# MIT Tim Tickets

> A temporary visitor pass for guests invited to the MIT Campus

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `edu.mit.timtickets`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** MIT
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 10,681
- **Rating:** 1.27 / 5 (36 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2024-08-12
- **First published:** 2021-08-30
- **Size:** 50 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-06-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=edu.mit.timtickets)
- **Website:** [https://www.mit.edu/](https://www.mit.edu/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://covidapps.mit.edu/privacy](https://covidapps.mit.edu/privacy)

## Description

MIT Tim Tickets is a Chrome extension designed to provide temporary visitor passes for guests invited to the MIT campus. This tool grants easy access to buildings for various purposes such as attending meetings, repairing equipment, touring the campus or labs, social visits, and other temporary access needs. Whether you are a visitor, contractor, or guest, MIT Tim Tickets simplifies the process of obtaining a valid visitor pass for a seamless experience during your stay on campus.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_MEDIA_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `edu.mit.timtickets.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Multiple users report that the MIT Tim Tickets Android app is plagued by frequent crashes, login problems including OTP failures, and buggy selfie uploads for Mobile ID. The app's interface is confusing and lacks proper guidance, and it fails to support some devices without NFC without warning users. Although the app features an appealing mascot image and users appreciate friendly security personnel, the overall experience is frustrating and unreliable, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among MIT community members.

### Pros

- The app includes a visually appealing design element featuring Tim the Beaver, adding some campus spirit.
- Security guards at MIT are noted to be friendly, providing a positive in-person experience despite app issues.

### Cons

- The app frequently crashes, making it unusable for many users.
- Login process is flawed, with errors like "Stale Request" and failure to send OTP codes, preventing access.
- Mobile ID selfie upload feature is bugged, causing errors and inability to complete setup.
- App does not support all phone models, especially those without NFC, but this limitation is not clearly communicated.
- Navigation and user interface design are confusing and inconsistent, with buttons changing functions unexpectedly.

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