Batphone is a research tool which demonstrates a method determining your location within a building. Its meant to be an alternative to GPS or iBeacon, and it works by using the microphone to record room ambience. Try it for yourself and let us know what you think Fore more details, please see the report titled Indoor Localization without Infrastructure using the Acoustic Background Spectrum which was presented at the 2011 MobiSys conference.

Batphone alternatives

FollowMee Mobile GPS Tracker

FollowMee GPS Tracker converts your iPhone or iPad into a GPS tracking device. Installing this app to the device that you want to track, you can monitor its whereabouts on the FollowMee.com web site. SOS Panic Button Email your current location and call a designated telephone number through cellular (for iPhone) or VOIP (for iPad or iPod Touch).SIDE NOTE Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

  • size 4.7 MB

Wifarer

Wifarer is your personal guide to indoor locations around the world. Indoor GPS, accurate maps, and helpful location-based content make it easy to explore indoor spaces without getting lost. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

  • size 37.2 MB

what3words

Use 3 word addresses to:- Find your way to anywhere in the world, even where street addresses dont exist- Get deliveries to a specific entrance- Tell your friends precisely where your picnic is- Always find your tent (and your friends) at festivals- Tell your taxi exactly where you want to go- Plan and share your off-roading or hiking waypoints- Tell emergency services exactly where to find you- Know exactly where you parked your carwhat3words is a really simple way to talk about any location. It has divided the world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares and assigned each one a unique 3 word address. Key App Features:- World map with what3words grid overlay- Search for 3 word addresses or street addresses- Satellite and map view- Compass mode- Works offline, without a data connection- Compatible with navigation apps including Google Maps, Apple Maps, Navmii, and Citymapper- AutoSuggest feature prevents mistakes- 14+ languages

  • size 85.9 MB

Find My Car Smarter

Cant remember where you parked your car? Dont worry Your iPhone will, AUTOMATICALLY Whenever you walk away from your car, the iPhone remembers where you parked your car last. However, drivers who drive long distances and park their cars frequently (e.g. pizza delivery person) may experience a noticeable decrease in their battery life.

  • rating 3.75
  • size 14.6 MB

Find Your Car with AR

It uses Augmented Reality to help trace your steps back to where you parked. Using the app is dead simple - Fx News MobileFind Your Car with AR allows you to find your car wherever you parked it. Note: Find Your Car with AR IS INTENDED TO BE USED OUTDOOR.

  • size 50.2 MB