Tomtom Bandit: App Alternative 2021

Report: Alternatives to the Discontinued TomTom Bandit App (2021 Status)

Executive Summary As of 2021, the TomTom Bandit Action Camera is considered a legacy product. TomTom officially discontinued the camera and ceased active development on the accompanying app. While the official app remained functional for existing users, it was removed from app stores for new users and received no updates for newer iOS/Android OS versions.

Users seeking an alternative in 2021 generally fall into two categories: those looking for a new hardware ecosystem to replace the Bandit, or those attempting to salvage their existing Bandit camera via third-party software.

2. DaVinci Resolve (For Professional Editing)

If you never cared about GPS data and just need to edit the high-bitrate videos, you don't need the Bandit app. You need a desktop editor.

In 2021, Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve 17 became the industry standard for free editing. The TomTom Bandit shoots standard .MP4 files (H.264 codec). Resolve imports these effortlessly. tomtom bandit app alternative 2021

4. GoPro Hero 9 Black + Quik (The Industry Standard)

By 2021, the GoPro Hero 9 had solved the overheating issues of the Hero 8. While Bandit users loved the "no case" design, GoPro caught up.

2. PowerDirector (iOS & Android) – The Speed Editor

CyberLink’s PowerDirector is the best one-to-one feature match for the old Bandit app.

5. Kdenlive / Shotcut (The Linux/Offline Editor)

For Bandit users who refuse to upgrade hardware but use Chromebooks or Linux computers, the TomTom app was never available anyway.

In 2021, Kdenlive became vastly more stable. It is a non-linear video editor that handles the Bandit’s 4K files without transcoding. It is ugly, but it is powerful. Use it to trim, cut, and add music manually—no AI, no cloud, just editing. Report: Alternatives to the Discontinued TomTom Bandit App

The Desktop Savior: Virb Edit & Telemetry Overlay

The hardest feature to replace is the G-force meter, altitude graph, and speedometer that the Bandit app overlayed onto your video. In 2021, a third-party solution exists: Garmin Virb Edit.

Garmin’s software (free for PC/Mac) was designed for Garmin cameras, but it can read the metadata embedded inside TomTom Bandit MP4 files.

How to use Virb Edit with your TomTom Bandit:

  1. Download Garmin Virb Edit (Version 5.4.3 or later works best).
  2. Connect your Bandit via USB.
  3. Import the MP4 file.
  4. Virb Edit detects the GPS and telemetry data automatically.
  5. You can then drag speedometers, G-force gauges, and maps onto your video.
  6. Export the finished video.

Verdict: This is the best alternative to the original TomTom Bandit app for 2021. It offers superior gauge customization and runs smoothly on Windows 10 and macOS Big Sur/Monterey. Why use this: The Bandit app was great

A. USB Direct Import (The "Offline" Method)

Since the Wi-Fi transfer protocols in the Bandit app became buggy on newer phones:

The "Sneaker Net" Alternative (No App Required)

The simplest alternative to the Bandit app is to bypass the phone entirely. The TomTom Bandit supports USB Mass Storage Mode.

How to do it:

  1. Turn on your TomTom Bandit.
  2. Connect it to your PC, Mac, or even an iPad via a USB-C to USB cable (or micro-USB depending on your adapter).
  3. The camera appears as an external drive.
  4. Drag and drop the MP4 files to your computer.

Pros: 100% reliable. No software needed. High-speed transfer. Cons: You lose the ability to edit on the go or view GPS overlays easily.

3. The "Missing Link" for Data Overlays: RaceRender or DashWare (Desktop)

The TomTom Bandit app’s killer feature was sensor data overlays (speed, G-force, altitude). By 2021, the app could no longer generate these.