# TomTom MyDrive™

> Companion app for TomTom GPS navigation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tomtom.mydrive](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tomtom.mydrive)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.tomtom.mydrive`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** TomTom International BV
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 198,195
- **Rating:** 2.47 / 5 (1,189 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.20.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-12
- **First published:** 2014-03-27
- **Size:** 19 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tomtom.mydrive)
- **Website:** [https://www.tomtom.com/](https://www.tomtom.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.tomtom.com/yourdata](http://www.tomtom.com/yourdata)

## Description

"TomTom MyDrive™" is a companion app designed for users of TomTom GPS navigation, enabling you to set and sync destinations, receive real-time traffic updates, and manage your favorite locations easily. While it does not provide turn-by-turn navigation, it enhances your driving experience by offering accurate traffic information and personalized reports for your commutes.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_INCOMING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.PROCESS_OUTGOING_CALLS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALL_LOG`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_SMS`
- `android.permission.SEND_SMS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- When it works, it provides helpful features such as reading text messages aloud, answering calls through the GPS, and sending destinations from the app to the GPS.
- The PC version of TomTom MyDrive is praised for its reliability and functionality.
- The GPS system can effectively avoid traffic when connected properly.

### Cons

- Frequent connectivity issues with Bluetooth, requiring constant re-pairing and troubleshooting.
- Drains phone battery excessively due to background operations and lack of proper exit options.
- App functions erratically, with problems sending destinations or receiving traffic updates.
- Limited functionality and compatibility for users outside Europe, with many features seemingly designed for European users.

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