Canvas by Instructure

Canvas by Instructure

by Instructure Inc.

2.8M ratings
1465 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 8, 2011
  • August 12, 2026

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Access your courses and stay organized with this learning app. Track assignments, submit work, participate in discussions, and even study offline. It supports integrated tools and accessibility features for a seamless educational experience.

✓View grades and track assignments
✓Submit assignments and take quizzes
✓Join class discussions
✓Download courses for offline access
✓Receive push notifications and reminders
✓Integrated classroom tools and dark mode
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What's New in Canvas by Instructure

8.12.1

August 12, 2026

- Fixed navigation issues on iOS 27.

Charts

Top Free

📊 4

Education

The app has maintained its position at 4 recently.

Last updated on September 26, 2026.

User reviews

Embarrassing

The dashboard isn’t helpful and says there’s nothing to do when I have assignments due the next day. Notifications of grading or comments literally doesn’t work, just loads on a blank assignment details page for infinity. There’s no point in opening the notifications

Bugs

I already don’t wanna do the assigment’s but I can’t even open any files on the canvas app, it just shows the code version of the document.

The “To-Do” doesn’t update

I’m so frustrated because the To-Do does not update correctly and caused me to miss several due assignments. It says nothing is due until I go in and manually refresh it then wow what do you know.. a bunch of assignments due the same night…….

Fine but has problems with the to do page

It is fine but has a problem with the to do page. It always shows like 100 notifications and never disappears.

DO NOT USE

Just use the online Canvas. This has inaccurate postings, incomplete to-do lists and overall really buggy details which resulted in me missing assignments the app didn't show.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App freezing and crashing

Bug

Inability to view all course content

Bug

Inconsistent behavior across devices

Bug

Unreliable assignment submission

Bug

Syncing issues between app and website

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Dark mode option

Feature

Improved discussion board functionality

Feature

Ability to edit posts/comments

Feature

Integration with personal calendars

Feature

More granular notification controls

Feature

FAQ

What does the Canvas app do?

This app allows learners to stay connected to their courses, track assignments and grades, participate in discussions, and submit assignments. It's designed to keep students organized and engaged with their academic work, even when they're offline.

What are the key features of the Canvas app?

Key features include organizing coursework with grade tracking and assignment reminders, engaging with classmates through discussions, learning by submitting assignments and taking quizzes, and downloading full courses for offline study. It also supports integrated tools and accessibility features.

Is the Canvas app free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. The provided information indicates no in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free experience for learners.

What kind of devices is the Canvas app compatible with?

The description does not specify exact device compatibility. However, as a mobile application, it is designed for use on smartphones and tablets, likely supporting both iOS and Android operating systems.

Can I use the Canvas app without an internet connection?

Yes, a significant feature of the app is its offline functionality. You can download full courses and continue studying even when you do not have an internet connection.