# RCA House Points — user reviews > 96 indexed App Store user reviews of RCA House Points by The Ron Clark Academy Inc, rated 3.90/5 from 238 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-house-points/id1473505576/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rca-house-points/id1473505576.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 152 · 4★ 12 · 3★ 17 · 2★ 13 · 1★ 44 ## What do users think of RCA House Points? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Easy to use - 💡 Engaging and interactive - 🚀 Instant point updates - 🔒 Secure and private - 👍 Helpful for tracking student progress - 💡 Positive school culture and community - 👍 Convenient communication with teachers **Cons** - 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes - 🐛 Slow performance and loading issues - 🐛 Unreliable app functionality - 🐛 Inconsistent user experience - 🐛 Difficult to navigate and use **Commonly reported bugs** - Home screen locked - Inability to award points - Constant error messages - Incompatibility with iOS updates - Kiosk display not functioning as promised **Most requested features** - Improved app stability and reliability - Faster performance and loading times - Enhanced user interface and navigation - Better integration with school systems - Expanded communication features ## Newest reviews (12 of 96) ### 3/5 — App Crashes A Lot *2025-12-14, version 3.21.2* I like the concept but the app crashes A LOT. I can’t see the leaderboard and when I try to filter the houses, it crashes and jumps back to the Home Screen. ### 4/5 — Great but frustrating *2025-08-28* Love the app but when I sent a text to the teacher my messaging screen goes black after I click on it so I can’t receive or send any messages again. It’s getting very frustrating now. I even deleted the app and downloaded it again but still doing the same thing. **Developer response:** Hi, thank you for the kind words and for taking the time to share this! We're really sorry the messaging screen is giving you trouble, we know how frustrating it is when something stops working, especially after reinstalling. This sounds like something specific to your account that we'd like to dig into. Please reach out to us at housepoints@ronclarkacademy.com and we'll get it resolved for you as quickly as possible! ### 2/5 — Great Concept *2025-03-06, version 3.15.9* Cumbersome and slow, not efficient for immediate use in school due to loading issues and interface layers ### 2/5 — Can’t stand this app *2024-03-20* This app is clunky and counter intuitive. Really disappointed our school is using fundraising money for this program. Hard to navigate, frequent bugs and issues within the app. It’s just awful. I gave it 2 stars rather than 1 because I appreciate the effort and focus on reinforcing positive behavior but the app itself is worthless. **Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback. We’re truly sorry that your experience with the app hasn’t been ideal. We understand how important it is for the app to be intuitive and reliable, especially for a school setting. Since your review, we’ve made significant improvements to both the user interface and performance of the app. We’ve worked hard to address many of the issues you mentioned, and we're continuing to refine the app based on valuable feedback like yours. We really appreciate your recognition of the focus on reinforcing positive behavior, and if you're open to trying the app again, we’d love to hear your thoughts on the latest version. Your input helps us continue improving! Thank you again for sharing. ### 2/5 — Crashes and freezes too much *2024-02-14, version 3.0.2* I’ve had to delete this app and re-download several times due to app not working. It either randomly closes when in use, or freezes up with a black screen. Not impressed. ### 2/5 — Good program, garbage app *2023-12-18, version 3.0* The house system is fun. Not entirely sure why the school needs to pay for something basically stolen from Harry Potter but that’s neither here nor there. The app specifically is slow and annoying to use. It logs me out and I have to reengage a teacher to get me back in. ### 2/5 — Slow and difficult to use *2023-09-19, version 2.2.1* I love RCA but this app is slow as molasses and difficult to use. The user interface is not very friendly, it takes forever to pull kids up, etc. ### 3/5 — Lag and error codes *2023-09-14, version 2.2.1* Very slow to pull up student names. Plus an error message. ### 5/5 — New App Smell *2023-09-08* The updated RCA House Points app is fantastic. The Two-Way Messaging with teachers keeps me in the loop about my child's progress. The new interface is user-friendly, and the added security features give me peace of mind. It's a must-have for any parent. Five stars! ### 5/5 — Love it! *2023-09-08* This app exemplifies the love that the teachers have for every student. They are looking for the students to do well. I love to be able to track our house standings and ways that I can continue to encourage my child. ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2023-09-08, version 2.2.1* I love the opportunity to communicate with my students’s instructors, as well as keep track of his point accumulation. ### 5/5 — I love this app!! *2023-09-08, version 2.2.1* The interface is pretty easy to use. You can easily view house points, speak with teachers and so much!!! ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Needs work *2026-03-19, version 3.27.0* Posting in the school feed is pointless when you don’t get a notification about it. No ability to comment on the posts which makes communication hard. It won’t work if there is an update needed but doesn’t tell you that an update is needed. ### 1/5 — Horrible never again *2025-06-07, version 3.17.3* A truly horrible game stands out not just for its flaws, but for how deeply it disappoints on nearly every level. The gameplay might be clunky or unresponsive, leaving players confused or frustrated as they struggle to perform even basic actions. Controls can feel like an afterthought, making every moment of interaction a chore. Visuals often appear outdated or lazily assembled, with jarring animations, low-resolution textures, and environments that look copy-pasted rather than thoughtfully designed. On top of that, bugs and glitches run rampant — characters clipping through walls, getting stuck, or even crashing the entire game at random points. Poor storytelling is another defining trait. If there is a narrative at all, it’s often riddled with clichés, plot holes, or painfully bad dialogue that disconnects players from any sense of immersion. Characters may be bland or irritating, making it hard to care about what’s happening or who it’s happening to. Sound design usually follows suit — with repetitive or grating music, awkward voice acting, or effects that don’t match the action on screen. What makes a bad game truly awful, though, is the feeling of wasted time. When players are left with no sense of reward, progress, or enjoyment, it becomes clear that the game fails at its most essential purpose: to entertain. Whether through rushed development, lack of vision, or plain laziness, horrible games feel like broken promises — a reminder that not everything with a flashy title or trailer is worth your attention. This game is not only dead too me but I think all the devs should die in a horrible final destination I hope you burn in the deepest pit and you will be pricked by the people you have tortured, the overall experience and story is just horrible it is so bad I think you should burn . BURn. There is no way to describe how much I want to shoot you with a AK, 32., or maybe even just a Glock 17, I have been getting into handguns lately. Honestly I can’t take it anymore, my wife is going to leave me and I am so lost. The smoking and drugs are killing me. My liver is failing and I don’t know what to do. The wife got full custody and I don’t know what to do, I’m so lost I just need a sign. I hate the world the only way I can survive is writing this review. I hate everything, I can’t with the wife. Full custody is hurting me, I love the kids but the judge wouldn’t let me see them for “reasons” I can’t I going to shoot the wife I need the kids I can’t anymore. I’m going to end the judge. How do you write like you’re running out of time. I just want to take a dump but I can’t because of the stress in my butt. A special shoutout go to Ava padlock who I hope burns in the deepest,deepest pit. I hope she drops a penny and then her ac blows then the house burns killing the dogs all of them everything and everyone will be gone. Sincerely, Beef Wellington (P.S. I hate diggers and riggers) ### 1/5 — Frozen Screen/Useless *2023-11-29* When the app was working it was wonderful for immediate point awarding. Unfortunately even after deleting, reinstalling, updating, repeating and contacting support nothing has changed. The app is useless if one cannot enter points due to a frozen screen. App support replied to my email initially and is now on radio silence. Very disappointing. This is the case on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. ### 1/5 — So many glitches *2023-11-02, version 2.2.1* Crashes constantly. Nothing worse than trying to give a house point and being like “wait let me write this down” because the app isn’t working AGAIN. ### 1/5 — Home Screen Locked *2023-10-25, version 2.2.1* Maybe someone on here can help. I work at an elementary school. I have downloaded this app. However the Home Screen is locked. I can’t reward any points to students. I have an iPhone 13 Pro. No one at my work has this problem. Please HELP! ### 1/5 — Bad app to use *2023-10-20, version 2.2.1* Worst app ever!!! I tried clicking on help but it literally did nothing Dont recommend using. ### 1/5 — Will not download *2023-10-01, version 2.2.1* This app keeps showing errors and will not update or download- very frustrating ### 1/5 — Terrifically broken *2023-09-14, version 2.2.1* I’ve uninstalled, rebooted, reinstalled and this app barely loads. It hangs, crashes generates a bunch of errors and typically won’t even sign in. Not sure what happened over the summer but wow is this bad. ### 1/5 — App will not load *2020-09-11, version 1.2.2* Just keeps scrolling through the banners but never loads. Very expensive for something that doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — Won’t load *2020-08-12, version 1.2.2* Information won’t load. It keeps flashing through all of the House colors and saying that it’s fetching different information but that’s as far as it gets. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I Love this game *2025-12-18, version 3.21.2* I have been trying to get this done ### 5/5 — I LOVE the update *2024-03-14* I am a student using this app to track my Housepoints and there was a design update and I love it background 10 out of 10 design 10 out of 10 and it is so much more organized so overall keep it this way😀😀 ### 5/5 — Easy to Use *2024-03-06* This has been a game changer for our school! It simplifies the process of awarding points, has great graphics, and is easy to use. This app has transformed our school culture, making it feel more connected and supportive. Highly recommend it for any school looking to boost student morale and parental involvement. ### 5/5 — Love It! *2024-01-23, version 3.0.1* For someone who loves to know everything with a push of a button this app is the best. Love seeing the reason why the student was given the point(s). ### 5/5 — Amazing *2024-01-10, version 3.0.1* This is a great interactive app to keep parents and kids engaged ### 5/5 — Powerful, positive, and private *2024-01-10* My child’s school has been using this for the past 4 years and we LOVE this app so much. It makes us feel connected to the school and loved as a community! Getting an instant message about a positive note that happened at school helps guide our conversations on the way home. Students can track their own points, set goals, and choose rewards based on their preferences. The school pairs the app with displays throughout the campus that highlights great things happening and students pictures pop up throughout the day. Kids seeing their faces displayed for positive behavior is so motivating! They are continuing to add new features with each update and the ability to message makes this even more impactful. ### 5/5 — This app is very nice *2023-11-10, version 2.2.1* Hi I’m 8 and my teacher has gave me 40 points In all. My teacher is very kind and I’m in St Juan Diego. I think one of the helpers in my school are in charge of this app. All schools should have this. ### 5/5 — Positive Behavior *2023-09-27* My kids and I love this app! They’re so proud to tell me to check the app for their house point. They check it often as well. My favorite feature is the teacher’s positive affirmations. ### 5/5 — Progress ⚡️ *2023-09-10* I love to get an overview of my daughters progress over time. It allows me to measure areas where she can improve or simply congratulate. This app is very effective for the culture of the school. Keeps us all excited to grow and achieve. ### 5/5 — Great app *2023-09-09, version 2.2.1* I love this app! It is easy to manage and a fun way to interact for school. I would recommend this app to any school, big or small. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*