// SCORE BREAKDOWN
Practical parking location tool with GPS/compass redundancy and offline capability, but modest innovation.
// ABOUT
Parking Finder uses a three-layer locating system to ensure you always find your vehicle efficiently: Layer 1 — GPS Precision Records your exact GPS coordinates upon parking, achieving ±5m accuracy in open-sky environments. Layer 2 — Live Compass Navigation Uses the device gyroscope and magnetometer to compute real-time bearing to your parking spot. Arrow accuracy: ±3°. Works completely offline. Layer 3 — Photo + Text Notes Document floor numbers, zone labels, and surrounding landmarks as a third information backup. Technical Specifications: • Location Engine: CoreLocation (kCLLocationAccuracyBest) • Map Rendering: MapKit (offline base layer available) • Data Storage: Local JSON, 0 bytes uploaded to any server • Compatibility: iOS 16.0+ Privacy by Design (Minimal Permissions): • Location: "While Using" only — no background tracking • Camera: Optional — only for capturing parking spot photos • Photo Library: Optional — only for selecting existing photos