CarTube vs NGXPlay
NGXPlay (also known as NGX Player) hasn't been updated since 2018 and doesn't function on iOS 16 or newer. Here's where that leaves it next to CarTube.
What is CarTube?
CarTube is a free, no-jailbreak app that sideloads via TrollStore to stream YouTube on Apple CarPlay, with search, playlists, ad blocking, and SponsorBlock built in. It's limited to iOS 8 through iOS 15.7.7.
What is NGXPlay?
NGXPlay was once a popular software option for installing third-party apps Apple doesn't officially support on CarPlay, including YouTube streaming. It hasn't been updated since 2018, and it does not function on iOS 16 or newer — it hasn't kept pace with Apple's sideloading restrictions the way CarTube has for its own supported range.
Verdict
NGXPlay isn't a real option for most people in 2026 — it's abandoned software that predates the current iOS restrictions. If you're on iOS 15.7.7 or below, CarTube is the actively-maintained, purpose-built alternative. If you're on iOS 16 or newer, neither will install — a CarPlay AI Box is the reliable option.