# Distinctive Systems Driver App

> The driver app for Distinctive Systems users

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distinctive\_systems.driverapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distinctive_systems.driverapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.distinctive_systems.driverapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Distinctive Systems Ltd
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 46,046
- **Rating:** 3.43 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-03
- **First published:** 2017-07-21
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 49 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.distinctive_systems.driverapp)
- **Website:** [http://www.distinctive-systems.com/walk-around](http://www.distinctive-systems.com/walk-around)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.distinctive-systems.com/documents/driver-app.html](https://www.distinctive-systems.com/documents/driver-app.html)

## Description

The Distinctive Systems Driver App is a powerful companion tool designed specifically for users of Distinctive Systems Coach Manager, Tour Booking System (TBS), and Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS). It helps drivers conduct daily walk-around inspections, report defects, and access allocated bookings smoothly on their mobile devices.

Key features include secure online booking diaries, detailed work ticket views, driver notifications, GPS-timed walk-around checks, real-time defect reporting with photos, and seamless integration with back office systems. The app ensures compliance with statutory inspection and reporting requirements, improving communication between drivers, workshops, and traffic offices. Note that a valid software subscription of Coach Manager, TBS, or VMS is necessary to utilize this app effectively.

## Rankings

- #309,472 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.FLASHLIGHT`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.distinctive_systems.driverapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users find the app useful for job scheduling and offline data entry with accurate GPS. However, many report frequent crashes, issues uploading or accessing walk around checks, login and synchronization problems, and unstable performance causing lost data and user frustration. Some appreciate the redesigned interface, but overall reliability and usability concerns prevail across multiple reviews.

### Pros

- Useful for viewing upcoming job details and managing schedules.
- Can be used offline to complete checks and upload later when connected.
- Redesigned interface is appreciated by some users for clarity and aesthetics.
- Accurate GPS functionality helps track vehicle and driver records.

### Cons

- App frequently crashes, especially when viewing logged defects or after updates.
- Walk around checks are missing or cannot be uploaded, causing frustration.
- App synchronization issues cause login problems and prevent data updates.
- New layout and updates often cause confusion and loss of previously recorded data.
- App is unstable on some devices, leading to repeated logins and freezes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.distinctive_systems.driverapp)