CarTube alternatives for CarPlay & Android Auto
CarTube for iOS only supports iOS 15.7.7 and below. If you're on iOS 16 or newer, here's every real option — software and hardware — plus the full lineup for Android Auto.
iOS software alternatives
None of these unlock every modern iOS version — check each one's supported range before installing.
CarBridge
Mirrors your whole iPhone screen to CarPlay — YouTube, Netflix, Chrome, games. Requires a jailbreak (Palera1n or Dopamine). Worked on iOS 16.0–16.7.12; non-functional on iOS 17.1+. DRM-blocked content (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+) shows a black screen.
Full comparison →TDS CarPlay
Worked without a jailbreak through iOS 18.5 by exploiting a CarPlay entitlement. Apple patched it in iOS 18.6 — now dead on every version since, including iOS 26.
Full comparison →NGXPlay
Hasn't been updated since 2018 and doesn't function on iOS 16 or newer — effectively abandoned software.
Full comparison →CarMovie
Free TrollStore sideload (iOS 16.0–16.6.1 only). Plays local video files, not streaming services like YouTube.
WheelPal
An "app store" for CarPlay — bundles access to several restricted streaming apps instead of installing each one separately.
Android Auto alternatives
CarTube is iOS-only and doesn't run on Android Auto at all — these are the real options for Android drivers.
CarStream
The top Android Auto pick — lightweight, no root required, works from Android 7+.
Full comparison →Screen2Auto
A no-root alternative for streaming YouTube on Android Auto.
Full comparison →Fermata Auto
An all-in-one entertainment hub — local media files plus streaming beyond just YouTube, with the broadest Android 14+ compatibility.
AAStream
Another CarStream alternative for Android Auto — check the developer's own listing for current features and setup.
On iOS 16, 17, 18, or 26? Skip the software entirely.
No jailbreak-free software solution reliably survives current iOS. A CarPlay AI Box is standalone hardware that runs its own Android OS off your car's USB port — it bypasses Apple's restrictions entirely and isn't affected by iOS updates.
Ottocast AI Box
iOS 10–18.5. Multi-screen support, 4GB+64GB RAM/ROM.
Carlinkit AI T Box
iOS 10–18.5. USB connectivity, iPhone 6 through 16e.
MMB AI Box
iOS 10–18.5. Wireless or wired, iPhone 6 through 16e.