# Symbaloo — user reviews > 89 indexed App Store user reviews of Symbaloo by Symbaloo BV, rated 3.69/5 from 121 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbaloo/id521081559/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/symbaloo/id521081559.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 57 · 4★ 23 · 3★ 11 · 2★ 7 · 1★ 23 ## What do users think of Symbaloo? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Excellent organization of bookmarks and links - 🌐 Seamless synchronization across multiple devices - 📚 Great for educators to share curated content with students - 🎨 Customizable interface with visual tile organization - ⚡ Fast and efficient on desktop/web version - 🔄 Easy access to frequently used websites - 📱 Convenient mobile access to bookmarks **Cons** - 🐢 Slow performance on mobile devices - 🐛 Frequent crashes on iPad and mobile apps - 📵 App displays blank screens or missing content - 😤 Annoying repeated privacy permission prompts - 🔧 Poor mobile editing capabilities - 📐 Tiles not optimized for mobile screens - ⚠️ Inconsistent tile display across devices - 🚫 Limited customization options on mobile - ⏱️ Long load times for web mixes - 🔌 Lack of iOS integration and optimization **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on launch or when opening - Blank blue screen on app startup - Tiles disappear after app updates - Links on left sidebar not clickable - Instagram glitch showing unrelated content - Blank wallpaper with no clickable tiles - Audio not supported in integrated browser - Links from websites not opening - Sign-up email validation error with no explanation - App not syncing with web version - Tiles rearrange differently than desktop layout - App not updated for iOS 12 and newer versions - Slow loading of web mix tabs **Most requested features** - Text labels on buttons/tiles for clarity - Ability to rearrange and group tiles on mobile - Custom background images and icon customization - Landscape mode support - iPad-optimized interface - Better mobile editing interface - Ability to rename web mixes - Automatic tab opening in new tabs - Larger customizable image and text sizes - List view option for better mobile access - Paste functionality in search fields ## Newest reviews (10 of 89) ### 3/5 — Meh! *2022-10-24, version 3.0.2* I used to love Symbaloo but in the phone is another thing. #1 Running slower than a computer or laptop, #2 Every time I open the app, ask me to review the privacy which is annoying. No matter how many times you adjust the privacy; the message popped up. #3 The different app you are created, take long time to open. So, almost I’m about to erase the app because it drive me nuts and is very annoying. ### 4/5 — Able to access website bookmarks easily! *2022-08-01, version 3.0.2* I love the organized bookmarks! Also love the ease to access without filling my phone with so many apps it gets filled. One issue i have is a glich Instagram has. And it’s not there when I open the actual app. A person dancing with my profile page and I can’t see my written stuff ### 2/5 — I want to like it *2021-03-16, version 3.0.2* I was thrilled when I first saw this however it mobile capability is lacking. I can’t select any links on the left hand side. It often has a long pause before opening something and it is difficult to edit from a mobile device. I do like it from my computer but I needed a mobile friendly option to share with all my students. ### 3/5 — Lost links *2020-03-06, version 3.0* Updated the app and it deleted all of my old tiles ### 3/5 — Needs minor tweaks *2019-11-10, version 2.5* I love Symbaloo, but the app is not easy to use for two reasons: first, it does not support the addition of text in the button- do you can name the button in case the icon or logo is unclear. Second, it doesn’t allow you to arrange the buttons. This means you can’t group them or put them in an order that helps you remember what they are. On some of my web mixes, I have no idea what the buttons are unless I just do trial and error. Please update your app for easier mobile use! ### 2/5 — Love the concept but can’t figure it out! *2019-09-26* Someone shared their page so I excitedly got it for my iPad and then nothing. A pretty picture but no prompts. Nothing to even tell me I need to do this on a computer first. I’m disappointed and would like some tech support please. ### 4/5 — I love your web site... but *2019-09-20* I’m a long time user of your website but... When i open my app on my ipad, there is nothing but the wall paper! No tiles, no link, absolutely nothing at all... help please! ### 2/5 — Suddenly not working *2019-08-15* Have used and loved Symbaloo for years and now its decided not to work on my iPad Pro! ### 2/5 — Inadequate, Not Ready for Prime Time *2018-12-13, version 2.5* I'm immediately disappointed by this app, despite it being free. Out of the box it set up three "Web Mixes", or pages, chock-full with sites I'm not interested in. The edit option allowed me to delete two of the pages, but not the third. I was forced to delete the sites one by one. I was not given an option to rename the Web Mix, nor could I create a new one. It did allow me to add a new "Tile", meaning a website. I added Duolingo, but the integrated browser did not support any audio from the site, and it would not open any links from that site (the discussion links). I assume that the desktop version allows better editing options, but that is not what I wanted. I've deleted this disappointing app. ### 3/5 — I agree that it needs work. *2017-11-07, version 2.5* The app idea and concepts is excellent. I could really get into using this more than Safari or Chrome if it were more customizable, the images and word sizes could be enlarged or made smaller to users needs, and in general it just needs more features. You're in the right track though! Don't give up on this! It could very well be a magnificent app with some work. Also, integrated more with iOS 11, this could be powerful and attract lots of users. Redesign it well enough and I'd gladly pay for it if it were worth it. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — 2019 review - don’t bother! *2019-12-02, version 2.5* Open app and get a blank blue screen! No update in 2 years—abandonware! ### 1/5 — Nothing shows *2019-09-20, version 2.5* Nothing is showing up on the app. Just a picture of mountains. I can’t click on anything . It’s useless to download it. ### 1/5 — Great website, rubbish app *2019-09-01* Doesn’t work. ### 1/5 — No Show *2019-08-17, version 2.5* Nothing shows up when I open the app. I can’t click on anything. ### 1/5 — iPad *2019-08-06, version 2.5* I love it on my laptop, but can’t get it to work on iPad. ### 1/5 — Couldn’t Load it on My iPad Pro *2019-07-24, version 2.5* Despite what the reviews said, I really wanted this app - even though it hadn’t been updated in 2 years. Since it was free, I gave it a go, and sure enough, the app crashed twice upon my attempts to load it. My guess is that it hasn’t been upgraded to iOS 12 - never mind the soon-to-be released new iPadOS version. Too bad - if it worked well the developer could have made some money on this app. ### 1/5 — Crashes after opening *2019-07-15, version 2.5* I like symbaloo on my computer, however, this app crashes every time I open it on my iPad Pro. Disappointed that I have to uninstall. ### 1/5 — Used to love it! *2019-07-08, version 2.5* This app keeps crashing. Help! ### 1/5 — Great Web based but App needs work *2017-02-24, version 2.5* I love using Symbaloo on the computer but editing a Symbaloo on this edit or adding to a web mix is so frustrating on this app. I can't edit the image, move the tiles, pick a custom background or simply try to paste a URL in the designated box. I was excited for the update because when I originally downloaded it nothing would load for me to even log in. ### 1/5 — fix your app and site *2017-02-14, version 2.5* it does not update properly and when i try to make groups on pc, they are un-namable and they disappear to god knows where! ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — I just got the s symboo and I love it *2020-02-27, version 2.5* The new ### 5/5 — Great app *2019-03-05, version 2.5* I have enjoyed this for years. Great ### 5/5 — Excellent program *2017-09-24* This software does exactly what it says it's going to do and does it well. ### 5/5 — A+ *2017-09-12* ... Just excellent home page! ### 5/5 — Wonderful app!!! *2017-06-05* This app is really amazing! This is exactly what I was looking for! I wonder if in the future this app will be able to add images to the icons, the little star is great but I feel would be awesome if I can customize my icons and the background of the UI. ### 5/5 — Great App for news junkie! *2017-05-29, version 2.5* Need an app to contain all the links to the web sites u browse for news? This is that app. My favorite app on my iPad. ### 5/5 — Fan... *2017-05-16, version 2.5* ..TAAS...TEK! Teachers will get the joke. I like this app. ### 5/5 — Great app *2017-03-26, version 2.5* Awesome ### 5/5 — Works great *2017-03-19, version 2.5* A fellow teacher told me about Symbaloo. I love it! I have mixes for my classroom and can separate and sort between classroom and personal web mixes. Very convenient. ### 5/5 — My Symbaloo *2017-01-29, version 2.4* Not being a naturally organized person, Symbaloo has been my saving grace. I began using it when I was teaching. It helped me so much personally AND I used/shared my web mixes with my students so that we were all on the same page. I'm no longer a teacher but I haven't let Symbaloo go. I LOVE IT! --- *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 2026-06-10.*