# myViewBoard Companion

> Activate, remote control, and manage apps in the myViewBoard™ Software suite

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewsonic.myviewboard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewsonic.myviewboard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.viewsonic.myviewboard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ViewSonic Corporation
- **Category:** BUSINESS
- **Downloads:** 242,909
- **Rating:** 2.62 / 5 (407 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.54.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-12
- **First published:** 2017-12-14
- **Publisher country:** TW
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewsonic.myviewboard)
- **Website:** [https://myviewboard.com/](https://myviewboard.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://myviewboard.com/legal/policy](https://myviewboard.com/legal/policy)

## Description

The myViewBoard™ Companion app empowers users to seamlessly interact with the ViewSonic® myViewBoard™ software suite. It enables users to log in and remotely control the myViewBoard™ Whiteboard software, allowing functions such as page flipping and activation of screen sharing. The app also supports collaboration through features like Throw, PopQuiz, and Poll/Quiz, enhancing engagement during meetings and classrooms.

myViewBoard™ Whiteboard software is designed for interactive displays and whiteboards, prioritizing ease of use and security. Users can create a free account at myviewboard.com to access and download the software. By using the Companion app, users agree to the privacy terms outlined on the support page. This extension is ideal for educators and professionals seeking an efficient tool to manage and collaborate on digital whiteboards remotely.

## Rankings

- #144,900 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.viewsonic.myviewboard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Reviews for myViewBoard Companion Android app are mixed. Many users say it’s good/very good and even 'wonderful,' indicating satisfaction when they can sign in. However, sign-in is repeatedly criticized as horrid, with mandatory accounts and login failures common across several reviews, causing frustration. A subset express strong negative experiences ('very bad','HORRIBLE','pathetic') and complain about stagnation/no improvements. Overall, the app receives praise for quality but is plagued by login friction that prevents usage for many users.

### Pros

- Overall positive sentiment: many reviewers describe the app as good/very good/great.
- Some reviewers praise the app's programming/engineering quality.
- Occasional strong praise such as 'wonderful' and 'Great app'.

### Cons

- Sign-in and login issues: multiple reviews describe the sign-in process as horrid, mandatory sign-in, and frequent login failures.
- Widespread negative experience and perceived lack of improvements: several reviewers call the app very bad/horrible/pathetic and note no updates.
- Account-opening friction: reviews indicate opening the app requires an account, causing frustration.

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