Car Dashboard App for iPhone & iPad

Your whole drive.
One beautiful screen.

Navigation, speed, music and more — reimagined for the road. No CarPlay? Car Dashboard turns your iPhone into a glance-friendly in-car display that keeps your eyes where they belong.

Download Car Dashboard on the App Store
Car Dashboard running on an iPhone mounted in the car with live turn-by-turn navigation, plus Apple Music, Spotify and Maps

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

A dashboard designed around the drive — big, clear and made to be understood at a glance.

Real-Time Navigation

Turn-by-turn GPS with live traffic, multiple route options and standard, satellite or 3D views.

Live Speedometer

Your current speed, front and center — in kilometers or miles, updated in real time.

Music, Your Way

Control Apple Music and Spotify without leaving the road. Play, pause and skip with a tap.

Weather & Clock

Live temperature, conditions, date, time and battery — everything at a glance while you drive.

Virtual Garage

Add and manage multiple vehicles, then switch between them in a single tap.

Quick Contacts

One-tap calling and messaging with large, easy targets built for safer driving.

Navigation

Never miss a turn.

Real-time GPS keeps you on the fastest route with live traffic and dynamic recalculation. Compare routes by time and distance, switch between standard, satellite and traffic views, or tilt into an immersive 3D camera angle.

  • Live traffic & automatic rerouting
  • Google Maps voice navigation
  • 3D camera for a real-world feel
Car Dashboard navigation screen on iPhone showing Google Maps turn-by-turn directions, live traffic and arrival time

Music

Your soundtrack,
always in reach.

Connect Apple Music or Spotify and keep the drive going. Skip, pause and play from oversized controls designed to be used with a glance — never a distraction.

  • Apple Music library control
  • Native Spotify connectivity
  • Large, tap-friendly controls
Car Dashboard music screen on iPhone with Apple Music search, a Discover list and a now playing track, plus Spotify

Design

Built for the road.

A landscape-first layout with large, easy-to-tap controls keeps important things within reach. Choose custom backgrounds, switch between dark and light, and pick kilometers or miles — Car Dashboard adapts to you.

  • Landscape-optimized dashboard
  • Automatic dark & light mode
  • Custom backgrounds & units

Loved by drivers

People who made Car Dashboard part of every trip.

Rated on the App Store
“Having navigation, speed and music on one screen makes my commute so much easier. I barely pick up my phone anymore.”
Marcus T.Daily commuter
“Set it up in about two minutes and it just worked. I check the speed and weather every morning before I head out.”
Elena R.Road-trip lover
“Really clean layout, nothing feels crowded. Switching between Apple Music and Spotify is super easy.”
David K.Music fan
“The buttons are big so I’m not fumbling around while driving. Adding our second car took just a few seconds.”
Sara B.Family driver
“The 3D map looks great and it reroutes really fast. Basically turned my old iPad into a proper car screen.”
Jonas A.Weekend explorer
“Dark mode is way easier on my eyes at night, and the backgrounds are a nice touch. Well worth it.”
Priya C.Night driver

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Car Dashboard for iPhone and iPad.

What is Car Dashboard?

Car Dashboard is a free-to-download app for iPhone and iPad that turns your device into an in-car dashboard. It puts turn-by-turn navigation, a live speedometer, music controls, weather and quick contacts on one landscape screen designed to be read at a glance.

Is Car Dashboard a Car Play dashboard for iPhone?

Yes. Car Dashboard is a Car Play dashboard for iPhone and iPad: a standalone app that runs on your device and turns it into an in-car display. All you need is your iPhone or iPad and a mount. Car Dashboard is an independent app and is not affiliated with Apple.

Is Car Dashboard free?

Car Dashboard is free to download from the App Store. Optional upgrades are available as in-app purchases.

Which devices does Car Dashboard work on?

Car Dashboard works on iPhone and iPad running iOS 17.6 or later.

Which map apps does Car Dashboard support?

Car Dashboard supports both Google Maps and Apple Maps, so you can navigate with the map app you prefer.

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Ready for a smarter drive?

No CarPlay? Download Car Dashboard and turn your iPhone or iPad into the co-pilot your car never came with.

Download Car Dashboard on the App Store