Open Headunit Downloads & RevenueOpen Headunit · Google Play
Open Headunit is #3 in Maps & Navigation Paid on Google Play in United States and charting in 10 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 8 Nov 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Full timeline · 22 events
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 100Top Grossing · Maps & Navigation · DE
- 📈Open Headunit charting in a new countryGermany
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 100Top Grossing · Maps & Navigation · ID
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 100Top Paid · All Apps · IN
- 📦Open Headunit updated to version 4.0.0-alpha- Major improvements to Native AA, wireless connections, and reconnection stability
- Added launcher mode, apps drawer, performance overlay, and update check button
- Added five languages and support for FYT BLINK/DUDUAUTO modules
- Improved video, audio, microphone, USB, automation, and Android Auto 17.4+ compatibility
- Enhanced settings, key mapping, night mode, navigation, and connection controls
- Fixed crashes, DPI scaling, reconnect issues, and Mgear Mstick4 audio glitches… more - 📈Open Headunit hit #1 in 3 chartsTop Paid · Maps & Navigation · MX · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · TR · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · VN
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 100Top Grossing · Maps & Navigation · GB
- 📈Open Headunit hit #1 in 2 chartsTop Paid · Maps & Navigation · NL · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · TH
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 10Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · VN
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 10 in 4 chartsTop Paid · Maps & Navigation · MX · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · NL · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · TH · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · TR
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 100 in 5 chartsTop Paid · All Apps · MX · Top Paid · All Apps · NL · Top Paid · All Apps · TH · Top Paid · All Apps · TR · +1 more
- 📈Open Headunit charting in a new country in 5 chartsMexico · Netherlands · Thailand · Turkey · +1 more
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 10Top Paid · All Apps · IT
- 📈Open Headunit new best rank in the overall chart: #4Top Paid · All Apps · IT
- 📈Open Headunit entered the top 100Top Grossing · Maps & Navigation · IT
- 📈Open Headunit charting in a new countryItaly
- 📈Open Headunit hit #1Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · SA
- 📈Open Headunit hit #1 in 3 chartsTop Paid · Maps & Navigation · AE · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · ID · Top Paid · Maps & Navigation · IN
- 🆕Open Headunit first spotted by AppInsiderSaudi Arabia
- 📈Open Headunit new best rank in the overall chart: #20Top Paid · All Apps · GB
- 📦Open Headunit version 3.4.0- Improved USB, Native Mode, Bluetooth and audio compatibility
- Added automation, BYD steering wheel keys, dark splash screen and log export
- Enhanced ultrawide video, touch controls, scaling and connection stability
- Added OEM app handling and improved Wi-Fi and AA connection feedback
- Fixed permission loops, video stalls and various connection issues… more - 🆕Open Headunit released on Google Play
Collected from the stores by AppInsider since we first spotted the app. Dates are when we saw each change.
Maps & Navigation PaidOpen Headunit at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-11-07. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
Open Headunit is a paid utility that transforms Android tablets or head units into Android Auto receivers, targeting users seeking to repurpose existing hardware for vehicle infotainment. The app currently holds the #1 position in the Paid Maps & Navigation category across Vietnam, UAE, and Mexico, while ranking #2 in the US and India, indicating strong regional traction despite its niche functionality.
Similar apps: Carlinkit, AA MirrorLink, Headunit Reloaded
Open Headunit on Google Play
App details
Open Headunit downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where Open Headunit's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
India
Indonesia
Mexico
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Netherlands
Turkey
Thailand
VietnamApps near Open Headunit on the chart
Maps & Navigation Paid, around #3.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
Review momentum
ⓘ How we measure thisReview momentum (0-100) blends how fast the app collects ratings compared with other apps in its category (60%), whether that pace is speeding up (25%) and what recent raters give it (15%; recent stars well below lifetime pull it down). Ratings counts are read daily. A jump usually means a launch, a feature, ads or a new review prompt.
What users say about Open Headunit
From the 120 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the app's ability to repurpose old devices as head units and its low-latency performance when stable. However, frequent connectivity failures, broken updates, and lack of call routing support drive significant dissatisfaction.
Mixed but leaning positive (64% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for syncing, and being useful. The main complaints are about connection and sync problems, and crashes and bugs.
What people like
- Connection & sync: “WiFi connection is hit or miss”
- Useful: “This app is really useful”
- Updates: “Review Update: OK, this is strange”
- Features & content: “I had an old Android tablet and started looking for options”
Common complaints
- Connection & sync: “Couldn’t connect my iPhone”
- Crashes & bugs: “Not working on my S25 Ultra”
- Price & subscription: “kindly request for refund”
About Open Headunit
📢 IMPORTANT REBRANDING & ANDROID AUTO 17.4+ NOTICE:
NEW NAME: "Headunit Revived" is now "Open Headunit"! This is a seamless app update—all your settings, purchases, and features remain 100% intact.
ANDROID AUTO 17.4+ WIRELESS & SELF-MODE NOTICE: Starting with Android Auto 17.4, wireless connections (including Wireless Helper) and Self-Mode require the Headunit Server (Port 5277) to be running on your smartphone. Without an active Headunit Server on your phone, wireless connections will fail on Android Auto 17.4+. USB connections remain fully functional.
Breathe new life into your Android tablet or car headunit by transforming it into a fully functional, modern infotainment system. Open Headunit allows you to experience Android Auto on almost any Android device—whether via USB, wirelessly, or using the innovative Self-Mode.
This project is an open-source revival of the original "Headunit" app by Mike Reid, modernized with the latest technologies and a sleek Material 3 interface.
Key Features at a Glance:
🚀 Flexible Connectivity
USB: Plug & Play. Supports stable, low-latency connections via USB-OTG.
Wi-Fi Direct & Nearby: Modern wireless pairing without needing a shared mobile hotspot.
Wireless (NSD): Automatically detects your phone on the same Wi-Fi network (requires Headunit Server on AA 17.4+).
Self-Mode: Run Android Auto directly on your phone (local simulation), ideal for large displays or testing.
🎥 High-Performance Video & Audio
Hardware acceleration for H.264 and H.265 (HEVC) decoding.
Crystal-clear projection up to 1080p, 1440p, and 4K 2160p (on supported hardware).
Adjustable FPS (30/60) for smooth navigation and menus.
Audio Gain Offsets: Separately adjust volumes for music, navigation prompts, and voice assistant (0% to 200%).
🎨 Modern Design & Customization
Material 3 UI: A clean, intuitive interface that fits seamlessly into modern car interiors.
Dynamic DPI Scaling: Customize icon and text sizes to fit your exact screen dimensions.
Automatic Day/Night Mode: Switching based on time, GPS sunset, or light sensor.
🛠 System Integration for Pro Users
App Shortcuts & Automation: Trigger connections via Tasker, MacroDroid, or homescreen shortcuts.
System Navigation Provider: Registered as an Android navigation app for seamless launcher integration.
How to use:
Install Open Headunit on your tablet/headunit.
Wired (USB): Connect your phone via USB-OTG cable and grant permissions.
Wireless: Ensure Headunit Server is running on your phone (especially for AA 17.4+) or use our free companion app "Wireless Helper".
Requirements:
Tablet/Headunit running Android 4.1 or newer.
Smartphone with Android Auto installed.
Optional: USB-OTG cable for wired connections.
Note: Open Headunit is an open-source project and is not affiliated with Google LLC. Android Auto is a trademark of Google LLC.
What's new in 4.0.0-alpha
- Added launcher mode, apps drawer, performance overlay, and update check button
- Added five languages and support for FYT BLINK/DUDUAUTO modules
- Improved video, audio, microphone, USB, automation, and Android Auto 17.4+ compatibility
- Enhanced settings, key mapping, night mode, navigation, and connection controls
- Fixed crashes, DPI scaling, reconnect issues, and Mgear Mstick4 audio glitches
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