# SchoolSpeak

> Mobile access to SchoolSpeak school management portal content for users. (iPhone/iPad app by SchoolSpeak Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolspeak/id972010537 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SchoolSpeak Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/972010536)
- Category: Education, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.66/5 from 19,393 App Store ratings · 54 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-01-04
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolspeak/id972010537/reviews.md

## What is SchoolSpeak?

Are you a user of SchoolSpeak, the complete school management solution? Try out our new iOS App. You will need your SchoolSpeak user id and password to access the App.

Using the App you can access the same content available on your SchoolSpeak web portal – announcements, calendar events, homework, grades, report cards, lunch ordering and other features enabled by your school, but in a whole new way. SchoolSpeak App can be used by multiple users on the same device, for example, students can use the App on a parent’s iPhone – each user will login to the App and set up a PIN for quick and easy access.

App will require a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection to the Internet for logging in and updating content. Please note that using the app on mobile data connection may cause additional charges. App provides you the option to disable mobile data use.

App can retain an offline record of some of the content available online, such as calendar, announcement, homework and member list, on the device, and you will be able to access it even when the device is not connected to the Internet. Imagine accessing your school calendar, announcements and member list on a plane trip.

This app is for receiving information on your SchoolSpeak portal. We will be adding edit functionality in the future revisions.

We are excited to hear from you and incorporate your feedback in future releases. Please take a moment to send your comments and suggestions to feedback@SchoolSpeak.com.
 
>> Who can use it? 
    
Current SchoolSpeak users:
* School Administrators
* Teachers
* Parents
* Students (if allowed by school.)

Users need SchoolSpeak user id and password to access the App.
    
 
>> How does SchoolSpeak work?
 
SchoolSpeak brings all solutions for schools under a single login - online communication, student information, secure portal, attendance, grade book, report cards, homework, announcements, calendars, email, text messaging, lunch ordering, online store, payments, online emergency forms, volunteer signup, emergency notification and more.

Any user of SchoolSpeak can login to App using his/her SchoolSpeak login id and password. Upon successful login, user is presented the home page where all information relevant to the user is organized in a concise and logical manner.
 
SchoolSpeak App is organized into 5 tabs - Menu, Home, Members, Email and More. 
Menu – Access any information quickly. Quickly navigate to the item you are looking for. Use this to view latest grades.
Home – a concise and organized view of all information relevant for today or the date range selected.
Members – list or lookup anyone in school. Click on a name to view contact details. Click to email, phone or text.
Email other users, whole class, team or school
More – provide feedback, contact school, view all calendars, change PIN, update App content etc.  
 
>> What features are included?
 
App currently supports viewing content and emailing. Edit functions will be provided in the future releases.

    * View all information on SchoolSpeak - announcements, newsletters, photos, calendars, homework, grades, report cards etc.
    * Order lunch, pay online, signup for volunteer opportunities, submit service hours (requires Internet connection.)
    * Email other users, whole class, team or school
    * Access member directory. Look up the person and click to talk, email or text.
    * Offline access to some of the data when not connected to Internet.
    * Setup multiple users on the same device.
 
** Features should be enabled in the SchoolSpeak account by administrators for it to appear in the App.
 
>> Want to contact us?
 
    We’d like to hear from you. Please send any feedback or questions.
    Email us: feedback@schoolspeak.com

## Key features

- View announcements
- Access calendar events
- Check homework assignments
- Review grades and report cards
- Offline content access
- Multiple user support
- Email other users

## What do users think of SchoolSpeak?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great tool for parents to stay on top of homework
- 👍 Good app to keep up with assignments
- 👍 Awesome interactive way to be involved in children's learning

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable, with features not working as expected
- 🐛 Clunky and awkward user interface
- 🐛 Logging in and out issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- 🐛 Slow performance and loading times

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to close PDF files
- Printing documents causes app to crash
- Inability to access certain features like volunteer pages
- Grades and assignments information randomly disappearing
- Signing in issues with error messages

**Most requested features**

- Ability to add more than 2 adults to sign in
- Improved notification system
- Better integration with iPhone calendar
- Ability to read newsletters directly in the app
- More user-friendly layout and navigation

## Recent user reviews (10 of 54)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/schoolspeak/id972010537/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App crashes

*2024-08-06*

This app is truly awful. It crashes all the time on a new phone and up to date operating system. If you open a PDF, there is no way to close it, unless you force close the app and start all over again. When you try to print a document, of course, the app crashes. It is full of bugs and terrible. Use the website and you’ll be better off. 
If this wasn’t enough to convince you, the app requires extremely invasive permissions to be granted, permissions that have nothing to do with the functionality of the app.

### 3/5 — Started to be unreliable

*2023-11-30*

Not sure if it’s the compatibility of the app and iOS 17 but now I can’t schedule conferences or review some of the other links like volunteer pages. They’re accessible through desktop so I know the school staff has created the correct links.
Otherwise, been a happy user for almost a decade now.

### 2/5 — App review

*2023-09-02*

Takes a long time for app to get latest postings on website downloaded to app. Cannot expand text displayed by swiping fingers across screen.  App does not give any  ringtone notification when something new is posted like gmail does when getting new mail.

### 1/5 — Super clunky

*2023-04-05*

I have had to log in and re log in many times.   Even tho I click the remember me option, It will log me out and I have to go through a whole process to get back in, often times having to contact the school administrator to obtain my credentials

### 1/5 — Worthless app

*2023-01-04, version 1.8.5*

No access to teachers. Logs you out and regaining login access is impossible.

### 1/5 — I am unable to open the app is there a reason why it will not open?

*2023-01-02, version 1.8.5*

I downloaded it and it won’t open? I have downloaded it on to both of my IPhones and I am unable to open the app. It just shows the title page for a brief second and then it disappears. It is not a storage issue as I just purchased my new personal iPhone and have plenty of space. I have working wifi and data so therefore I’m guessing it is an issue on your side.

### 1/5 — Signing In

*2022-12-06, version 1.8.5*

Why does it make you update your profile every single time!?!?

### 1/5 — Unstable App

*2022-11-04, version 1.8.5*

After the most recent IOS update, the app has worked intermittently, and down for long periods of time.

### 1/5 — Error Message

*2022-09-30, version 1.8.5*

I cannot log into my account on the app because I get an error message that says “user does not have any communities” I have submitted 2 tickets and still no response. There is no one on “live chat” to help.

### 2/5 — Kinda janky

*2022-08-18, version 1.8.5*

I don’t see the benefit of the app vs web based.   I think web based is actually better built.

## Frequently asked questions about SchoolSpeak

### What can I do with the SchoolSpeak app?

The SchoolSpeak app allows you to access content from your SchoolSpeak web portal, including announcements, calendar events, homework, grades, report cards, and lunch ordering. You can also email other users and access some content offline.

### Who can use the SchoolSpeak app?

The app is designed for current SchoolSpeak users, which includes school administrators, teachers, parents, and students (if permitted by their school). You will need your SchoolSpeak user ID and password to log in.

### Is the SchoolSpeak app free to use?

Yes, the SchoolSpeak app is free to download and use. It provides access to the information available on your SchoolSpeak portal without any additional cost.

### Can I edit information in the SchoolSpeak app?

Currently, the app primarily supports viewing content. Edit functionality is planned for future revisions. For now, you can view grades, homework, and other school-related information.

### Does the SchoolSpeak app work offline?

Yes, the app can retain an offline record of certain content, such as the calendar, announcements, homework, and member lists. This allows you to access this information even when you do not have an internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.8.5 — 2019-02-05

We are always trying to enhance your experience on SchoolSpeak app through new features and improvements across the product.
This update contains the following:
1. Bug fixes
Like the app? Rate us! Give us your valuable feedback using the More->feedback option in the app.

### 1.8.4 — 2018-11-29

We are always trying to enhance your experience on SchoolSpeak app through new features and improvements across the product.
This update contains the following:
1. Bug fixes
Like the app? Rate us! Give us your valuable feedback using the More->feedback option in the app.

### 1.8.3 — 2018-05-20

We are always trying to enhance your experience on SchoolSpeak app through new features and improvements across the product.
This update contains the following:
1. Bug fixes
Like the app? Rate us! Give us your valuable feedback using the More->feedback option in the app.

### 1.8.2 — 2018-05-16

We are always trying to enhance your experience on SchoolSpeak app through new features and improvements across the product.
This update contains the following:
1. Bug fixes

Like the app? Rate us! Give us your valuable feedback using the More->feedback option in the app.

### 1.8.1 — 2018-05-11

We are always trying to enhance your experience on SchoolSpeak app through new features and improvements across the product.
This update contains the following
     1. Users can now access the Quicklinks by tapping on the menu button in the Dashboard.
     2. Contains bug fixes
Like the app? Rate us! Give us your valuable feedback using the More->feedback option in the app.

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