DerbyUni vs Blackboard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DerbyUni
This app serves as an online portal for university students, offering access to essential academic and administrative services. It provides a centralized hub for managing timetables, accessing learning platforms, checking emails, and finding campus resources. Students can also manage their records, seek support, and engage with university life.
- Access academic timetables
- Connect to Blackboard Learn
- Manage Unimail
- View online Unicard
- Access Microsoft 365
- Find campus IT support
- Search library resources
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UDo is your online portal to the systems & services available to you throughout your studies at the University of Derby. UDo gives you easy (tile) access to key services such as: - Timetable - Blackboard Learn - Unimail. UDo also lets you: - View your online Unicard - Stay up to date with the latest University news & events - Find information & support from a wide range of student wellbeing & college services - Access your Microsoft 365 account - Request IT support - Search the library & view your library account - Access your student record to enrol or see your grades - Make online payments - Find an available PC on campus - Build your personal & academic skills via Develop@Derby - Engage with your Union of Students - Find opportunities to enhance your experience at Derby - Get Careers advice - Share feedback & participate in regular polls ...and lots more!
Blackboard
This app connects students and instructors to their institution's learning management system. Access course materials, submit assignments, track grades, and communicate with peers and instructors on the go.
- Course updates and announcements
- Assignment submission and testing
- Grade tracking
- Discussion board management
- Material organization
- Real-time notifications
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Download the Blackboard App and stay seamlessly connected with your courses and elevate your learning experience. Whether you're a student or an instructor, this app integrates with your institution’s Blackboard platform to bring you essential tools and real-time updates on the go. For Students: - Stay Informed: Instantly view updates and changes to your courses. - Real-Time Alerts: Receive notifications for due-dates, announcements, and more. - Manage Coursework: Easily complete and submit assignments, take tests, and track your progress. - Check Grades: Access grades for courses, assignments, and tests with just a few taps. - Plus More: Explore additional features tailored to enhance your educational journey. For Instructors: - Efficient Course Management: Upload and organize course materials and assessments effortlessly. - Timely Notifications: Set up custom alerts such as when submissions are ready for grading, messages from students, and more. - Streamlined Grading: Grade assignments and provide feedback from your phone or tablet. - Engage Students: Send course announcements, create and manage discussion threads, and interact with student comments. - And Beyond: Utilize more tools designed to support your teaching and engagement. Please Note: The Blackboard App functions in conjunction with your institution’s Blackboard server. Access and features may vary based on your institution's settings and software updates. By using this app, you agree to our terms and privacy information - https://www.anthology.com/trust-center/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: DerbyUni at 36% against Blackboard's 14%. Blackboard's advantage is chart position (#127 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DerbyUni | Blackboard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (443K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews — better | 14.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 443K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #127 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 172 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | University Of Derby | Anthology Inc. |
Customer experience
DerbyUni
Blackboard
Bugs and requests
DerbyUni
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blackboard
Reported bugs
3 issues- Activity stream not loading properly
- Inconsistent behavior across mobile and web
- Inability to view full assignment details
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to customize course order
- Improved notifications and alerts
- Split-screen functionality for multitasking
- Offline access to course materials
In-app purchases
DerbyUni
No in-app purchases
Blackboard
No in-app purchases
