Blackboard vs SCAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
SCAD
This app provides access to university information, including academic programs, campus details, and events. Students can log in to access personalized schedules, grades, course registration, and campus resources.
- Academic program information
- Campus locations and events
- Virtual tours
- Personalized class schedule
- Course registration
- Interactive campus maps
- Blackboard access
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Tap into the SCAD experience and start exploring The University for Creative Careers. Log in with your MySCAD account to access even more exclusive tools and features. Discover the latest information about the university’s academic programs, campus locations, events, exhibitions, virtual tours, and more. -- EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FOR SCAD STUDENTS -- Students can log in to access amazingly convenient tools and features, including: - Your personalized class schedule and grades - Course registration - Dining and meal plan information - Interactive maps - The academic calendar - The faculty and department directory - Safety and security information - Real-time lookups for technology resources and availability - Blackboard
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Blackboard at 4.6 against SCAD's 2.5. Blackboard also leads on ratings volume (443K vs 12) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). SCAD's advantage is review sentiment (22% vs 14%). 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.
Blackboard holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackboard has 443K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 14% of Blackboard's written reviews are positive against 22% of SCAD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Blackboard ships an update monthly, SCAD every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Blackboard | SCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (443K ratings) — better | 2.5 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | 22.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 443K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #69 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 172 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthology Inc. | Savannah College of Art and Design |
Customer experience
Blackboard
SCAD
User reviews
Blackboard
From 443K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure login process
- 💡 Helpful for busy students
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔄 Constant need to re-login
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 📱 Not optimized for mobile/tablets
SCAD
From 12 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast login speeds
- 👍 New SCAD feature works great
- 👍 App works well now
- 👍 App is clear and easy to use
- 👍 App is a help
Room to improve
- 🐛 UI is difficult to use
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Pages stop loading
- 🐛 Black screen bug
- 🐛 Login issues
Bugs and 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
SCAD
Reported bugs
26 issues- Order online feature not loading
- App stuck on email verification
- New ordering system doesn't show completion
- No QR codes for orders
- App crashing after update
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- Pages not loading (roster, professor)
- Badges and labels not appearing
- Black screen after login
- App immediately crashes upon signing in
- Cannot log in despite correct information
- App freezes on login screen
- App crashes when opened
- Cannot tap on anything
- App freezes on registration day
- Saved class lists wiped
- Ghost notifications
- Unable to drop classes or review schedule
- White screen in 'my classes' tab
- App shuts down after login
- Opens email in Safari
- Constant sign-ins required
- AR and other functions not working
- App ruins login credentials
- Half of items don't work
- Old black design was better
- Neon purple and white text is blinding
Requested features
7 requests- Organize and hide buttons on MySCAD tab
- Implement Face ID for newer iPhones
- Make signing in easier
- Add fingerprint login again
- Allow clicking and highlighting links
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- Remember password
- Implement in-app browser for email
In-app purchases
Blackboard
No in-app purchases
SCAD
No in-app purchases
