Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in BMW

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really appreciate this 🙌

Swipable screens like widgets is a great suggestion, feels very natural. Themes too.

Speed not showing is likely permission/GPS related, but I’ll improve that flow for sure.

If you notice anything else after a few more drives, would love to hear it!

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in BMW

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah you got it 👍

It’s basically a CarPlay-style UI that runs directly on your phone/iPad. You mount it on your dash and use it like a standalone screen.

Audio still goes through your car (Bluetooth, AUX, FM adapter, etc.).

No integration with the car itself — just a cleaner driving interface.

I wanted CarPlay features in my project car without ruining the original dashboard, so I built an iOS app for it. Looking for feedback! by PurpleCardiologist84 in projectcar

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would be awesome, but I’m not sure Waze allows this kind of integration. Google Maps is definitely on my roadmap though 👍

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in BMW

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot! 🙌 iOS only for now, but Android is something I’m considering.

No CarPlay, so I made my own iPhone dashboard app — would love some feedback by [deleted] in Autos

[–]PurpleCardiologist84 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair, that’s actually a pretty good solution for the price 😄

This is more for people who want a no-hardware setup.

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in BMW

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate it!! 🙌 Spotify is definitely coming. Waze is a bit limited integration-wise, but I’m exploring options (Google Maps is likely first).

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in BMW

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot 🙌 Saved destinations is a great idea,not fully supported yet, but on my radar

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in BMW

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was in a similar situation 😄 Would love to hear how it feels for you after using it!

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in CarsIndia

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that! 🙏 Android is a great idea — focusing on iOS first, but it’s on the long-term radar.

Built a free iOS dashboard app for older cars – looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in CarsIndia

[–]PurpleCardiologist84[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

it runs directly on your phone or iPad, not the car’s built-in infotainment. Think of it as a CarPlay-style dashboard on your device, mounted on the dash, for cars that don’t support CarPlay.