Android: the 5 best apps for the car
Here we present the best Android apps for car drivers, with which you can save fuel, listen to music and keep an eye on the costs around the car.
Android Auto: The complete solution for on the go
Android Auto should not be missing from this overview.
- Android Auto is Google's solution to establish Android in the infotainment system of vehicles. With the app you don't necessarily need a vehicle that supports Android Auto. Instead, you can simply start the app on your phone and operate it in a mobile phone holder.
- The mobile phone display then shows everything that the infotainment system would otherwise display.
- With Android Auto, you can navigate with Google Maps, dictate Google Now commands, or control your music.
Refuel more in the car: Compare fuel prices on Android
With the refuel more app, you won't miss a bargain on fuel. In the application for Android, you can sort the petrol and diesel prices according to topicality, price and radius.
- Select your type of fuel so that you can directly see the right prices.
- Prices are updated over 250, 000 times a day. The price is transmitted by the market transparency agency.
- No registration is necessary.
- You can navigate directly to the next petrol station.
- You can customize the start page and save petrol stations as favorites.
Fuelio: Monitor fuel and costs from your car
With Fuelio you can monitor your fuel consumption and other costs.
- You have to put on every refueling in order to monitor the consumption and the kilometers driven.
- You can also create several vehicles and manage them separately. It is also possible to create vehicles with two tanks (e.g. for petrol and LPG).
- The app presents extensive statistics and you can view your petrol locations on Google Maps.
- All data can be saved on the SD card, in the Dropbox or on Google Drive.
TuneIn Radio: entertainment in the car
TuneIn Radio ensures the right entertainment in the car.
- TuneIn Radio gathers all radio stations in one app. You will find over 100, 000 channels, including sports, talk, local news and music channels.
- TuneIn Radio is also available in a Pro version. It costs 10.79 euros and ensures ad-free radio, adds language learning programs and removes on-screen advertising.
- TuneIn Radio is also compatible with Android Auto, making it easy to operate while driving.
- If you own Spotify Premium, the Spotify app is also worthwhile as an entertainment center. It is also optimized for Android Auto.
Traffic jam mobile: Avoid traffic jams with the Android app
Traffic jam is an ideal tool for frequent travelers and commuters. Use the app to find out about the traffic situation on your route in advance.
- The data are based on the information provided by ADAC. They contain detailed information on the traffic jam and traffic situation.
- Traffic forecasts for the next few hours and days can be viewed.
- School holidays and major events are also taken into account.
- Filter by highways, federal highways and federal states or check the status in your area.
- You can set favorites using quick access.
