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Populi

Populi

by Populi, Inc

26 ratings
69 reviews
📚 Education
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2009
  • September 14, 2026

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Populi, Inc
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About

This app connects to a college management system, allowing faculty and students to manage coursework, attendance, and communication. It offers features for grading, submitting assignments, checking grades, and accessing course materials.

✓Automatic attendance via Bluetooth beacon
✓Grade assignments and run discussions
✓Submit assignments and take tests
✓Check grades and view course bulletin boards
✓Manage admissions leads
✓View and pay balances, show ID card
✓Search library and place holds
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Populi. Based on 26 reviews and a 2.5/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 52 negatives reviewers mention most about this Education app.

Positive things

  • 👍Works for some users
  • 👍Can see grades and assignments
  • 👍Easy to navigate for some
  • 👍Good for on-the-go access
  • 👍In-app document viewer
  • 👍Quick access to directions via maps
  • 👍Well-designed SIS add-on
  • 👍Access course content in-app
  • 👍Intuitive design
  • 👍Tap address to get directions

Negative things

  • 🐛App is useless for many
  • 🐛UI is outdated
  • 🐛Navigation is clunky
  • 🐛Lacks location/Bluetooth features
  • 🐛No accessibility support
  • 🐛Patchy at times
  • 🐛Inconsistent and glitchy
  • 🐛Files don't open
  • 🐛Logs out frequently
  • 🐛Stuck at v1
  • 🐛No dark mode
  • 🐛No OneDrive/Dropbox integration
  • 🐛Courses not listed on login
  • 🐛No online meeting integration
  • 🐛Full of bugs and crashes
  • 🐛Worse than the website
  • 🐛Loses ability to view lessons/tests
  • 🐛Needs update but none available
  • 🐛Inability to remember login
  • 🐛No automatic Face ID
  • 🐛Files won't download
  • 🐛White screen of death
  • 🐛Barely works
  • 🐛Crashing when scrolling
  • 🐛Freezes when navigating
  • 🐛Can't access lessons page
  • 🐛Payment section needs improvement
  • 🐛No option to save payment info
  • 🐛Push notifications don't deep link
  • 🐛No iPad version
  • 🐛Uses phone-only design on iPad
  • 🐛Missing syllabus
  • 🐛No assignment submission
  • 🐛No test taking
  • 🐛Harder to use than web platform
  • 🐛Menu missing after upgrade
  • 🐛Files no longer visible
  • 🐛Crashes immediately upon opening
  • 🐛Doesn't do much
  • 🐛Dashboard doesn't work
  • 🐛Not aesthetically pleasing
  • 🐛Doesn't communicate well with server
  • 🐛Lacks features of website
  • 🐛Can't view past terms
  • 🐛Can't view degree audit
  • 🐛Can't view class dashboard
  • 🐛Can't post/respond
  • 🐛Can't view absences
  • 🐛Can't view grades for ended classes
  • 🐛Slow loading
  • 🐛Attendance method time-consuming
  • 🐛No save button for attendance
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What's New in Populi

6.5

September 14, 2026

Improve Push Notifications.

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Not working

Once I downloaded and opened the app, it stays on the page it opens that has the word “continue”. However, when I tap on the only option “continue”, nothing happens. I deleted and reinstalled getting the same result.
First Sergeant RetiredFirst Sergeant Retired

Don’t

This app has been hacked. Schools won’t do anything.
This is hard for me to sayThis is hard for me to say

App does not work

This app is useless. Click to open and nothing. It’s really a pain to have to go through the website version for college.
number1butterflychasernumber1butterflychaser

UI Update…

The app is functional and does what it’s supposed to do, but it really needs an overhaul. The UI is outdated, the main navigation is only in the hamburger menu, and offers no tabs. It also does not offer any location or Bluetooth enablement for the end user. It requires another user (faculty/professor) to enable a feature (beacon) within the app in order for the end user (student) to even see the request for location services and Bluetooth.

There’s also no accessibility support to increase font size or icon sizes.

The app is in dire need of an update!!
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DJ Yung VibeDJ Yung Vibe

UI Update…

The app is functional and does what it’s supposed to do, but it really needs an overhaul. The UI is outdated, the main navigation is only in the hamburger menu, and offers no tabs.

There’s also no accessibility support to increase font size or icon sizes.
DJ Yung VibeDJ Yung Vibe
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

41 issues

App stays on 'continue' page

Bug

App is hacked

Bug

App does not work on opening

Bug

Assignments won't submit

Bug

Files no longer open

Bug

App logs out users

Bug

Cannot open files through the app

Bug

Application feels stuck at v1

Bug

App works only half the time

Bug

App is full of bugs and crashes

Bug

App frequently loses ability to view lessons and tests

Bug

Error message: needs to be updated, but no update available

Bug

App signs out every time it's opened

Bug

Unable to access posted files

Bug

Unable to login after iPhone update

Bug

White screen of death after login

Bug

App logs out constantly

Bug

White screen of death when trying to log back in

Bug

Cannot access lessons page

Bug

App crashes when scrolling

Bug

App freezes when navigating

Bug

Cannot access lessons page on classes

Bug

Inability to stay logged in

Bug

Random logouts

Bug

Developer claims issue fixed, but it's not

Bug

App keeps logging out 3-4 times a day

Bug

Problems with staying logged in

Bug

Last update was 6 months ago

Bug

Institution does not populate on login screen

Bug

App is useless, like using a browser

Bug

App not designed for iPads

Bug

App uses center of screen on iPad

Bug

Menu missing after upgrade

Bug

Files no longer visible, 'unable to connect to Populi'

Bug

App broke after iOS update

Bug

App pops open and closes immediately

Bug

New app update crashes immediately upon opening

Bug

App doesn't communicate well with Populi server

Bug

App doesn't offer same features as website

Bug

App is slow

Bug

Attendance feature is time consuming

Bug
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Requested Features

27 requests

Overhaul UI

Feature

Add tabs to navigation

Feature

Enable location and Bluetooth

Feature

Accessibility support (font/icon size)

Feature

Dark mode

Feature

Upload assignments from OneDrive/Dropbox

Feature

Integration with online meeting apps

Feature

Face ID unlock

Feature

Save payment information

Feature

Deep link push notifications

Feature

Comment on assignments from app

Feature

iPad version

Feature

Print lessons

Feature

Submit assignments

Feature

Take tests

Feature

Make all website features available on app

Feature

Update app to include more website features

Feature

Allow files to be opened in other programs

Feature

View attendance

Feature

View grades for all classes

Feature

View past terms

Feature

View degree audit

Feature

View class dashboard

Feature

Post/respond to class dashboard

Feature

Save attendance default to 'present'

Feature

Mail functionality

Feature

Full complement of Populi features (bill paying, news feed, rosters, calendars)

Feature

FAQ

What does the Populi app do?

The Populi app provides a mobile interface for the Populi college management system. It allows faculty to manage courses, attendance, and grading, while students can check grades, submit assignments, and access course materials. It also facilitates communication and administrative tasks.

What are the key features for students?

Students can use the app to check their grades, submit assignments, take tests, participate in course discussions, and check in for attendance. They can also view and pay their school balance, access their ID card, view calendars, and search the library.

What are the key features for faculty?

Faculty can use the app to grade assignments, run discussions, take attendance automatically using Bluetooth beacons, and post to course Bulletin Boards. They can also join course conferences and manage admissions leads.

Is the Populi app free to use?

Yes, the Populi app is free to download and use. It requires a login for the Populi college management system, which is provided by your educational institution.

What devices is the Populi app compatible with?

The app is designed for use with iPhones. Specific iOS version compatibility is not detailed in the description, but it leverages iPhone's Bluetooth beacon technology for attendance.