Comparison

Blackboard vs Transact eAccounts

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Transact eAccounts

Manage your campus accounts on the go. View balances, track transactions, and add funds easily. At participating institutions, use your digital ID for access and payments.

Highlights
  • View account balances
  • Track recent transactions
  • Add money to accounts
  • Digital ID in Apple Wallet
  • Report lost/found cards
  • Multi-factor authentication
Features
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For users at participating campuses and institutions, eAccounts mobile makes it easy to view account balances, add money and track recent transactions. At select campuses, users can now add their ID card to Wallet to access places like your residence hall, the library, and events; or pay for laundry, snacks, and dinners using their iPhone and Apple Watch. Key Features & Benefits: • View account balances • Track recent transactions • Add money to accounts using Apple Pay or a previously-saved payment method • Add your ID card to Apple Wallet (select campuses) • Barcode (select campuses) • Report cards lost or found • Multi Factor Authentication • App Shortcuts • Change PIN Requirements: • Campus or institution must subscribe to eAccounts service • Campus or institution must enable mobile features to provide access to users • Wi-Fi or cellular data plan for Internet access Contact your campus ID card office to check availability.

Screenshots

Blackboard4 screens
Transact eAccounts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Transact eAccounts at 40% against Blackboard's 14%. Transact eAccounts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6). Blackboard's advantage is ratings volume (443K vs 49K) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

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

Transact eAccounts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blackboard has 443K ratings behind it against 49K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Blackboard's written reviews are positive against 40% of Transact eAccounts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Blackboard versus Transact eAccounts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackboardTransact eAccounts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (443K ratings)4.8 (49K ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.2% of reviews39.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings443K — better49K
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank#120 — better#144
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthology Inc.Transact Campus, LLC

Customer experience

Blackboard

All ratings442,980 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews2,063 reviews
Positive14.2%
Neutral13.4%
Negative72.5%

Transact eAccounts

All ratings48,559 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive39.7%
Neutral8.7%
Negative51.6%

User reviews

Blackboard

From 443K App Store ratings

What 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

Transact eAccounts

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great technology
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accessible
  • 👍 Helpful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Slow
  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Glitchy

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

Transact eAccounts

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot add card to wallet
  • Login/authentication issues
  • Incorrect balance display
  • Grayed out main screen after login
  • Inability to find/select school

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow for two accounts under the same institution
  • Add option to edit payments within the app
  • Improve wallet integration

In-app purchases

None

Blackboard

No in-app purchases

None

Transact eAccounts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackboard free?
Blackboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Transact eAccounts free?
Transact eAccounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blackboard or Transact eAccounts?
Transact eAccounts is rated higher. Blackboard averages 4.6 out of 5 from 443K ratings, while Transact eAccounts averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.
Do Blackboard or Transact eAccounts have ads?
Neither Blackboard nor Transact eAccounts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackboard or Transact eAccounts?
Blackboard ships an update monthly, and Transact eAccounts monthly. Most recently, Blackboard was updated on October 17, 2026 and Transact eAccounts on October 17, 2026.
Which is more popular, Blackboard or Transact eAccounts?
Blackboard currently peaks at #120 in the App Store charts, and Transact eAccounts at #144. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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