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For urban drivers who've ever forgotten where they parked, a new iOS app offers a privacy-centric solution. Where Did I Park (WDIP), developed solely by Vietnam-based engineer Duy Anh Ngac, enables users to mark vehicle locations with one tap while implementing a radical privacy approach: zero data collection.

Core Technical Features:

  • One-Tap Geo-Marking: Instantly saves parking coordinates using Core Location, with reverse geocoding for human-readable addresses
  • iCloud-Exclusive Sync: Leverages Apple's encrypted cloud infrastructure to sync data across devices without server-side processing
  • Parking Meter Automation: Background timers trigger expiration alerts using iOS notification services
  • Vehicle Profiling: Supports multiple vehicles with custom names, colors, and icons via Core Data persistence
  • Native Maps Integration: One-tap directions launch Apple Maps or Google Maps for navigation

"WDIP uses your private iCloud to sync your data across all your devices. Only you can access your information—we can't read your records, and neither can anyone else," states the developer's documentation.

The app's architecture notably avoids common data traps:
- No third-party analytics SDKs
- Zero advertising trackers
- No registration or personal data requirements
- On-device processing for location history and notes

Business Model & Roadmap:

WDIP operates on a freemium model with weekly ($1.99), monthly ($3.99), or yearly ($24.99) Pro subscriptions unlocking advanced features. The solo developer has outlined an ambitious technical roadmap including:
- Live Activities for dynamic island integration
- Home screen widgets
- Parking spot photo attachments
- Enhanced CarPlay support

As a self-funded project built with SwiftUI and CloudKit, WDIP exemplifies the growing trend of privacy-first utility apps in the iOS ecosystem. Its explicit “Data Not Collected” designation in App Store privacy labels provides rare transparency in an era of pervasive data harvesting.

Available for iOS 26.0+ devices, the app faces scalability challenges inherent to solo development. However, its core value proposition—transient location utility without data compromise—resonates in a market increasingly wary of surveillance capitalism.

Source: Where Did I Park on App Store