Top 5 Car Dashboard Mode Apps
I was eager to run Android apps in my car but don't wish to upgrade to some expensive vehicle at the moment. Well, I searched online, there are apps that can help me with satellite nav integration, voice control & weather data in my car, irrespective of its age. I simply need to mount the smartphone on the car dashboard & install a compatible app.
The contemporary tech market is flooded with loads of new car gadgets and dashboard mode apps and I went through their online reviews and here is a comparative study on top 5 of them.
Comparison criteria
Before getting into the comparison part, you must know the parameters for assessment of the apps. These are:
Speed of user interface
Visual clarity
Voice control
Integration of Google Maps
Information of weather
All the apps compared below will also be graded out of 5.
HTC Car
The app is a top favorite given its smooth fast user interface. It allows voice dialing & you will find a clear display of nearby weather, speed and time. The other two most important bits about the app is integration of Google Maps and great navigation.
It launches automatically while used with official HTC auto dock given the in-built magnet in the device- the magnet activates microswitch inside user's phone while attached to dock.
But the app cannot always launch the apps setup by custom buttons. Then, if the user is not into HTC One model with original ROM, then he cannot use the HTC Car.
CarHome Ultra
The app combines the Google Voice searching facility, navigation tools & voice dialer with twenty-five configurable mono tap buttons in 5 screens. It is available for free from Google Play and you will find 6 information tiles that are displayed ion 3 available slots.
It's to note here that CarHome Ultra cannot assure a superior visual clarity in information tiles. It might be challenging to check out the time while you are driving your old car with this app. Actually, the app comes with a tiny clock which is definitely one of its main issues. But then again, you are getting a good UI here which runs in 2 orientations. Night mode is available as well.
The app assures accurate weather & temperature data & Navigation tab integrates with the Google Maps & the user's Android history.
Overall rating: 3/5
Car Dashroid
It is simple, effective and hence would be a good addition to your app list. There are 8 custom buttons- the app operates on the swipe mechanism. The app clearly displays the time as well as current weather status & present approximate speed.
The app integrates voice integration with OK Google and launches the contacts quickly. You will find a configurable navigation button here. Car Dashroid promises a slick polished outlook & easy operation. It helps the users with comprehensive range of settings & night mode with an array of muted colors
Overall rating: 5/5
Ultimate Car Dock
Frankly speaking, Ultimate Car Dock scores a little low while compared to the other apps on the list. In fact, it's crammed with lots of unnecessary things that have in turn curbed down the needed space for the necessary ones. Yes, you have a clock here but it's too small and then you will also get a ridiculous set of as many as twenty four buttons. Battery meter is available on every screen of this app.
However, the best part of this app is its excellent Voice Command feature. But then again, you won't get in-built weather data here. You would even have to upgrade to paid format after a week.
Overall rating: 2/5
InDrive
This app comes with 3 separate screens:
One is Music which needs Poweramp app to ensure best results.
The 2nd one is GPS that shows distance travelled, speed, exact coordinates & altitude- everything is customizaI was eager to run Android apps in my car but don't wish to upgrade to some expensive vehicle at the moment. Well, I searched online, there are apps that can help me with satellite nav integration, voice control & weather data in my car, irrespective of its age. I simply need to mount the smartphone on the car dashboard & install a compatible app.
The contemporary tech market is flooded with loads of car dashboard mode apps and I went through their online reviews and here is a comparative study on top 5 of them.
Comparison criteria
Before getting into the comparison part, you must know the parameters for assessment of the apps. These are:Speed of user interface
Visual clarity
Voice control
Integration of Google Maps
Information of weather
All the apps compared below will also be graded out of 5.
The winner
When it comes to choosing the best one from the list, Car Dashroid is surely a unanimous favorite. It amazes with superb information options, quick integration with Google Maps, voice control & attractive UI- which assures hassle free access to all the needed tools.
