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✓ Cannot use. Overheats iPhone XEvery time I use this app, my iphone overheats to the point where it shuts off and tells me to wait for it to cool down. It becomes too hot to even touch. Unusable in my opinion, until you can fix these issues..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Too expensive sorry.Too expensive for just a different look..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Seriously?A monthly subscription to use your app? Let me just buy the dang thing and be done with it..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Useless to download unless willing to payIt is a classic bait ware. Does not work and it is clunky with accessibility..Version: 2.1
✓ Ok, but needs workIn theory this app seems like it has a lot of great features. Unfortunately because nothing is free I had to learn the hard way the app and features are very buggy. Podcast randomly opens and facial control (main reason I paid for sub) is buggy and a hit or miss..Version: 2.2.2
✓ REQUESTPlease add option to remove the smart bar completely! It takes away from the minimalistic look! Makes the screen very crowded! Will change my review once done.Version: 2.2.2
✓ This doesn't workAll I can say is this is a waste of time and resources to install. The app just doesn’t work doesn’t work well it locks up doesn’t display what it should. It looks promising but as of right now it just doesn’t work..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Text messages?Just getting started with the Premium version...odd though that the MESSAGES only shows my contacts. Am I missing something?.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Had this app before it was on the App Store...It was garbage then and it’s garbage now. Does not replicate CarPlay at all. The phone app is not YOUR phone app. It’s just a dialer with your contacts. messages are not YOUR messages - it’s just your contact list with a message pop up. Google maps is just a web view of google maps - and you can’t even enter a destination. The interface is clunky, with prompts sometimes in English and sometimes in French. Honestly this thing is more dangerous to use while driving than just using your phone normally..Version: 1.0.1
✓ Great idea if worked betterHad this for the free trial and glad I had the chance to drop it before the end of the week. Every trip, about 5 minutes in, it would ask me to click to find my car. I was already driving and didn’t need to know where my car was. It seemed to work in reverse. Instead of when I left the car it told me in the car. Small issue but super annoying to me..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Not worth itThe UI and concept for the app is great, but the functionality is awful. Poor Spotify and google maps integration, and really buggy controls. Definitely would not pay for the subscription and frankly, all the free version really gets you is Waze navigation..Version: 2.2.2
✓ TerribleCrashes every time I click on an icon. Just bad.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Great concept but ...I was really excited to find this app as I cannot get CarPlay in my old car. It seemed the perfect answer,but it doesn’t work. I set some radio favourites but none of the ones from outside the UK worked..Version: 2.2.1
✓ MessagesIt is darn near impossible to figure out how to use voice recognition to get and send messages!! I’m disappointed 😞.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Only subscribe through AppleI decided to try out the premium version and bought it online and there is absolutely no way to cancel the monthly subscription once started when purchased that way. When I emailed the company they gave no reply for over a week and billed me again. I just sent them another email but will just be disputing the charge with my bank. If you must have the premium version of this horrid app please do yourself a favor and purchase in app and not online like I did unless you want these people to be able to rob you..Version: 2.2.2
✓ The greatest idea, the greatest disappointmentThank god they offered a free week trial only I would be incredible disappointment if I had paid for what is basically another Home Screen to your iPhone, there is no native integration, you click a app icon and all it dose is takes you out of CarOS app and opens the normal iPhone app, I could do that myself, DO NOT PAY FOR THIS! Is there are changes made to how the app work then I would be interested but not in its current state.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Great app! Just needs workHonestly a good app. Only issues are that I wish it wouldn’t be so laggy when I’m on the music cause when I scroll through artist it lags a lot. I also wish that the application would automatically open when starting my car and the Bluetooth connecting to my phone. Would also like if the app wouldn’t open other map apps when already in the car os app..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Privacy issue , not safeMisusing installation to get all your information including contact.Version: 2.2.2
✓ £17 per year - !! At least honour your featuresNo possibility to add your app shortcuts on screen. I think a full Waze integration would make this app much better. Have a portrait mode also. I’ll see how this app develops over the year as I have now paid for a year. I hope the devs listen to customers. Take a leaf from Waze. Your customers will let you know what they want from your app. Added: 4 months since this app has had any update what so ever. Asking for a subscription of £17 per year suggests that the app had something to offer that demands being continually updated. Like they offer a service of some sort. Well this is not the case. It’s a container app. Which runs other apps in side it. At most this app is worth £5 one off payment. That’s it!!!! Good luck..Version: 1.2.2
✓ Can’t use any featuresTap on any icon and must pay. Stupid. How do I know what I’m buying???? Offer time trial for a day. Get people hooked on your product first before holding out better hand. Will not buy this based on business model..Version: 2.2.1
✓ Waste of money do not download don’t workThis app seemed a great idea but after I was charged the app would not recognise my log in. I tried two different email address and received no confirmations of account on either. App keeps crashing out when I choose any option phone message anything. Please refund my money I have cancelled subscription..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Far too expensive for such a simple appLower the subscription cost or do a lifetime thing for $30. Not that this will even still work in year..Version: 2.2
✓ PoorIt’s just a Home Screen, when you want to do something it just open the app you need and not from within the car os. Seems lazy programming to me..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Doesn’t workNone of the app links function. Cancelled paid subscription as soon as I tried it..Version: 2.2.2
✓ CrashesGood idea, but doesn’t work. App crashes and is slow. Don’t waste your money..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Wanted to like itReally wanted to like it, but without navigation in the app, it’s just a group of icons and a dash cam. Good start of an idea, but need to tie into the navigation platforms..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Scam!!Signup for the free trial thank goodness nothing works in the app..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Be Aware! SCAM!The developer continues charging your credit card under PREMIUM MODE ABU DABHI on your credit card after you’ve canceled the subscription. The charge is for $2.99 They nearly make it impossible to cancel or detect. It is a HUGE scam!.Version: 2.2.2
✓ App stopsThe app will not go past receive notifications on first start iPad mini2 iOS 9.3.5.Version: 2.2.2
✓ PointlessDoesn’t allow you to use your own apps as their website says. So you are stuck with Apple maps and iTunes..Version: 1.1.1
✓ Doesn’t workBought the year subscription but when I open it it just crashes and returns me to the Home Screen.Version: 2.2.2
✓ PoorNo updates from a year ago and also no way of putting apple music on front screen. Nice layout but poor support.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Not worth the subscriptionKind of does some things, but for things like texting and the like I found it really clunky and worst than just the usual phone. I really wanted it to work, but in the end it’s not worth $60 a year for the subscription. If it was a once of purchase of <$15 I’d probably have paid for it and used it occasionally..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Looked promising.Nothing works unless you sign up for a subscription.Version: 2.2.1
✓ Not worth itNeeds to be rebuilt. Google maps won’t work. If you like Waze - go for it. Other than that, it looks the same as the applications already on your phone. This app functions as shortcuts to those apps. Nice concept but nothing to see here..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Pointless AppBasically unable to use the features it shows/advertises unless you subscribe. Youre basically paying for an app to open up Maps/Spotify apps for you rather than do it yourself before you set off on a journey. Waste of time and money.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Great start ! Would like support for more apps.Willing to pay monthly fee! But can you add support for Google Music, TuneIn Pro and Waze. Thanks..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Free version is uselessI would legitimately look into buying this if the free version would actually allow me to try this and not just look at the icons. Even a 7 day trial would have been an opportunity to use the features. Sorry guys, app deleted. Guess I’ll need to wait til I buy a new car to have car play..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Not very useful without navigationIt’s listed in the navigation category but can’t do navigation within the app, have to go out to another map app. Not sure what the point is then, it’s the main thing I use my phone for when driving. Could have such good potential but unfortunately really limited for the price..Version: 2.2.2
✓ PaymentThis app is very cool and everything but the thing is that is that you have to pay to access anything you want and this just makes the app useless and the price for it is not that valuable too and I wouldn’t recommended it for those who actually got the app.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Free is uselessJust useless when is free.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Really?An app so stupid it tells me to open the app when I RETURN home not when I leave. Absolutely not buying the premium when you can’t even get the most basic part right..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Good idea but....Free version offers no real functionality other than maps and to take a look around. Advice to the developer, offer a free fully-functional version for 30-day trial and then see if people want to pay. You’re not going to get any traction trying to charge up front, it also feels like it’s a beta and not full release..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Doesn't downloadI tried downloading it and when it finishes it says unable to download and it makes me think that my iPad Pro 2021 isn't good😡.Version: 2.2.2
✓ NOT INTEGRATEDWhen you click to get directions, it opens up your map app. It doesn’t give you directions within the app. They say this is “for safety reasons.”.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Wouldn’t buy againOn the surface seem like a great idea and with some work it can be, Google maps don’t work, everytime you try to enter a location it just opens up google maps app and and will not work you on the caros, Spotify stops playing after one song, Overall terrible if I’m honestly, regret paying for it.Version: 2.2.2
✓ A good idea, not well executedWhile the author should be commended for attempting to write a standalone replacement for CarPlay, the other reviewers are right: It’s not easy to write such an app and the author has not succeeded. There are very few apps that I’ve deleted immediately after trying them, but this is one of them..Version: 1.2.3
✓ IOS 15 update has ruined its performanceSince the IOS 15 update it wont automatically switch from the app back to the radio after text and google maps voice recognition now no longer recognizes things it did before.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Car OsI wanted to be able to follow the following app on my car dash board and it does not seem to do this function which makes the following worthless. I wanted to get away from using my phone during my drive..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Too glitchyKeep installing it in my phone as soon as I click on the icons, it shuts down sure hope they get it fixed. This is a program I’m looking for..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Telephone diallerIt works on my iPhone X. However, when you dial a contact the screen switched from carOS landscape to my portrait contact phone caller. carOS would be much improved if the caller was fully contained within the app and maybe included my favourite numbers, or at least 10 favourite numbers..Version: 1.2.1
✓ No free trialWaste of time first in my opinion you should be able to test the app before you buy.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Looks promising.This is app cool looking and has lots of potential. The section where you can add favorite apps constantly crashes. The UI is intuitive but I can’t dedicate money to an app that hasn’t been updated in over a year. Update this app and make the fixes and I’ll consider trying again..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Good idea / bad implementationThis app is a great idea poorly implemented, maybe I’ll try again once they release new and improved versions..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Crashed , need lots of workApp Crash , needs lot of work ! But i love the idea for that ill hive it a second star. Hope they put in some work..Version: 2.1
✓ Paid for premium and never received my login emailPaid twice because I never received the email with my login info.Version: 2.2.2
✓ No exit button to stop itJust tried to use it, but my phone was occupied by this app,most buttons pop out To be paid option,and I can’t even exit this app. I can’t use my iPhone without stop it. I have to turn off my phone,turn it on again to get ride of it. Stupid app design..Version: 2.2.2
✓ CrashingI can't open the in-app setting without the app crashing. As soon as I try to hit the settings button, it just crashes. Every. Single. Time..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Not into itBasically all you can do without paying a monthly or yearly fee is go into “settings.” Why even offer a free version if you can’t do a single thing with it. The concept is great, and a one time purchase would definitely be worth it, but monthly payments, in my opinion, are not..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Cant use AnythingYou have to purchase a monthly or yearly subscription to even use anything on the app, nothing is even available to use without purchasing!.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Potential but GPS is lackingLove the app as a concept, and it looks great but the fact that maps on the app does not work from there is awful. If you set directions to go somewhere, CarOS needs to open your regular apple maps app and function through there instead of navigating directly from their map options..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Dont waste your timeDon't waste your time they will just ask for your credit card after you go through signing up.Version: 2.2.2
✓ No trial periodThis app like many others require you to purchase prior to using. What that means is if you don’t like it or it does not work you lost your money. Sad to see this since the app does say try 1 week free. Yes you can open app but you do not have access to any function unless you purchase subscription. Leaving 1 star for this reason. SAD!.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Looked promisingGoogle maps is buggy, some layouts and buttons look awkward and unnecessarily big and can’t use any apps except settings without a subscription.Version: 2.2.2
✓ MapsIn driving mode the map is not accurate it showing I’m in different spot when I switch to Waze that’s different ,exact and accurate even speed is exact you have to focus on this.Version: 2.0.2
✓ Stop subscription appWhat a stupid idea ....subscription app should be forbidden from Apple Store.Version: 1.2.1
✓ Good concept but crap appThis would be a good app if it worked and was compatible with the apps that they advertise shocking really no real effort put into this at all, clunky and very child like programming, the rendering on the home UI screen is fine the rest is rubbish and really not worth it if I’m honest, I’m deleting it now..Version: 1.2.1
✓ Free version doesn’t workThe free version features don’t work it sends you automatically to purchase a subscription which doesn’t even let you try the app..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Needs much workShould auto connect when plug into the USB ,screen display is terrible provide a vertical/horizontal setup why is there an up sale… ETC!.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Has PotentialThis app really does have the potential to be terrible but the fact it’s a subscription based glorified satnav is pathetic. If it was a onetime purchase I would be tempted to buy it but the features are bad and I really don’t see this as an upgrade to using the maps app. Why would I pay £17 a year to listen to music from Spotify while I drive when I can do that with maps??. Pointless.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Just crashes outI guess the fact the last update was 3y ago suggests this is a dead product. Shame as it’s a nice concept. Clunky when it worked and seems incompatible with newer iPhones / iOS releases.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Spotify app doesn’t workEvery time I click on the Spotify icon, it loads my Spotify app, goes to return to the Car OS app and then crashes and shuts down.Version: 1.2
✓ Gorman AwfullThe free trial is laughable. NOTHING works on it. £169 for lifetime are they on a different planet to me? Portrait mode not supported you kidding me? Avoid like The plague..Version: 2.0.2
✓ Everything is pay to useLiterally everything in this app is required a payment, I would rather use something I can actually use.Version: 2.2.2
✓ HelpHi. I couldn’t find any links to any support so I’m writing my questions here and hope that you will contact me. Before I start forking out my hard earned cash for A monthly/annual subscription I would like to know if you can fix a couple of issues. 1. One of the radios station I loaded shows it’s playing but there is no sound. It seems to be the case with A few of the stations I have loaded. 2. When I do player radio station and operate navigation at the same time the radio station is muted and cannot be a muted. I have to exit the app close it and then re-launch in order to get back volume to music. 3. When I want to make a call I tap the phone icon but it shows in my phone book and not my favourites. I have roughly 3000 entries in my phone book so I don’t really need it displayed. How can I display favourites only?.Version: 1.1.1
✓ Not helpfulThe app opens but doesn’t link to my screen, I lose navigation part my through my journey. It the. Won’t reappear on my car screen. Totally useless.Version: 2.2.2
✓ ABSOLUTE RUBBISHNothing works unless u pay.Version: 2.2.1
✓ Rip offBad. Subscribed but still can’t access anything except free version. Now I have to fight to get money back and stop billing. Not ready..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Description should say ‘Free to download.’ PeriodDescription should say ‘Free to download & install’ you really can’t do anything with it until you sign up for a subscription or apparently a one time purchase of $149. Meh.Version: 2.2.2
✓ No free trialPay first ,if you don't ,nothing works for you to try out. Looks like they are on the greedy bandwagon . And they get your email upfront too..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Buggy and pointlessCrashes a lot. Almost all functions disabled unless you sign up for monthly subscription. Deleted after 1 day..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Poor service!I have written three times and have yet received any response. I ordered the lifetime and cannot even log in. I have sent repeated emails and no response. I have tried to re-enter my password only to be locked out now. I’m starting to think it maybe a scam as no answers and nowhere to go. Hopefully they are reading this review..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Not hands free at allI got this app thinking I could use it like CarPlay, but it’s far from that. ( I still don’t understand why Apple doesn’t come out with CarPlay for iPhone). Anyway, you dictate a text and have to press send to send it and it goes to your iMessage app to really send it. Incoming texts are not read out over the speaker. You still need to take your eyes off the road to read the text. The interface is nice, but useless..Version: 2.0.1
✓ Needs improvement but love the concept.Needs to be able to use other streaming apps wish it was more like Apple CarPlay Dashboard.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Am I missing something?I’ve worked with this app for one day and there is no way for me to control this app using my voice/ Siri from within the app. Should the whole point in using an app called caros be a hands free one? We read stories in the news about a driver receiving a ticket for using their phone in the McDonald’s drive thru. Or skipping to the next track on the phone while in a dash mounted holder. I don’t get it???.Version: 2.0
✓ Great conceptA much needed concept for phone users, however this version still has many bugs preventing it from being useful for day to day use. I wish developers would fully test their apps before releasing them or at least not charge for them until sorted. For example the return / home button doesn’t always appear or work with some apps and Spotify doesn’t default to landscape unless you rotate the phone! The app would be perfect if these glitches were ironed out, and It’s connection with existing apps improved..Version: 1.1.1
✓ ShockingDon’t waste your time nothing on the app works and crashes when you go on settings.Version: 2.2.2
✓ EhI was trying with out wi5 my very few employees so that they are able to share the location of the work truck, does not work. App force closes whenever you try to share. iPad Pro here, not the device. Very buggy app in general..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Keeps crashingEvery time I open something it crashes.Version: 2.2.2
✓ Nothing worksJust installed this app, and nothing works. Not even making a call or opening messages. Literally every button available you click, opens a message pop up to discover the features....Version: 2.2.2
✓ Absolutely awfulThe app interface is terrible and I can’t see how it would be easy to operate whilst driving.Version: 2.2.1
✓ Hasn’t been updated in a yearHow could you possibly pay for a subscription to a half built app that hasn’t been updated in a year?! Work from home orders should not cause any additional hurdles like this. Don’t spend your money..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Spotify keeps crashingLaunching the Spotify app causes the CarOS app to crash..Version: 1.2
✓ Great idea, but....Why does this need to be a subscription based app. Providing an interface similar to Apple car play is pretty neat for driving, but subscription based apps need to be offering continually updated or dynamic content, I can’t see that this app offers that. Changed to a one off payment (that is reasonable) and it’s probably a solid 4 * if not more..Version: 1.2.3
✓ Useless without payingDon’t bother. You can’t even try it without paying. You can’t even switch from Fahrenheit to Celsius without paying. Uninstalled in under 2 minutes..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Waste of time and moneySubscription does not automatically renew. Keeps logging out. Spotify keeps crashing. Overheats phone!.Version: 1.2.2
✓ Paid but doesn’t work and no supportPaid for one month. Keep getting directed to choose a plan. Says I paid for a plan and then hangs. Zero response from support..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Nice collection of iconsEven if this app would be free I wouldn’t use it. Nothing more than a collection of rounded icons on one screen to open apps you already have and using, including Google and Apple Maps. Good idea, poor execution. For now this app is useless..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Stopped WorkingAfter recent iOS iPhone software update this app no longer works. Was going well and I had an annual subscription which was due for renewal, safe to say I won’t be renewing..Version: 2.2.2
✓ What’s the purposeThis is a horrible app. The description is a little misleading. This is no way safe unless you’re going to mount it on your dashboard. It would be great if this could connect to your car display via Bluetooth. Now I’ve spent the last hour trying to cancel this free trial so my card is not charged and I do not see an end to having that done. Praying this is not a scam..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Work???Can’t really know if it works or not as they want you to sign up for a subscription just to find out..Version: 2.2.2
✓ Literally useless without the subscriptionIf you like looking at icons and that’s it this is the app for you! Because that’s all you get to do in the free version, if you decide to touch one of the icon bubbles it’ll pop up “Discover CarOS” which means pay us. Oh yea and they have a problem with their built in google maps, it doesn’t load anything. Good luck !.Version: 2.0.2
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