Switch Access

Name: Switch Access
Rating: 3.8876245 (175879 reviews)
Author: Google LLC

By: Google LLC App

Control your device with switches or the front camera.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

2,708,607,733 ▲ 22.72M

Data as of 2026-08-23

Rating:

3.89 ▲ 0.05

(175,879)

Version:

1.17.0.892789133

Last updated: 2026-06-16

Features & Capabilities

Switch Access enables users to control their Android phones or tablets using switches or the device's front camera. Ideal for individuals who find direct touchscreen interactions challenging, this accessibility tool supports physical switches such as USB or Bluetooth buttons and on-device volume buttons, as well as camera-based switches using facial gestures like smiling, mouth movements, or eye direction.

The extension offers various scanning methods (linear, row-column, point scanning, and group selection) to navigate screen items easily. Users can interact with menus to perform actions like selecting, scrolling, copying, or pasting. It also supports customizable gestures and shortcuts to streamline complex actions into a single switch press, enhancing device usability for people with mobility impairments.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

1.17.0.892789133 Last updated: 2026-06-16

Version code:

827

Creation date:

2023-01-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NOTIFICATION_POLICY Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES Low risk

Size:

13.04MB

Email:

ap*****@google.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-23

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 65

Other rankings

#3 in switch keyword 28 #6 in disable keyword 24 ▲ #9 in free access keyword 66 ▼ 1#15 in include keyword 20 ▲ 3#19 in example keyword 7 ▼ 2

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Developed by:

Google LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.accessibility.switchaccess

Email:

ap*****@google.com

Website:

http://www.google.com/accessibility

User Reviews

Overall, reviews are mixed. While a minority express positive sentiment ('love it', 'excellent'), a larger set raise serious privacy and security concerns (microphone/camera access, unauthorized monitoring, potential spyware) and report the app cannot be uninstalled or is preinstalled. Many users also say it doesn’t work reliably. Dominant themes are security fears and installation/uninstall issues rather than clear feature benefits.

Pros

Positive user sentiment (examples include 'love it', 'like it', 'Nice', 'Excellent', 'happy with this application').
Some reviewers report the app is 'good' or 'all good' and appears to work for them.
A few reviews mention the app is at least somewhat functional ('nearly works').

Cons

Serious privacy/security concerns: reports of mic/camera being constantly on, unauthorized access, and potential mirroring/spying.
Uninstallability/forced presence: users report it cannot be uninstalled or appears to be preinstalled on the device.
Reliability issues: multiple reviews say 'don't work' or are not satisfied, indicating inconsistent performance.
Perceived as unsafe or suspicious: some users view the app as spyware or unsafe due to data access and lack of transparency.