Blackboard

Blackboard

by Anthology Inc.

441K ratings
1980 reviews
#31 in free Education
📚 Education
📊 Productivity
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 16, 2015
  • July 15, 2026
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About

This app connects students and instructors to their institution's learning management system. Access course materials, submit assignments, track grades, and communicate with peers and instructors on the go.

Course updates and announcements
Assignment submission and testing
Grade tracking
Discussion board management
Material organization
Real-time notifications
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What's New in Blackboard

11.6.0

July 15, 2026

Bug fixes - Institution Page missing after login. The Institution Page now displays correctly as the landing page for affected users. - Documents on alternate Blackboard subdomains. Documents hosted on alternate Blackboard subdomains (e.g., alt-*.blackboard.com) now render correctly.

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📊 31

Education

The app has maintained its position at 31 recently.

Last updated on August 28, 2026.

User reviews

Freezing and crashing

App keeps freezing and crashing on IPhone 14 Pro. Loads course list, then freezes when you click anything

Literally unusable

Takes me back to the main menu every 5 seconds, I can’t see what my professor messaged me or message them back while I’m in the hospital and don’t have access to my main computer.

Canvas is better

I began using this app as I transferred universities and this was what they use. Previously I had only used Canvas so that was my standard for what an educational app should be like. Blackboard needs to take notes on how to make an app for iPhone and iPad. I cannot open a link on this app because if I do the only way to close out of it is to get off the app and clear it from the phone. I cannot open barely do work on my phone on the app and submitting assignments is out the window. It’s clear though that the company does not care about their reviews because they have not replied to a single one nor have they tried to fix it.
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Can't login on the app

I logged out around a month ago ans literally could not log back in at all no matter what i did. Cross site tracking, restarted my phone, deleted the app and redownloades it and nothing seems to work. I can login perfectly fine on desktop or website but the app? Nope. It doesn't work at all, and now I have to just go through my mac or the website to see what my teachers post immediately instead of being able to check on my phone.
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Functional

VERY hard to navigate back and forth when clicking links you often have to return to the page with all your classes after opening a link which is annoying when you should just be able to click a back arrow or forward arrow to return to a page again.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Activity stream not loading properly

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web

Bug

Inability to view full assignment details

Bug

Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to customize course order

Feature

Improved notifications and alerts

Feature

Split-screen functionality for multitasking

Feature

Offline access to course materials

Feature

FAQ

What does the Blackboard app do?

The Blackboard app connects users to their institution's Blackboard learning management system. It allows students to access course materials, submit assignments, check grades, and receive notifications. Instructors can manage course content, grade assignments, and engage with students.

Is the Blackboard app free to use?

Yes, the Blackboard app is free to download and use. However, its functionality is dependent on your educational institution's subscription and configuration of the Blackboard platform.

What features are available for students?

Students can stay informed about course updates, receive real-time alerts for due dates and announcements, manage coursework by submitting assignments and taking tests, and easily check their grades for courses, assignments, and tests.

What features are available for instructors?

Instructors can efficiently manage courses by uploading and organizing materials, set up custom alerts for submissions and student messages, streamline grading from their mobile device, and engage students through announcements and discussion threads.

What are the system requirements for the Blackboard app?

The app functions in conjunction with your institution's Blackboard server. Specific compatibility details and required software versions may vary based on your institution's settings and Blackboard updates. It is recommended to check your institution's IT guidelines for optimal performance.