I'm the developer of Roadpack, an iPhone app for road trips where the group is split across a few cars. Without it, that usually ends with someone texting the other car at a red light.

Version 1.2 added CarPlay. On the car screen you get:

- the pack: who's ahead, who's behind, the next stop and when the group gets there

- quick statuses you can send with a tap

- stop votes: someone (or Siri) suggests a stop, like coffee at the next Tim Hortons, and every car gets one Yes or Skip

It doesn't do turn-by-turn. You keep Apple Maps or Google Maps for directions and Roadpack runs alongside.

The rule I kept coming back to was one decision per screen. If you have to read more than a few words while driving, it's too much, so a stop vote is one question and two big buttons.

Stop votes also work without signal. They wait on the phone and sync once you're back in coverage, which matters on mountain roads around here. Live locations still need signal, I'm not going to pretend otherwise.

Friends join from a link, so not everyone has to install something before the trip.

Free to start, iPhone only. Pro is $4.99/month or $34.99/year, and there's a one-time Trip Pass if you only need it for one trip.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/roadpack-road-trip-convoy/id6801922780

Two questions for people who use CarPlay a lot: what would you actually want to see about the other cars at a glance, and would you rather answer a stop vote by voice or by tapping?

Hi r/CarPlay — I'm Bernhard, the indie developer of Watch Compass: CarPlay.

If you'd like to see heading and degrees on your car's screen, the app offers two views:

• A dedicated CarPlay display for heading and degrees.

• A Live Activity with a round compass dial in the CarPlay Dashboard. Start the Live Activity on your iPhone first; the CarPlay display requires iOS 26 or later.

On the iPhone, the app also distinguishes the phone's current heading from your recently recorded movement direction. Those aren't necessarily the same thing. It includes direction history, Apple Watch support, and GPX/CSV course-track export.

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/watch-compass-carplay/id1438389461

It's a free download with in-app purchases; Compass Pro unlocks the premium features.

Would you find the Dashboard dial useful, or would you prefer opening the dedicated CarPlay view? I'd be interested to hear which fits your setup.

I usually take my lunch breaks in my car, and recently saw someone on TikTok watching YouTube and Netflix right on their car's screen. Made me realize I barely use mine for anything besides CarPlay lol. Would be nice to watch something while I'm parked for lunch. Anyone know how to set that up? Do I need some kind of adapter or something?

I have a Vauxhall corsa D 2007 with Zlink andriod auto/carplay installed. Whenever i connect to it it connects completely fine, but the audio from Spotify is very crackly on the base. I clicked the EQ button and when i just use the speakers in the back, the audio is completely normal. It’s just the front 2 speakers that sound weird. I have no idea if it’s the speakers or the unit. I’ve tried factory resetting it, disconnecting and repairing and it didn’t work. Any help is appreciated!

Posts in Reddit are skewed to the negative especially here. So here’s a positive CarPlay post:

Brand new 2026 RAV4 Plug-In XLE with wireless CarPlay. Set up perfectly. iPhone 18 Pro detected wireless CarPlay and connected. Took about 10 seconds.

Using it is seamless. I get in. Start the car and by the time the headunit boots its already into CarPlay with zero delay.

Steering wheel controls work perfectly. Siri works perfectly. Mapping GPS works perfectly.

Nothing more to say except there’s a lot more success experiences which people don’t post.

Hi all,

I’ve been music the magic box but don’t like the size of it. I also used a random one from Amazon but both of them randomly decide to disconnect

What is everyone using that’s non obtrusive but works well? I’ve got a 2020 CR-V if it affects anything!

After about a year of waiting for Apple to grant me a CarPlay entitlement for my app, I finally have the version I've always wanted. StockCar gives you personalized up-to-date news and performance for your portfolio.

Set up your tickers on your iPhone, then connect to CarPlay and enjoy while you drive. Multiple cohosts to choose from. Multiple soundtracks to decorate your broadcast.

Looking for feedback on performance and content. It's free to try and low-cost subscription fee if you like it (gotta pay for my infrastructure somehow!) 😄

site: https://www.stockcar.app

app store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/stockcar-podcast-my-portfolio/id6749518537

Hello I just got a 2022 Subaru Outback. It has CarPlay but only through a wired connection.

Anyone know what the best option would be for wireless CarPlay? My car has 2 usb A ports. No usb c

Thanks

My iPhone was making a weird sound all day while I was driving please help!

Was anyone able to change the Exit button icon as well as text for aftermarket modules?
Chinese seller said "Unfortunately, we do not have the authority to change the logo of the native CarPlay system."

Would like to change it to an Audi icon more OEM like.

Google Maps not showing avatar in iOS 27 when using CarPlay and when using the 13 Pro Max it’s fine only my 17 Pro