Does Databricks Genie have a mobile app?

Summary

• Yes, there is a mobile app. Databricks Genie has a native mobile app for iOS (iPhone, iPad) and Android devices, available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, currently in public preview and enabled by default.
• Core capabilities on mobile. Ask data questions in natural language using Genie Agents, view and interact with dashboards, chat with dashboards to drill down, and run custom Databricks Apps directly from your phone or tablet.
• Same security and permissions. Users inherit all data permissions, access controls, and governance from the web experience. No separate mobile backend, no unauthenticated access, and all Unity Catalog policies apply.
• Standard authentication. Sign in with your existing Databricks credentials and identity provider. MFA, conditional-access, and device-posture policies all continue to apply.

Does Databricks Genie have a mobile app?

Yes. Databricks Genie has a native mobile app available for iOS (iPhone and iPad) and Android devices. The app is currently in public preview and is enabled by default for all Databricks accounts. You can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store by searching for "Databricks Genie", then sign in with your Databricks credentials.

What is Genie?

Genie is Databricks' AI/BI platform that lets you ask questions about your data in natural language using Genie Agents. Genie Agents connect to your data in Unity Catalog and use large language models to understand your question, find relevant tables, and generate the right query or analysis. Genie serves both technical users and business analysts, with a web interface that works in any browser.

What the mobile app lets you do

The Genie mobile app brings key capabilities from the web experience to your phone or tablet:

Capability	What you can do
Ask questions	Use natural language to query your data through Genie Agents, just as you would on the web
View dashboards	Access, interact with, and share existing AI/BI dashboards optimized for mobile displays
Chat with dashboards	Ask follow-up questions and perform root-cause analysis directly within a dashboard
Run Databricks Apps	Use custom-built Databricks Apps that combine analytics, AI, and workflows

The app integrates with all workspace user entitlements, including consumer access, so business users without SQL expertise can ask questions about data using natural language.

How Databricks approaches mobile access

Databricks built the Genie mobile app as a first-class experience, not a stripped-down web view. The app uses HTTPS to reach the same workspace and account endpoints as the web browser. Users inherit all existing access controls and data permissions from Unity Catalog - row-level and column-level security continue to apply. If you're restricted from viewing certain tables or rows on the web, you're restricted on mobile.
Authentication works the same way: the app uses your identity provider (Microsoft Entra ID, Okta, SAML, Google, or email OTP) and supports all existing MFA and conditional-access policies. If you have unified login enabled, you can sign in once and switch between workspaces. Without unified login, you authenticate to the account first, then to each workspace.
Tokens are encrypted with automatic rotation, so only the authenticated device can access Genie. Existing network controls like IP access lists, Private Link, and mobile VPN continue to apply. If your workspace uses the compliance security profile, data remains within the region.
The app is available in most App Store countries (not Belarus, China mainland, Russia, Ukraine on iOS; not Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, Russia on Google Play).

Real-world use cases

Sales team on site visits: A sales director reviewing deal metrics before a customer call can open Genie, ask for the latest pipeline by region, and get an answer in seconds without digging through emails or waiting for a report.
Finance reviewing spend: A finance manager at an off-site meeting can ask Genie for this month's departmental spend vs. budget and share a dashboard with the team using just their phone.
Operations responding to incidents: An operations lead gets an alert about unusual activity, opens Genie to ask about recent transaction volumes, and can start troubleshooting from anywhere.
Analysts validating data: A data analyst can check metric definitions or spot-check recent ingests without needing to log into a laptop.

Limitations to know

Dashboard functionality and visualization interaction may be limited on very small displays. Some apps won't render correctly if the app creator didn't optimize them for mobile; developers should use the Databricks AppKit when building for mobile support.

FAQs

How do I install the Genie mobile app?

On iOS, open the App Store, search for "Databricks Genie", tap Download, then sign in with your Databricks credentials. On Android, open Google Play Store, search for "Databricks Genie", tap Install, then sign in. Direct links are available on the Databricks documentation site.

Can I access my data from any country?

The app is available in most countries where the Apple App Store and Google Play Store operate. It is not available in Belarus, China mainland, Russia, or Ukraine on iOS, and not in Belarus, China, Cuba, Iran, or Russia on Google Play.

Is data secure on mobile?

Yes. The app uses the same security model as the web browser. Your data permissions and row-level/column-level security apply on mobile. All communication is encrypted with HTTPS, tokens are encrypted and rotated automatically, and MFA and conditional-access policies are enforced. No data is stored in a separate mobile backend.

Do I need a separate account for mobile?

No. You sign in with your existing Databricks credentials and identity provider. The mobile app is the same first-party OAuth client used by the web browser.

What if an app doesn't display correctly on my phone?

Some apps may not render properly on small screens if they weren't optimized for mobile. Ask the app creator to rebuild it using the Databricks AppKit for mobile-friendly rendering.