# MyState

> MyState is your Iowa State University toolkit. Built by students, for students.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.iastate.MyState](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.iastate.MyState)

## Overview

- **ID:** `edu.iastate.MyState`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Iowa State University of Science and Technology
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 55,558
- **Rating:** 2.02 / 5 (435 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.7.27
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-17
- **First published:** 2012-07-26
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 53 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.iastate.MyState)
- **Website:** [http://mystate.iastate.edu/](http://mystate.iastate.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.policy.iastate.edu/electronicprivacy](http://www.policy.iastate.edu/electronicprivacy)

## Description

MyState is the essential Chrome extension designed to enhance the Iowa State University student experience. Built by students for students, it provides quick access to key campus features like class schedules with locations and instructors, real-time CyRide bus arrival predictions, dining menus and hours, campus events, and much more. The customizable dashboard delivers weather updates, dining options, and news to keep you informed throughout your day.

Additional features include a campus directory for finding offices and people, navigation through fairs with booth favorites and maps, library services for checking holds and fines, a photostream of user-submitted campus photos, and access to student organizations with easy subscription management. Whether tracking your GPA, tuning into KURE 88.5 radio, or exploring campus buildings and art, MyState is your all-in-one toolkit to thrive at Iowa State University.

## Rankings

- #285,942 — 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_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `edu.iastate.MyState.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `edu.iastate.MyState.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE`

## Review summary

Users find the MyState app valuable for accessing CyRide bus tracking and campus resources when functional. However, frequent crashes, unreliable internet connectivity, and inaccurate bus tracking severely impact usability. Many reviews cite frustrating errors post-updates, such as excessive memory usage prompts and forced logouts. Although helpful for freshmen and offering a sleek interface, critical bugs hinder its reliability and user experience.

### Pros

- When the app works, it provides accurate CyRide bus tracking which is valuable to users.
- The app is particularly helpful for freshmen navigating the campus transportation and dining options.
- It has a sleek design and covers multiple functionalities like bus schedules and dining.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes and freezes, making it unreliable for daily use.
- Users report persistent issues connecting to the internet or the app not recognizing available connections, preventing access to key features.
- Bus tracking is often inaccurate or nonfunctional, causing frustration and inconvenience for users dependent on the service.
- Recent updates introduce new bugs, including excessive memory error messages despite sufficient device memory.
- Frequent logging out and requirement to sign in for basic features like viewing bus schedules creates usability problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.iastate.MyState)