Comparison

Brightspace Portfolio vs AVRO Mobile

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Brightspace Portfolio

This app allows students to document their learning journey by uploading evidence like images and videos. It facilitates reflection on achievements and sharing with educators and family. A guided mode is available for younger learners.

Highlights
  • Upload image and video evidence
  • Add thoughts and reflections
  • View recent evidence
  • Guided 'Funster mode' for younger students
  • Access in-class or at home
  • Use on personal or shared devices
Features
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Students of all ages can showcase growth, reflect on learning, and share their achievements with teachers, parents, and guardians with the Portfolio app. - Upload image and video evidence from a phone or tablet, with added thoughts and reflections - View a list of recently uploaded evidence items - Younger students can access a guided “Funster mode,” activating audio prompts that walk them through capturing evidence of learning. - Access the app in-class or at home, on your own device or with a shared device

About

AVRO Mobile

Access your digital campus ID for purchases, building access, and essential services. View account balances, transaction history, and health plan details. Integrates with campus resources and the AVRO Portal for managing funds.

Highlights
  • Digital ID on the Go
  • Tap to Pay functionality
  • Real-Time Account Balances
  • Access Control for Secure Locations
  • Campus Resource Directory
  • Health Plan Information
  • AVRO Portal Integration
Features
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The AVRO Mobile experience varies by school, so check with your campus card office to find out which of these features are available to you! Key Features: - Digital ID on the Go – Access and use your photo ID, library barcode, and other credentials effortlessly - Tap to Pay – Make purchases on and off-campus, wherever OneCard is accepted - Real-Time Activity – View your account and plan balances, transaction history, and receipts in one place - Access Control – Open OneCard-enabled doors, parking garages, and other secure locations - Campus Resources – Quickly reach essential services like wellness centers and emergency contacts - Health Plan Details – Conveniently view health plan member and carrier information - Access to AVRO Portal – Click through to AVRO Portal from the app to add funds or purchase plans

Screenshots

Brightspace Portfolio4 screens
AVRO Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AVRO Mobile at 4.0 against Brightspace Portfolio's 2.2. Brightspace Portfolio's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVRO Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brightspace Portfolio has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of Brightspace Portfolio's written reviews are positive against 9% of AVRO Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Brightspace Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, AVRO Mobile every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Brightspace Portfolio versus AVRO Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBrightspace PortfolioAVRO Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (42 ratings)4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.1% of reviews9.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings42 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD2L CorporationITC Systems

Customer experience

Brightspace Portfolio

All ratings42 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral2.4%
Negative69.0%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive4.1%
Neutral5.5%
Negative90.4%

AVRO Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive9.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.9%

Bugs and requests

Brightspace Portfolio

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • Cannot log on
  • App crashes or freezes
  • Sign-in issues
  • Uploads fail to go through
  • Video uploads result in black screen
Show 13 more
  • QR code not scanning or connecting
  • "Failed to Connect" error
  • Work not appearing in portfolio
  • App locks in landscape mode
  • Lost submitted work
  • Connection breaks during use
  • App not compatible with school
  • Server not available
  • Login issues with school email
  • Cannot switch between accounts easily
  • Files not uploading
  • Videos not saving properly
  • App is slow and laggy

Requested features

16 requests
  • Allow uploading from device album
  • Improve QR code scanning reliability
  • Add crop and rotate tool for images
  • Allow submitting Word/Google Docs directly
  • Option to set default class
Show 11 more
  • Ability to see what has been uploaded
  • Confirmation of successful upload
  • Ability to upload video more reliably
  • Save profiles/portfolios for multiple children
  • Allow teachers to upload feedback
  • Add notification for successful upload
  • Ability to "favorite" classes
  • Dark mode option
  • Better integration with Google Drive
  • Unified app for portfolio and classes
  • Make it more like Google Classroom

AVRO Mobile

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Brightspace Portfolio

No in-app purchases

None

AVRO Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Brightspace Portfolio free?
Brightspace Portfolio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVRO Mobile free?
AVRO Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Brightspace Portfolio or AVRO Mobile?
AVRO Mobile is rated higher. Brightspace Portfolio averages 2.2 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while AVRO Mobile averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Brightspace Portfolio or AVRO Mobile have ads?
Neither Brightspace Portfolio nor AVRO Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Brightspace Portfolio or AVRO Mobile?
Brightspace Portfolio ships an update every 3 months, and AVRO Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, Brightspace Portfolio was updated on October 24, 2026 and AVRO Mobile on October 24, 2026.

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