# My BackPack Mobile

> Mobile access to school data for parents, students, and faculty. (iPhone/iPad app by VenturEd Solutions LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-backpack-mobile/id534540000 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [VenturEd Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1811371542)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 41 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.1 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-06-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-backpack-mobile/id534540000/reviews.md

## What is My BackPack Mobile?

My BackPack Mobile lets parents, students, and faculty access school-related data on the go. Similar to the desktop version, user access is based on communities, and data security is controlled through the school’s Ascendance applications. Log in with your existing My BackPack credentials.

Students and parents can search the directory, review grades and comments, check assignments, view schedules, and attendance, and (parents only) check balances. Teachers and staff can search the directory, view grades and schedule, and enter daily or class attendance.

For All Users:
•Search the Student/Parent Directory by student or by parent (note that the information displayed may be limited based on individual publishing preferences).
•View contact information for the school.
•Change password for Advantage Mobile/My BackPack (non-LDAP users only).

For Parents:
•View Child Summary information, including a photo if available.
•Review your child’s marking period grades and comments.
•See your child’s schedule.
•Review attendance data for your child.
•Check your child’s homework assignments and daily assignment grades, where available.
•Check your account balances.

For Students:
•Review your marking period grades and comments.
•See your schedule.
•Review your attendance records.
•Check your homework assignments and daily assignment grades, where available.

For Faculty/Staff:
•View marking period grades and comments for your students.
•See your schedule.
•Enter Daily Attendance for your homeroom.
•Enter Class Attendance for your class sections.

Please note that the set of functions and data available to you will depend on the security configuration set up by your school!

## Key features

- Student/Parent Directory Search
- View Grades and Comments
- Check Assignments
- Review Schedules
- Track Attendance
- View Account Balances (Parents)
- Enter Attendance (Faculty)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-backpack-mobile/id534540000/reviews.md

### 1/5 — …

*2021-08-27*

So good I forgot to rate it 5 stars 😐

### 1/5 — still does not work

*2020-06-04*

If I could give 0 stars, I would. Why is this even given out as an option? The mobile application does not work. When is it going to be fixed?

### 5/5 — Wow

*2019-01-22*

Amazing

### 1/5 — Does not work!

*2018-09-11*

It looks like this app has not been updated for a year! I would love to be able to check my kids grades on my phone, but this app won’t even log in. I asked one of my kids teachers and her answer was she not surprised since the interface for my backpack is horrible.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2018-08-20*

Every time I open the app, it crashes 
Cant even know my score

### 1/5 — Awful

*2018-08-11*

The title speaks for itself. This app is just awful

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2018-03-07*

I opened this app and it said it couldn’t make a connection and it hasn’t worked since I got it.

### 4/5 — LINDENHALL PA

*2017-02-01*

I was here-sabrina

### 1/5 — Server error

*2016-02-04*

When trying to log on continues to give cannot connect server error.

### 5/5 — This is awesome!

*2014-05-23*

Advantage has been so helpful! Thank you!!!!

## Frequently asked questions about My BackPack Mobile

### What can parents do with My BackPack Mobile?

Parents can view their child's grades, comments, schedule, attendance, and homework assignments. They can also check account balances and search the student/parent directory.

### What can students do with My BackPack Mobile?

Students can review their grades, comments, schedule, attendance, and homework assignments. They can also search the student/parent directory.

### What can faculty/staff do with My BackPack Mobile?

Faculty and staff can view student grades and comments, see their schedule, and enter daily or class attendance for their students.

### How is data security handled in My BackPack Mobile?

Data security is controlled through the school's Ascendance applications, and user access is based on communities. Users log in with their existing My BackPack credentials.

### Does My BackPack Mobile have ads?

No, My BackPack Mobile does not contain advertisements.

### What is the update frequency for My BackPack Mobile?

The app was last updated on January 26, 2017, with version 1.0.5. Future updates would depend on the developer's release schedule.

### What devices support My BackPack Mobile?

My BackPack Mobile is supported on iPhone and iPod devices.

### What is the user sentiment for My BackPack Mobile?

The app has a rating of 1.8 stars from 41 ratings, indicating a generally negative user sentiment based on available data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2017-01-26

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Advantage Mobile is now My BackPack Mobile!

Fixes for iOS 10; Support for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

### 1.0.4 — 2017-01-06

Advantage Mobile is now My BackPack Mobile!

Fixes for iOS 10; Support for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus

### 1.0.3 — 2016-02-03

Fixes for iOS 9

### 1.0.2 — 2014-12-27

Fixes for iOS 8

### 1.0.1 — 2013-12-06

Fixes for iOS 7

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