# MIT Mobile

> Designed to bring essential Institute information to the Android user.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.mit.mitmobile2](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.mit.mitmobile2)

## Overview

- **ID:** `edu.mit.mitmobile2`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MIT
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 118,561
- **Rating:** 3.13 / 5 (626 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-31
- **First published:** 2011-01-06
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 5.06 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.mit.mitmobile2)
- **Website:** [http://ist.mit.edu/](http://ist.mit.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://web.mit.edu/policies/11/index.html](http://web.mit.edu/policies/11/index.html)

## Description

MIT Mobile is the essential Android app for staying connected with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. It provides live updates from the MIT News Office and real-time shuttle tracking around the campus. Users can easily navigate the campus with a searchable map and stay informed about events, exhibits, holidays, and academic schedules via a comprehensive calendar.

Additional features include a searchable directory of faculty, staff, and students, information on MIT tours and campus emergencies, and convenient tools for managing library accounts and searching the catalog. Dining menus and hours are readily available, and users can report campus maintenance issues directly within the app. A built-in QR and barcode scanner further enhances campus experience and accessibility.

## Rankings

- #204,403 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`

## Review summary

MIT Mobile is appreciated for its usefulness and positive experience by some users. However, common issues include slow performance, frequent loading failures, and problems with alumni login on Android devices. Additionally, users report installation and compatibility problems with newer Android versions, which hamper the app's reliability and usability.

### Pros

- The app is useful and fulfills its intended purpose.
- It is considered good or great by some users.
- Historically, it was a reliable tool for campus-related tasks.

### Cons

- The app is slow and prone to bugs or stalling.
- It often doesn't load properly or hangs on startup.
- Alumni login features do not work reliably on Android devices, especially Android 10.
- Installation fails or the app does not function on newer Android versions like Android 11.

## Similar extensions and apps

- [Meine MIT](https://chrome-stats.com/d/io.ubgnet.mitapp) — 10 users
- [My IMATT](https://chrome-stats.com/d/college.imatt.app) — 244 users
- [Tufts Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.tufts.m) — 7,400 users, 3.38 / 5
- [MIT Parent](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.myg_mit_parent) — 135 users
- [RIT Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.rit.ritmobile) — 39,503 users, 2.21 / 5
- [WeizmannNet](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iapps.weizmann) — 3,955 users
- [goCI](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.blackboardmobile.testing.csuci) — 4,833 users, 3.24 / 5
- [TMI Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.finalsite.tmisaorg) — 20 users
- [IT:U Campus App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ombiel.campusm.itu) — 1 users
- [MTI Events App](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.mti.events) — 5 users
- [Princeton Mobile](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.princeton.mobile) — 25,944 users, 3.90 / 5
- [CCSIT College](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ccsit.ccsitapp26) — 71 users

---

Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/edu.mit.mitmobile2)