    hra72
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    If I understood it right then it cannot be used without having the iPhone paired with car. Android Auto can be used without having it paired with car.

    Guest
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    It's not even for Android; it's only for iOS devices

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Apple CarPlay is a great Android Auto alternative, some don't.

    • Apple CarPlay is the most popular iPhone alternative to Android Auto.

    • Apple CarPlay is the most popular free alternative to Android Auto.

    • Apple CarPlay is Free and ProprietaryAndroid Auto is also Free and Proprietary
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    CarOS

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    Like CarPlay, but runs on your iPhone!.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    • CarOS is the most popular iPad alternative to Android Auto.

    • CarOS is Freemium and ProprietaryAndroid Auto is Free and Proprietary

  4. Airbiquity

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    The Complete Connected Car Platform in the Cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     

    • Airbiquity is the most popular Web-based alternative to Android Auto.

    • Airbiquity is the most popular commercial alternative to Android Auto.

    • Airbiquity is Paid and ProprietaryAndroid Auto is Free and Proprietary
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    iCarMode: Drive Safely

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    iCarMode contains the major features needed to ease & improve your iPhone-Car experience. The large buttons give you a quick and comfortable access to your favorite contacts, playlists, navigation and other useful features.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    iCarMode A dashboard app for all your in-car needs
     
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    SafeDrive Companion

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    SafeDrive Companion is a driver-friendly overlay app for Android 12+, giving full phone control while keeping navigation visible.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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    • SafeDrive Companion is the most popular Android alternative to Android Auto.

    • SafeDrive Companion is Freemium and ProprietaryAndroid Auto is Free and Proprietary
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