Canvas by Instructure vs KronoX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Canvas by Instructure
Access your courses and stay organized with this learning app. Track assignments, submit work, participate in discussions, and even study offline. It supports integrated tools and accessibility features for a seamless educational experience.
- View grades and track assignments
- Submit assignments and take quizzes
- Join class discussions
- Download courses for offline access
- Receive push notifications and reminders
- Integrated classroom tools and dark mode
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Your learning, anywhere. Stay connected to your courses with the official Canvas app for learners. Whether you’re in class, commuting, or offline, Canvas helps you stay organized and engaged. Note for instructors: For teaching and grading features, use the Canvas Teacher app. What you can do • Organize: View grades, track assignments, homework, and schoolwork; get reminders, push notifications and add customizable widgets for quick access • Engage: Send messages, join class discussions and collaborate with classmates in real time • Learn: Submit assignments, PDFs, docs, and media files for teachers to annotate in SpeedGrader, take quizzes, and watch videos on the go • Offline: Download full courses and keep studying even without internet • Integration & inclusivity: Use integrated classroom tools (LTIs), enjoy dark mode, and rely on built-in accessibility for everyone (VPAT 2.2 compliant) • Lifelong learning: Support for continuous learning, career-focused skill based learning programs, and AI-powered learning experience via Career experience Trusted by over 40 million learners worldwide.
KronoX
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KronoX app makes it easier for you as a student at any of the schools in the KronoX consortium. You will easily find your schedule, register for exams and book resources and group rooms. Each school decides what is available in the KronoX app for their students.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Canvas by Instructure at every 3 weeks against KronoX's every 5 months. Canvas by Instructure also leads on chart position (#4 vs unranked). KronoX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Canvas by Instructure ships an update every 3 weeks, KronoX every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Canvas by Instructure | KronoX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (2.8M ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2.8M — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | #4 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 209 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Instructure Inc. | Högskolan i Borås |
Bugs and requests
Canvas by Instructure
Reported bugs
5 issues- App freezing and crashing
- Inability to view all course content
- Inconsistent behavior across devices
- Unreliable assignment submission
- Syncing issues between app and website
Requested features
5 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved discussion board functionality
- Ability to edit posts/comments
- Integration with personal calendars
- More granular notification controls
KronoX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Canvas by Instructure
No in-app purchases
KronoX
No in-app purchases
