Announcing AnonyMouse's App Pick of the Month for March 2026: CurbToCar

Welcome to the March 2026 installment of AnonyMouse's App Pick of the Month, where each month I highlight a noteworthy new or updated app. This month, I’m picking CurbToCar, an app designed to help blind and low-vision users find their ride using only their phone’s camera.

According to its App Store description, CurbToCar helps users locate vehicles with object detection, real-time tracking, audio feedback, and distance estimation. It is built around that last stretch between the curb and the car, which is such a simple idea on paper, but one that could make a real difference in the right situation. The app is designed to help take away some of the uncertainty that can come with waiting for a rideshare, a friend, or another pickup.

What stood out to me right away is how specific and practical the idea behind CurbToCar is. We have so many AI tools now that can describe photos, read text, identify products, and do all kinds of useful things, but CurbToCar feels like it is solving an everyday problem for which the solution has thus far been elusive.

What I like about CurbToCar is that it feels like another useful tool to add to the toolkit. In my own experience, waiting for a ride can sometimes be frustrating, awkward, and even embarrassing when you are not fully sure whether the car pulling up is actually yours. That moment of hesitation can create confusion for both rider and driver, and that is exactly why CurbToCar caught my attention. It is not trying to do everything. It is focused on solving one specific problem, and I really appreciate that.

Another part of the appeal of CurbToCar is that I have not really seen anything quite like it before. That alone made it stand out this month. As my own impression, I can also see this being especially useful in places like outside your home, at an apartment complex, or after work in a less crowded pickup area. In extremely busy places, I would personally expect locating the correct car to be more challenging, but the concept itself still feels smart, fresh, and genuinely helpful.

There is also something exciting about seeing accessibility-focused apps continue to grow in ways that feel practical and empowering. CurbToCar was co-designed with blind users through the MIT Assistive Tech Club, and that comes through in the way the app is described. It sounds like the app was built with a clear purpose, and that purpose is what made it memorable for me.

Why I’m Picking CurbToCar This Month

I’m picking CurbToCar this month because it offers a unique idea, addresses a practical problem, and feels like a meaningful accessibility tool rather than just a novelty. It may be a great fit for blind and low-vision users who want more confidence when meeting a ride. At the same time, it may not be ideal for every environment, especially very crowded pickup zones, but the concept and potential are what really made it stand out to me.

Download the App

CurbToCar is available now on the App Store.

Platform: iOS (iPhone) Price: Free

App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/curbtocar/id6748715225

Now It’s Your Turn

Have you ever been in that difficult position yourself, standing outside and wondering if the car pulling up was really your ride? I know that awkward feeling, and that is part of why this app stood out to me. If you have tried CurbToCar, or if you have ever found yourself in a similar situation, I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences.