There are more than 700,000 apps available for iPhone users and over 600,000 apps available for Android devices. Thousands of those apps are car-related to make everyday life a little easier for commuters.
Some apps include being able to check your car speed, finding out where local speed traps are and locating a good parking spot.
Figuring out which app to download can be frustrating however. Below are five of the best car apps available now for most modern smartphone devices.
Waze:
Waze is one of the largest community-based traffic and navigation apps available. The app allows users to join fellow drivers in their area to share real-time traffic and road information to save gas money, time and improve daily commuting.
By driving with Waze open, users contribute tons of real-time traffic information to their local community. Users are encouraged to report accidents, police traps and other hazards that could prevent people from reaching their destination on time.
Waze also makes it easy to keep up with friends and loved ones while on the go. Users can see a friend's ETA while driving to the same location by using Waze.
Users can also expect live routing information, turn-by-turn voice guided navigation, automatic rerouting, and frequent destination memory.
MyCar Locator:
Never forget where you parked your car again thanks to the MyCar Locator app. The easy to use app works by accessing real-time GPS data to figure out where you last parked.
With just one click of a button the app guides you to your vehicle with all the necessary information displayed at all times.
Whether you're away from your vehicle for 20 minutes our 3 hours, this one app you'll want to try.
Other features include: directional arrows to your vehicle, accurate GPS in real-time, and a customizable measuring system.
Car Dashboard
The Car Dashboard app comes with features all drivers can use like a speedometer, trip calculator, hourly weather and temperature forecast.
The app's speedometer is designed to provide the most accurate and simple information that anyone can understand, whether you're a car buff or casual driver.
By accessing the app during a trip, users can find out other important information, like the distance you've passed and the vehicle's average speed.
Duration time, inclinometer for off roading, altitude tracker, and a compass are other features available to users.
iFind My Car:
Like MyCar Locater, iFind My Car is designed to help people who don't remember where they've parked.
After parking, simply tap the "Pin Car" button to record your car location in the parking lot.
When you're ready to leave, click the "Walk Me" button to find your car. The app is designed to vibrate and alert you when your vehicle is in sight.
The app isn't available for free, so try MyCar Locater first and if you don't like it the $0.99 you'll spend on iFind My Car might be worth it.
The app is designed for open parking lots, not indoor garages. It works by using the iPhone 3GS compass, but also works on the 3G.
Trapster:
Described as the "#1 driving companion," the Trapster community of 21 million drivers around the globe works together to alert commuters of dangerous obstacles that could pop up during your daily commute or road trip.
Help fellow drivers by running Trapster and reporting traps and hazards like accidents, traffic jams, construction zones and live police when you see them. Those who download the app will be updated by other users in the area to an issue so they know whether to slow down or figure out a different way to get to their destination.
Users are also encouraged to vote on if a trap still exists. Over 6 million traps and hazards have been recorded so far.
Audio & visual alerts, search & routing services, automatic day & night display, speed limits & speedometers and live traffic updates are also included.
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