# Attendance2

> Flexible attendance tracking app with customizable statuses, photo display, and QR code scanning. (iPhone/iPad app by David M. Reed Software.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attendance2/id536206472 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David M. Reed Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/301753478)
- Category: Productivity, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 83 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-15
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attendance2/id536206472/reviews.md

## What is Attendance2?

See two-minute introductory video at www.dave256apps.com/attendance2

Attendance2 is a new app from the developer of the original iOS Attendance app. It is a complete rewrite of the app with a new data format to make it more flexible and easier to use.

* Main Features *
Easy to get started with and powerful features you can learn if you need them.
Flexible importing of names from CSV file or your Contacts (videos on website show how to create an import CSV files)
Display photos next to names while taking attendance. Photos can be taken with the device, imported from Dropbox, or from your Photo library.
Statuses (i.e., Absent, Present, etc.) are customizable so you can add your own statuses.
Each day includes a status, a second status, and a generic note field.
Use the second status to track participation points or for dropoff/pickup (more information on website for how to do this).
Manually select status for each person or scan QR or barcode to record a person's attendance status (Attendance2 will create QR codes for you).
Optionally enter course meetings times (i.e., MWF 9AM) so you add your next class time with one tap or manually select meeting time if course does not meet at regular times.
Standard fields for first, middle, last, email, etc. for each person plus 5 custom fields you can optionally use.
Customize which person fields are visible while taking attendance in the Take settings.
Multiple report options (spreadsheet, summary, detailed report) that can be emailed or saved to Dropbox in CSV format.
Reports of students who have missed a specified number of classes to help identify at risk students.
Customize what fields are included in the reports in the Report Settings.
Each course is a separate data file and you can share your data file with teaching assistants or administrators by sending it to them in an email.
Easily backup your data file to Dropbox or via email.
Supports TextExpander touch snippet expansion in various note fields. 

* Gestures while taking attendance *
Tap photo to view larger photo or to change the photo.
Tap name to enter the note for that day for the person.
Tap and hold name to view/edit details for a person.
Double tap a name to view summary report of attendance.
Tap and hold status to select status from a list.
Swipe right/left all the way across screen to switch to previous/next date.

* Sharing data between multiple devices or people *
Data cannot be synced between multiple users, but as long as you send the data file back and forth between multiple people and the person using it has the latest copy, mutliple people can take attendance at different times. For example, an instructor could take attendance on MWF, email the data file to his/her TA after class Wednesday and the TA could then take attendance at a recitation section on Thursday and email the updated data file back to the instructor afterwards so the instructor could use it again on Wednesday. The same instructions apply for using it on multiple devices - just share the data (via email or Dropbox) with your other device and make certain the device you're using at the momemnt has the latest copy of the data before you modify the data.

As of version 2.0 of Attendance2, it includes all the major features of the original Attendance app (version 2.0 adds importing from your Contacts). I have a list of requested features and will continue to update the app regularly as I have time to work on it. While I can't promise to add every feature request, if you have a specific request, feel free to email it to me (dave256apps@me.com).

See http://www.dave256apps.com for more information about the app. There are a few videos there showing more information about the app and how to use it.

## Key features

- Flexible name importing (CSV, Contacts)
- Display photos next to names
- Customizable attendance statuses
- QR/barcode scanning for status recording
- Course meeting time options
- Multiple report formats (CSV)
- Data file sharing and backup

## Chart rankings

- #196 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of Attendance2?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use for attendance
- 🚀 Quick attendance taking
- 📸 Photo option for student names
- 📧 Excellent export/reporting options
- 💬 Responsive developer support
- 🎯 Flexible and customizable
- 💡 QR code scanning is efficient
- 📈 Great for large groups/classes
- ⏱️ Saves significant time
- 📂 Dropbox integration is helpful
- 🧑‍🏫 Designed by a teacher for teachers

**Cons**

- 🤔 Can be complicated/tedious
- 👎 Older versions preferred by some
- 🎨 UI not always intuitive/pretty
- ⏳ Learning curve for new features
- 🔄 Some features missing from older versions

**Commonly reported bugs**

- 🐛 Crashing on launch (iOS 7)
- 🐛 Touch responsiveness issues
- 🐛 Buttons not responsive
- 🐛 App crashes on launch (iOS 8 issue)
- 🐛 Login screen freezes (implied by 'Doesn't even open')
- 🐛 Incompatible with older devices (implied by iOS 7/8 issues)

**Most requested features**

- Live sync between multiple devices
- One-click solution for emailing photos
- Generate daily roster of attendance
- Customizable spreadsheet output
- One-button sync to Dropbox
- Ability to add students from contacts (older reviews)
- Return of select random students/groups feature
- View student notes in 'Take Attendance' mode
- iCloud integration for sync across devices
- Ability to put grades in as well
- More intuitive UI/navigation
- Sync student database from Dropbox/Google Drive

## Recent user reviews (10 of 83)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/attendance2/id536206472/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Would like a refund

*2024-09-30*

Extremely disappointed in this app. I read the reviews and thought it would be great to help me keep attendance if the teams I coach. Difficult to use. Please refund the cost

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2020-12-02*

This app is great and the support is even better. It helps so much in tracking data for my classes.

### 3/5 — Cvs import procedure

*2020-01-07*

Importing cvs can be a pain. Videos are helpful, but he talks to fast and doesn’t take the time to really explain well.

**Developer response:** Please email me if you need help. I’ve tried to balance making it as general as possible to handle any CSV file format but also as easy as possible. There are videos on my website showing the steps.

### 5/5 — Just what we need!

*2019-11-10*

Quick response when I had a problem with email button not showing up. As soon as I emailed with a question I had an almost immediate response with possible solutions. I have been using this app for a year and a half to take attendance at church. It is a wonderful app. I recommend it!!

### 5/5 — Choir folders

*2019-08-22*

I’m one of those users who has a class of 130 people, and scanning binders is super handy! I appreciate just being able to do it

If I had a super wish list, it would be:
Live update/sync between multiple devices (I have multiple iPads in my class, so if it was simple to scan with two and speed up the process and have it sync... well that’d be the dream)!

Also, is it ios13 supported already? Thanks for your work!

**Developer response:** Syncing is very difficult and can have conflicts so I haven’t tried it yet. I don’t want to risk data corruption. You can put half the class in one class on one iOS device and the other half in a different class on the other device and then copy the course to one device so one device has both half-courses on it but you can’t then combine into one course file. I’ve done a little testing with the early iOS 13 betas and the app works (although there’s no support for dark mode). I will do more checking as we get to the later betas and make any updates if necessary.

### 5/5 — Outstanding App For Teachers

*2018-09-06*

My colleagues and I have been using this app for years with great success.  If you are a teacher who regularly works with large amounts of students, and are looking for a way to quickly take attendance, this is THE app!  The developer is also accessible and helpful if you need to contact him.  As a teacher, this is one of the few apps that I’ve not only used for years but has truly made the attendance-taking part of my job much easier.  If I could give it 6 stars I would.

### 5/5 — Very good App

*2018-07-26, version 6.1.1*

I have used this app for many, many years and....I purchased an iPad just to use this app, which is not on Android.  It accomplishes my goal, which is relating student name to face to attendance.

The Attendance app has been critical to me for a long time because I could quickly and easily capture student photo with student name and email those pictures with 2 clicks to supporting colleagues.  I am still learning the new app & Mr. Dave is very responsive and has an FAQ web page with fast to-the-point tutorials that address your needs.  

There are various reports to email and I do hope that a one-click solution for emailing photos will be added.

I absolutely love this app that is clearly by a teacher for teachers.

### 5/5 — Great app for attendance...

*2018-06-27, version 6.1.1*

I am a choir director and have used Attendance2 for years.  It has never been the “prettiest” app, but does it ever do the job.

The developer does a great job of responding to questions.

I have used this app to have choirs of 60 students scan in before class (I know of one director who had 120 and had students scan in via two different iPads...one for males, one for females).  I have used it on a tour, having students scan in as they walk by me.

There are a number of ways to handle the scanning ability (QR codes).  You can generate the QR codes outside the app, or the app will do so as well.  You can print them or distribute them digitally.  I found that my high school students, particularly on tour, would take a picture of the QR code and scan in with their phone—the backlighting of a phone works GREAT.

Also...printing the QR code on labels (I bought a box of full page 1/2 page UPS labels), I could put labels in folders, causing students to have to have their folder at the start of class (there is a tendency in choir for students to get their folders AFTER warm-ups, which is always an annoyance for the teacher).

I have taken attendance a number of ways, and this has always been the most effective and accurate.  I can’t praise this app highly enough.

So yes, it isn’t “pretty.”  It doesn’t matter...it is a heavy weight champ in my world.

### 4/5 — Where are the roster?

*2018-05-10*

I truly enjoy using the app.  However, I wish the app would allow you to generate a daily roster of the students attendance.

**Developer response:** Thanks for buying Attendance2 and leaving a review. There are a couple options for this.

1. On the screen where you've taken attendance for the day, scroll the top buttons and press "Communicate". The last three rows there give you the option of report including everyone with their attendance status, a report just listing those not there, or a report of just those who were there. This is for that single day.

2. On the main screen for a course, scroll down and select Spreadsheet report and that will generate a report showing the statuses for everyone for all dates between the start date and end date that are specified in the Report settings. You can also customize what fields appear in the report using the Report Settings.

Assuming I understand what you're asking and this helps, I'd greatly appreciate you updating your review to 5 stars. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Support

*2018-01-10*

The developer was quick to respond back to me with quick fixes for the issues I was having. Thanks!!

## Frequently asked questions about Attendance2

### What does Attendance2 do?

Attendance2 is a mobile application designed for tracking attendance. It allows users to easily record attendance for individuals, customize statuses, display photos, and generate reports. The app offers flexible data import and export options, making it suitable for various tracking needs.

### What are the key features of Attendance2?

Key features include flexible importing of names from CSV files or contacts, displaying photos next to names, customizable attendance statuses, manual status selection, and QR/barcode scanning for quick recording. It also supports setting course meeting times, offers multiple report options, and allows for data file sharing and backup.

### How much does Attendance2 cost?

Attendance2 is a paid application. The specific pricing details can be found on the app store where it is listed. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided description.

### What platforms is Attendance2 available on?

Based on the description referencing the 'original iOS Attendance app', it is highly probable that Attendance2 is available on iOS devices. Further information regarding Android availability would need to be confirmed through the app store listing.

### How can I use Attendance2 for managing my classes?

You can use Attendance2 to manage your classes by importing your student roster, setting up custom statuses like 'Present', 'Absent', or 'Late', and then easily marking attendance each day. The app's ability to display student photos and generate reports on attendance patterns can help identify students who may need extra support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.3.1 — 2025-06-08

Minor bug fix for screen mirroring.

### 7.3 — 2025-05-14

Minor updates for new operating system versions.

### 7.2.1 — 2022-09-10

Bug fixes for future iOS updates

### 7.2 — 2022-06-18

Larger QR codes and fixes for future iOS/iPadOS updates.

### 7.1.0 — 2021-06-27

Support for Dropbox's new authentication requirements. After Dropbox forces the change on September 30, 2021, if Dropbox support in Attendance2 does not work for you, please unlink and relink with Dropbox on the app's first screen.
Now that Dropbox has provided privacy information about their service, I have updated the app's privacy guidelines. Note that I do not collect any data so if you do not use the Dropbox functionality, no data should be collected. If you use the options to load/save data from Dropbox, they do collect some information in order to connect to their service. Here is their information:

https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c#app-store-connect-privacy-labels

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