Comparison

Blackboard vs RAM ALERT

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

RAM ALERT

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RAM ALERT is the official safety app of Springfield Technical Community College. It is the only app that integrates with STCC's safety and security systems. Campus Police has worked to develop a unique app that provides students, faculty and staff with added safety on STCC campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. RAM ALERT features include: - Emergency Contacts: Contact the correct services for the STCC area in case of an emergency or a non-emergency concern - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Campus Police in real-time in case of a crisis - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, the user picks their destination and their friend tracks their location in real time; they can keep an eye on them to make sure they make it safely to their destination. - Report a Tip: Multiple ways to report a safety/security concern directly to Campus Police. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow Campus Police to monitor a user’s walk. If a user feels unsafe when walking on campus, they can request a Virtual WalkHome and a dispatcher on the other end will monitor their journey until they reach their destination. - Safety Check-In: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Share Map with your Location: Send your location to a friend by sending them a map of your position. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “You’re OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Campus Map: Navigate around the Springfield Technical Community College area. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency documentation that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. This can be accessed even when users aren’t connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data. - Support Resources: Access support resources in one convenient app to enjoy a successful experience at STCC. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from STCC safety when on-campus emergencies occur. Download today to ensure you’re prepared in the event of an emergency.

Screenshots

Blackboard4 screens
RAM ALERT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Blackboard at #108 against RAM ALERT's unranked. 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.

Scorecard1 real difference · 10 level
Blackboard versus RAM ALERT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlackboardRAM ALERT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (443K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings443K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#108 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size172 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthology Inc.SPRINGFIELD TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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

RAM ALERT

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Blackboard

No in-app purchases

None

RAM ALERT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blackboard free?
Blackboard is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RAM ALERT free?
RAM ALERT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blackboard or RAM ALERT have ads?
Neither Blackboard nor RAM ALERT shows ads.

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