# Garmin Catalyst™

> EASY-TO-USE APP FOR TRACK DRIVING ENTHUSIASTS

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Garmin
- **Category:** AUTO\_AND\_VEHICLES
- **Downloads:** 14,040
- **Rating:** 4.58 / 5 (135 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.01.30
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-17
- **First published:** 2022-05-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 221 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-26
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst)
- **Website:** [https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=892305](https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=892305)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.garmin.com/privacy/consumerauto/](https://www.garmin.com/privacy/consumerauto/)

## Description

For motorsports drivers of all levels, the Garmin Catalyst app provides a simple, intuitive way to access Garmin Catalyst performance data — including lap times, session summaries, and annual driving activity metrics — on your compatible smartphone or tablet. It also tracks weather conditions for each session, helping you review every track day at a glance.

Customize icons for driver profiles and vehicles, review lap-by-lap data, and seamlessly view vehicles and track notes from your Garmin Catalyst device — all within this easy-to-use extension.

## Rankings

- #498,857 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_MULTICAST_STATE`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.HIGH_SAMPLING_RATE_SENSORS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_COMPANION_RUN_IN_BACKGROUND`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.connectmobile.gncs.ContentProvider`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.dive.gncs.ContentProvider`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.explore.develop.gncs.ContentProvider`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.explore.gncs.ContentProvider`
- `com.garmin.android.apps.golf.gncs.ContentProvider`
- `com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst.permission.RECEIVE_BROADCASTS`
- `com.garmin.android.lib.base.SharedSettings.ACCESS_DATA`
- `com.garmin.coresample.gncs.ContentProvider`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users praise excellent telemetry, easy run comparisons, phone access to sessions, and measurable lap-time improvements. Repeated complaints are missing in-app video playback, reduced analytics compared with the device, poor multi-driver/profile management (and no logout), and limited or cumbersome social/leaderboard features.

### Pros

- High-quality, detailed telemetry and session data for driver analysis
- Easy to compare runs graphically and compare with friends
- Mobile access to sessions and quick syncing — fast and easy to use on the phone
- Helps improve lap times and driver performance (digital coaching/insights)

### Cons

- Cannot view or download lap video inside the app (no in-app video playback)
- App lacks many advanced analytics/recordings available on the device (missing optimal-lap and deeper metrics)
- Poor multi-driver/profile handling and no logout — sessions can be misattributed and creates a security concern
- Social/leaderboard features are limited or awkward (adding friends, private leaderboards, and friend data sharing are missing or complicated)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.garmin.android.driveapp.catalyst)