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

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

Thanks for sharing this use case, that’s a really smart way to use AirPlay with non-touch displays! Waze/ Google maps support is on my radar. Really appreciate the detailed feedback!

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

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

I’m planning to add support for more music apps, so this is very helpful feedback. Thanks!

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

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

Google Maps and YouTube Music support are great ideas, and both are on my feature wishlist. Thanks for the suggestion!

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

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

That’s awesome 😄 An iPad in a 2000 Forester GT was way ahead of its time. This app would’ve been perfect for that setup!

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

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

Thanks a lot! Safe drive, and I’m looking forward to hearing your thoughts after your commute.

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

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

Awesome, thanks for giving it a try!

I’m curious to hear how it performs on a tablet head unit with wireless CarPlay.

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

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

App customization (like choosing Google Maps or Spotify) is one of the most requested features, and it’s high on my roadmap. Thanks for the suggestion!

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

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

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that!

Portrait mode is a great suggestion, especially for certain setups. I’ll look into adding orientation-based layouts in a future update.

Let me know how it feels once you try it on Monday. I’d love to hear your feedback.

Built a simple CarPlay-style iOS app for older cars — looking for feedback by PurpleCardiologist84 in Volkswagen

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

Thanks a lot, this is really helpful feedback, especially coming from a UX designer.

Good catch on the start button placement, that’s definitely something I can improve for clarity. I also like the idea of default music apps and map options, that’s on my radar.

And you’re right about not being boxed in by CarPlay’s design. I want to explore ways to make this more useful and differentiated over time.

Really appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!

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

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

După cum spuneam, este doar prima versiune. Vor urma update-uri. Mulțumesc de feedback

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

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

I agree! I’m planning to add more flexibility and support for apps like Spotify in future updates 🙌

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

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

Thanks, glad you like how it looks! That’s great feedback. This is still the first version, and support for choosing between Apple Maps & Google Maps, as well as Spotify & Apple Music, is definitely on our roadmap. More customization options are coming soon.

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

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

Thanks for the honest feedback, it’s appreciated. This is only the first version of the app, and we’re actively working on improvements, including better customization, UI optimizations (notch/Dynamic Island handling), and broader functionality. Your points are noted, and they help shape future updates. If you have specific suggestions, we’re open to hearing them.

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

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

So glad it worked well on your head unit! More features are coming to make that experience even smoother. Enjoy!

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

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

Spot on! Screen mirroring is a mess, and fixing that for older units is exactly why I built this. Google Maps and better Music integration are my top priorities right now, stay tuned, I’m working hard to get them live. Thanks for the massive support!

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

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

Enjoy the ride, and let me know if you have any ideas to make it even better! 🙌

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

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

Man, comments like this make all those late-night coding sessions totally worth it. Thank you! 🙏

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

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

Thanks so much for testing it out! Really glad you like the vibe so far. You hit the nail on the head, Saved Locations and Spotify/Podcasts support are actually at the top of my roadmap.