Best Android Auto & CarPlay apps for Android
Android Auto and CarPlay apps put your phone's navigation, music, calls and messages on the car dashboard, with large buttons and voice control.
23 apps ranked · How we rank
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A free, ad-free way to put your phone's maps, messages and music on a compatible car display, provided your car and cable cooperate.
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A polished, well-supported launcher for Android head units, with a 30-day trial before the full version has to be bought.
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A focused, free dashboard companion for CarPlay and Android Auto users who want vehicle status and reminders in one place.
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A free, well-rated way to mirror your phone to your car and keep service reminders in one place.
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A free, ad-supported dashboard app that suits drivers in older cars who want maps, audio, calls and a parking pin in one place.
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A free, ad-supported way to turn a mounted phone or tablet into a CarPlay-style dashboard, best for cars without a modern screen.
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A free, ad-free car launcher with a trip computer that rewards anyone willing to build their own dashboard layout.
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A free, focused companion app that makes the AAWireless adapter easier to set up, update and adjust.
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A free, ad-supported bridge for Android phones and compatible car displays, worth trying if your vehicle supports mirroring.
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A free, widely used casting helper that suits drivers with connected dashboards and households casting to smart TVs.
More of the best Android Auto & CarPlay apps
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11
AutoZen-Car Dashboard&Launcher
ZenThek
4.2
1M+
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12
CarSole: Car Dashboard
Mor Tosbaa Mobile
4.4
100K+
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13
Car Auto Sync for Android
One Music Player
4.1
500K+
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14
Car Launcher Pro
Apps LabDev
4.3
100K+
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15
Car Play Connect for Android
LeoStudio Global Ltd.
4.3
100K+
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16
Car Play Link
Flavapp
3.5
500K+
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17
Mirror Link
Wallet Passes Alliance
3.2
1M+
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18
Mirror Link Car Display
Vidmark Inc.
4.0
100K+
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19
CarSync for Android/CarPlay
FastSoft
4.3
10K+
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20
Car Connect & dashboard
Tareen
3.4
10K+
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21
Autolink
凌阳成芯科技（成都）有限公司
3.0
1M+
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22
Hush: Android Auto Audio Fix
Zeroed
4.9
1K+
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23
Headunit Reloaded Emulator HUR
AAWireless
2.0
100K+
About Android Auto & CarPlay apps
They suit drivers whose cars support Android Auto or CarPlay over USB but not wirelessly, and drivers who want a familiar launcher on an aftermarket screen. Because the interface comes from the phone, it stays current as the phone updates, even in an older car. They differ in how they connect, how much of the phone interface they expose and how much setup they need. A wired-only launcher is simpler but tethers the phone; a wireless mirroring tool drops the cable but depends on a stable connection and a compatible display.
What to look for
- Check which connection methods the app supports, because a wireless-only app is useless in a car whose head unit has no wireless receiver.
- Confirm that the dashboard layout keeps essential controls large and reachable, since a cluttered interface invites glances away from the road.
- See whether the app keeps voice commands and steering wheel buttons working, as losing them makes the phone harder to use while driving.
- Look at how the app is paid for, since some charge once while others require a subscription for continued wireless use.
- Consider what data the app can read from the phone, because a launcher that asks for contacts and messages needs a clear reason for that access.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.