Comparison

Blackboard vs MySwansea

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
Currently charting
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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

MySwansea

Features
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Arriving as a new student? MySwansea has all the info you need to start your university journey on the right foot. Already have an account or currently enrolled? Simply log in and unlock a world of convenience with these awesome features: Email: Access both your university emails hassle-free, all in one place! Calendar: Keep your schedule in check with a personal calendar that's super easy to use. Canvas: Stay on top of your modules and upcoming assignments with ease. Support: Reach out to university support and wellbeing services whenever you need a helping hand. Events and Notifications: Never miss out on the fun! Stay up-to-date. And guess what? We're constantly working on adding more awesome stuff on the way.

Screenshots

Blackboard4 screens
MySwansea4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Blackboard at monthly against MySwansea's every 6 months. Blackboard also leads on chart position (#82 vs unranked). MySwansea's advantage is iOS requirement (12.3.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blackboard ships an update monthly, MySwansea every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blackboard versus MySwansea: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackboardMySwansea
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (445K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings445K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#82 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.3.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthology Inc.Swansea University

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

MySwansea

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blackboard

No in-app purchases

None

MySwansea

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackboard free?
Blackboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MySwansea free?
MySwansea is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blackboard or MySwansea have ads?
Neither Blackboard nor MySwansea shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blackboard or MySwansea?
Blackboard ships an update monthly, and MySwansea every 6 months. Most recently, Blackboard was updated on October 28, 2026 and MySwansea on October 25, 2026.

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