# Back To My Car — Easiest way back to your car

> App to remember and navigate back to your parked car location. (iPhone/iPad app by AppsOnTheSide, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-my-car/id344065351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [AppsOnTheSide, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/344065354)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 37 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-my-car/id344065351/reviews.md

## What is Back To My Car?

BackToMyCar is a simple application with NO ADS that assures you of never forgetting where you parked again. Developed by AppsOnTheSide, BackToMyCar is loaded with features that include:

• New direction arrow always points you in the right direction.

• Email, print or text message your parking location to anyone.  If you're tailgating at the game and want to meet up with your friends, simply tap 'Park' and then tap 'Share' icon.  That's it!!!! Get the burgers ready!

• Take a picture of your parking location. 

• Enter a note (portrait or landscape) about your parking location.

• Set a parking timer to notify you when your meter is about to expire. Previously an add-on, but now it's FREE!

• Get turn-by-turn walking directions to your car.

• Hands full? Use the sonar feature to lead you to your car by sound! (Sounds must be turned on.)

• Instantly update your location in a shake. Shake iPhone and Map view will expand to show your current location and your parking location.

• See distances in meters or yards.

How To Use:
• The blue dot represents your current location.

• Tap the Park button when you want to mark your parking location. When doing this, it is important to observe the device's GPS accuracy displayed in the upper left-hand corner. The lower the number, the better the result. If the GPS accuracy is poor, try waiting a minute to see if it improves.

• Getting back to your car is easy! Simply follow the direction arrow which will lead you on a straight line directly to your car.

• Tap Camera icon to take/associate a picture with your parked location. 

• Tap Share icon to email or text message the details of your parked location to anyone.

• Tap Note icon to enter a note about your parking location.

• Tap Parking Timer icon to set a parking notification reminder and BackToMyCar will notify you when your meter is about to expire. 

• Tap the Location icon to always keep view showing your current location. Shaking the device does the same thing.

• For directions to your parking location, touch the car. A view will popup with the address of your parking location. Touch the arrow, then touch Directions.

• Shake the device to adjust the map view to display both your current and parked location.

• Click the Info icon to edit your preferences.

We encourage your feedback to help make BackToMyCar your favorite parking application.

Please note that BackToMyCar has no control over the accuracy of the GPS receiver. That is handled 100% by the phone itself. If you find the accuracy is poor, wait a minute to see if it improves. 

Support email: support@appsontheside.com

## Key features

- Directional arrow to car
- Share parking location via email/text
- Take photos of parking spot
- Add notes to parking location
- Parking timer with notifications
- Turn-by-turn walking directions
- Sonar feature to locate car by sound

## Recent user reviews (10 of 37)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/back-to-my-car/id344065351/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Back to My Car

*2019-08-24, version 2.10*

Was working fine. Not sure what changed but when I go to open app it keeps crashing. I have iPhone X with iOS 12.4
After receiving email from Apple about deleting the app and reinstalling it    It seemed to work like it use to. Very good app for locating your vehicle.

### 1/5 — Crash...

*2018-12-28, version 2.10*

App keeps crashing - Seemingly easy to use, but for now...not impressed at all.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2017-10-27, version 2.9*

Had problems right after Sept. app update, crashing immediately after opening. Delete and reinstall didn’t fix it at that time. But after installing latest iOS update in Oct. whatever caused the problem was resolved. Reinstalled app, works fine now.

### 5/5 — Great car park app - updated

*2017-09-27, version 2.9*

Of the 20 apps to find my car I've tried, this one is the nicest to use.  It is easy to read outdoors in bright light, has a simple interface and best of all, has the awesome blue arrow that points to your car's gps location. It is the blue arrow that makes this app so useful and easy to use.  One good feature is even if you don't have a cellular/wifi signal, the blue arrow still points the way because it uses gps location (you just won't see a map but the arrow still points to your car’s location).

Another great feature is the app maintains the gps location even if the phone has to be shut off and rebooted (very important!).  Also, I'm glad that you included the gps center button so if i look around the map I can easily find my position back again. 

The app could use a few functions that would make it even more incredible: option for auto-rotating map with direction you're facing at top (useful when in a very unfamiliar area and your spouse has no idea which way is north), and the ability to save more than one location (useful when camping, sightseeing or when wife is power shopping). Also, the blue arrow could be made a little larger and more visible.  Over all a great app and definitely the best in its class.

### 5/5 — Favorite one

*2017-09-27, version 2.9*

I keep trying most of the free apps and like this one best. Accurate and has timer/meter function. It gets location again if shut off in the gym or elsewhere. A real keeper and earned a spot on my first page screen real estate

### 4/5 — MrMo

*2016-04-21, version 2.8*

Every which way it's a great way back to the car.
On use proves itself every time:A1

### 5/5 — Mr B

*2015-11-07, version 2.8*

The very best I have found.

### 5/5 — So intuitive!

*2015-07-02, version 2.7*

I've tried others but this one is far and away the best. REALLY a cool app.

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2013-11-18, version 2.7*

For a guy who gets lost walking to his car, this App rocks

### 3/5 — OK

*2012-10-13, version 2.6*

Good

## Frequently asked questions about Back To My Car

### What does Back To My Car do?

Back To My Car is an application designed to help you remember where you parked. It provides a clear directional arrow, allows you to share your parking location with others, take photos of your spot, add notes, and set timers for parking meters.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include a directional arrow, the ability to email or text your parking location, take pictures, add notes, set parking timers with notifications, get turn-by-turn walking directions, and use a sonar feature to find your car by sound.

### Is Back To My Car free to use?

Yes, Back To My Car is a free application with no advertisements. All features, including the parking timer which was previously an add-on, are now included for free.

### How accurate is the GPS location?

The app relies on your device's GPS receiver for location accuracy. While the app itself has no control over GPS accuracy, it displays the GPS accuracy number, and it's recommended to wait a minute for it to improve if the initial reading is poor.

### When would I use this app?

You would use this app anytime you park your car and want to ensure you can easily find it later. This is particularly useful in large parking lots, at events, in unfamiliar cities, or when using street parking with meters.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.11 — 2019-12-06

Bug fixes

### 2.10 — 2018-01-16

iPhone X support

### 2.9 — 2017-09-27

Minor bug fixes

### 2.8 — 2015-10-18

Updated UI
Support for iOS 8

### 2.7 — 2013-08-16

- Minor bug fixes
- iPhone 5 support

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