Apple CarPlay AlternativesMap & GPS Navigation Services like Apple CarPlay

Apple CarPlay is described as 'Smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the car. Just plug in your iPhone and go' and is a Map service in the travel & location category. There are four alternatives to Apple CarPlay for iPhone, iPad, Web-based and Android. The best Apple CarPlay alternative is Android Auto, which is free. Other great apps like Apple CarPlay are CarOS, iCarMode: Drive Safely and Airbiquity.

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  1. Android Auto icon

    Android Auto

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    Android Auto 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.

    5 Android Auto alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • Android Auto is Free and ProprietaryApple CarPlay 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 iPhone & iPad alternative to Apple CarPlay.

    • CarOS is Freemium and ProprietaryApple CarPlay is Free and Proprietary
  4. iCarMode: Drive Safely icon

    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
     

    • iCarMode: Drive Safely is the most popular commercial alternative to Apple CarPlay.

    • iCarMode: Drive Safely is Paid and ProprietaryApple CarPlay is Free and Proprietary

  5. 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 Apple CarPlay.

    • Airbiquity is Paid and ProprietaryApple CarPlay is Free and Proprietary
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