Canvas Teacher vs PolyCM Connect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canvas Teacher
This mobile companion helps educators grade assignments, provide feedback, and manage classes efficiently from anywhere. It allows for annotation, audio/video feedback, and communication with students. The app streamlines class management tasks for teachers on the go.
- Mobile grading with SpeedGrader
- Annotate assignments
- Audio/video feedback
- Post class announcements
- Manage Inbox and messages
- Update assignment content
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Save time. Teach on the go. Canvas Teacher helps educators, instructors, and teachers grade, give feedback, and manage their classes from anywhere. What you can do • Grade or mark work: Use mobile friendly SpeedGrader to annotate assignments, apply rubrics and give written, audio, or video feedback • Communicate: Post class announcements, reply in discussions, and send messages right from your device • Update content: Adjust due dates, publish/unpublish assignments, or fix typos in seconds • Stay connected: Manage your Inbox, reply to student questions, and keep class communication flowing on the move Canvas Teacher is designed for educators—making mobile grading and class management faster and easier.
PolyCM Connect
This app serves as an official hub for a university's construction management department, connecting students, faculty, and industry professionals. It streamlines communication and provides access to events, directories, and real-time notifications for academic and professional success.
- Event and calendar management
- Member directory with company profiles
- Faculty and club directory
- Info session registration
- Real-time notifications
- Unified platform for CM community
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The Cal Poly Construction Management App is the official hub for students, faculty, and industry professionals in Cal Poly's Construction Management department. Designed to streamline communication and foster meaningful connections within the construction management community, this app brings together everything you need to succeed academically and professionally. Key Features: Event & Calendar Management: Stay updated with info sessions and club events in real-time. Member Directory: Connect with industry recruiters through searchable company profiles and contact information. Faculty & Club Directory: Access comprehensive faculty listings, office hours, expertise areas, and all CM-related clubs and organizations. Info Sessions: Register for and learn about company information sessions with complete event details. Real-Time Notifications: Receive instant updates on announcements, events, and opportunities that matter to you. Why Use This App? All-in-One Solution - Replace multiple apps and websites with one unified platform Always Connected - Notifications keep you informed about critical updates and opportunities Built for CM Community - Specifically designed for the unique needs of Cal Poly's Construction Management department Easy to Use - Intuitive interface makes navigating information easy Whether you're a student looking to advance your career, a faculty member engaging with students, or an industry partner connecting with talent, the Cal Poly Construction Management App is your gateway to opportunity. Download today and become part of the Cal Poly CM community.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PolyCM Connect at 5.0 against Canvas Teacher's 4.6. PolyCM Connect also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Canvas Teacher's advantage is ratings volume (96K vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PolyCM Connect holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Canvas Teacher has 96K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Canvas Teacher ships an update every 4 weeks, PolyCM Connect every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canvas Teacher | PolyCM Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (96K ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 183 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Instructure Inc. | Kelsey Ginori |
Customer experience
Canvas Teacher
PolyCM Connect
Bugs and requests
Canvas Teacher
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes frequently
- Inability to save grades and annotations
- Inconsistent behavior when rotating device
- Issues with loading student submissions
- Problems with syncing data between app and web version
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to access and edit modules
- Improve grading tools and functionality
- Allow customization of notification settings
- Enhance integration with other platforms
- Improve stability and reliability
PolyCM Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Canvas Teacher
No in-app purchases
PolyCM Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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