Car Locator

Car Locator$2.99

Rated 4.53/5 (3,153) —  Free Android application by Edward Kim

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About Car Locator

As seen on the Verizon commercial, Techcrunch, Wired Magazine and more. 1st place winner in Verizon's Power Your App Contest!

Save your location when you park and Car Locator will help you find your car

-Radar/Map/Split-Screen view
-Parking timer
-Beam your current or saved location to another phone/email
-Home screen widget for quick save
-Shake to save
-Double tap on map to save
-Save notes and photos
-Location history
-Location favorites
-Manual coordinate entry
-View current and car coordinates (great for geocaching)
-Driving directions
-Sonar sound
-Customizable background images
-Radar visualizations
-Live wallpaper always points to your car
-Customizable radar visualization
-Automatically save location on bluetooth disconnect or car undock
-Automatically save, sync, and import location with your Evernote account.

Permissions explanation:

READ_CONTACTS - Car Locator has the ability to "beam" your location to another user who has Car Locator installed. You can select the recipient of your location by using your contact list

SEND_SMS/RECEIVE_SMS - The "beam" communication is done through SMS. This is why the SMS permission is required. No SMS's are sent without your explicit action.

Tags: Find Car, Car Locator, Car Finder

How to Download / Install

Download and install Car Locator version 4.22 on your Android device!
Downloaded 50,000+ times, content rating: Everyone
Android package: com.edwardkim.android.carlocatorfull, download Car Locator.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
- Fix licensing issue
- Move position of photo button
Price update  Price changed from $3.99 to $2.99.
Version update Car Locator was updated to version 4.22
More downloads  Car Locator reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
More downloads  Car Locator reached 50 000 - 250 000 downloads

What are users saying about Car Locator

Y70%
by Y####:

This program has saved me a long hunt on a few occasions when I entered empty car parks only to see that they had filled up in my absence. Now I just flick it on and have no worries, it always works perfectly. Very useful and easy to use.

C70%
by C####:

I've been using this app for years and it works great. The best part of this app is it's actually RELIABLE, all the car locator apps I've tried have various issues that make them basically useless. I originally got this as a free app of the day on the Amazon App Store, but it must have been removed from Amazon, so I actually bit the bullet and bought it on Google Play because it works so well.

C70%
by C####:

Locate your car in a parking lot, your boat on the river, or your camp site, it works the same for all, if you are creative. ???? This is the best All Around Location Program that can be used for many purposes.. I use it to locate my car, locate where I launched my Kayak from on a river or lake, and for camping (to find my campsite).. But I feel (as a senior citizen) that it would be most important IF When You "SEND LOCATION" That You Be Able To Send, "TEXT" Along With Your Present Location. This Will Allow You To Send Out A WRITTEN Emergency,, DISTRESS!!!!!! No matter where you are!!!! Thank You... I am asking that ALL User of this program Request that this modification be made.... PS: I think that users would be willing to Pay for this modification... I know that I would be willing to pay for this modification!!!!

R70%
by R####:

Works great with my Galaxy S8. I don't use the Bluetooth feature cuz I always use my Level U headset. Have used this app on many phones for many years. The only thing it bugs you about is reviewing it, Syu here's mine... Recommended!

E70%
by E####:

I have tried numerous times to use this app when ice fishing. I use it in case of whiteout snow conditions on the way back in. I set the location of the car, head out onto the ice in full view of the blue sky (ie - no interference with GPS reception). I then check it on the way back in and almost invariably find the arrow pointing me in the wrong direction by at least 90 degrees! One time when I actually did need navigational help due to whiteout, it was hopelessly useless, with the arrow actually directing me in circles. I found my way back using a different program. I cannot comment on how it works in city locations, but caution you DO NOT RELY ON THIS! IT DOES NOT WORK.

C70%
by C####:

If you ever enter a parking lot or need to find a previous location, this is a must. I always go straight to my car now.

C70%
by C####:

The first thing it said when i opened the app is that it requires a enabled compass, so i got one free, but that didn't work because the compass app said, when i opened it, was that i need my phone's magnetic sensor to be enabled. Guess what? my Moto E doesn't have a magnetic sensor. Who knew?

G70%
by G####:

I purchased this app but uninstalled it. It requires access to your contacts, SMS, photos and media files, device ID and call information. Since I can't see a reason why they would need all of that, I don't trust them.

C70%
by C####:

Works ok. Sometimes gets confused and makes it appear I'm traveling in the wrong direction, but most of the time is super helpful.

S70%
by S####:

Bluetooth plugin works ~30% of the time, even with always-on GPS. Evernote function has stopped working. Seems to be abandonware.

W70%
by W####:

I always loose my car. This is an excellent idea if you are sure to keep your phone charged.

S70%
by S####:

I have found that this app is indispensable at theme park parking lots (like Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World ). Simply start the app, it locates where you are and guides you back to that same location later. I have a gray van. Do you know how many families come to Disney in gray vans??? I have walked for over an hour looking. After a day in the parks, that's not fun. This app is terrific.

W70%
by W####:

Position can't be fixed after disconnecting from car bluetooth because GPS is not starting fast enough. Please make addition to start GPS when connected to car BT and keep it running on background all the time when connected to car BT. TripLog Mileage Log Tracker works this way, but I like your app more. Just fix this problem

K70%
by K####:

It's a nice app, but the Bluetooth disconnnect function (plugin) never works. For some reason it never gets a lock on my location, times out and doesn't record my parking spot, which sucks because I live in Amsterdam, where you have to look for a parking spot for 20-45 minutes each day no exceptions. So I need it to work. Back to 'Agent' that one worked pretty good.

S70%
by S####:

Takes forever to locate. Google now does way better by doing nothing. I right this would improve by actively tracking Bluetooth. Waste of money. Hopefully, the developer can improve his code.

S70%
by S####:

Good interface and very accurate. Will clearly become one of my essential Android apps. So far, my main request would be support for long notes, and the display of the first line of a note (or a title) on the top of the map and radar views.

M70%
by M####:

This app helped me escape a dangerous situation. Highly recommend it for all women travelers.

S70%
by S####:

Great app works great. We were going the wrong way on cold snowy night and this app took us right to our car.

R70%
by R####:

I'm glad I listened to him. Great for big parking lots or unfamiliar cities.

U70%
by U####:

While removing hurricane Matthews debris we go to different Street everyday and we must return to it the next day.

S70%
by S####:

A real rip off! A total waste of money and time! Inaccurate, confusing, SAVE YOUR MONEY!

S70%
by S####:

Saved me endless walking in big parking lots. Tethered to my car bluetooth so it save my location every time I leave the car. Good work!

S70%
by S####:

Most of the time the app "fails to locate the last position" of the car. Uninstalled.

G70%
by G####:

By far the best app for locating my car yet. So easy to use and has all you need, timer and even a camera app.

D70%
by D####:

Locate your car in a parking lot, your boat on the river, or your camp site, it works the same for all, if you are creative.

Y70%
by Y####:

Doesn't work most of the time. It has the best features list of all similar apps I've found. Automatic location saving after Bluetooth disconnect was important to me (available with plugin). Initial testing with trial version was good, so I purchased the licensed version. Unfortunately, I didn't test long enough. At least 95% of the time I get an error stating that location could not be saved. This problem has persisted across two different model phones, running KitKat 4.4 and Lollipop 5.1, respectively. In contrast, Goggle location history has no such problem. I attempted to contact the developer for support, but got no response. The error messages are annoying, so I have uninstalled the app.

Y70%
by Y####:

I've been using this app for years and it works great. The best part of this app is it's actually RELIABLE, all the car locator apps I've tried have various issues that make them basically useless. I originally got this as a free app of the day on the Amazon App Store, but it must have been removed from Amazon, so I actually bit the bullet and bought it on Google Play because it works so well.

Y70%
by Y####:

saving the parking location occasionally even though the bluetooth plugin is active. It's taking very long time to pin point the current location.

Y70%
by Y####:

If you ever enter a parking lot or need to find a previous location, this is a must. I always go straight to my car now.

Y70%
by Y####:

Good interface and very accurate. Will clearly become one of my essential Android apps. So far, my main request would be support for long notes, and the display of the first line of a note (or a title) on the top of the map and radar views.

S70%
by S####:

Awesome. Cold rainy night, led me right to my car in big hospital pkg lot. Great App. !!!!!

T70%
by T####:

I've used it for about 10 minutes. Accuracy a little screwy, but if it can get me within about 30 M from my car, that'll be good enough. Nice satellite view! What GPS lacks, the sat makes up for.

H70%
by H####:

Easy to use, no drama.

Z70%
by Z####:

My own executive assistant, love it.

Y70%
by Y####:

Just got it and it works good and the option to take pics and take note is handy it a well rounded app all good.

Y70%
by Y####:

The map shows positions fairly accurately but the arrow can be wildly off sometimes pointing in the opposite direction. I've confirmed that my compass is accurate

M70%
by M####:

Very good.

D70%
by D####:

Getting a fix takes too long and usually times out. Using the Bluetooth plugin. Other apps get the location pretty fast, but with this, getting a location is the exception rather than the rule, unless I was already using navigation.

M70%
by M####:

It takes a long time finding its own location sometimes but overall it works pretty well. It's also one of the few apps that can send someone your GPS coordinates(reliably at least).

Q70%
by Q####:

Car Locator really helped me find my car in the huge Disney World parking lot today. I am extremely pleased with being able to find my car quickly and to sit down after a 2 hour walk at the Animal Kingdom.


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