# Kaymbu for Families

> Use the Kaymbu for Families App to access all of your school communications!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kaymbu.parentapp](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kaymbu.parentapp)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.kaymbu.parentapp`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kaymbu Inc.
- **Category:** EDUCATION
- **Downloads:** 117,599
- **Rating:** 3.26 / 5 (393 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-04
- **First published:** 2017-05-21
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 52 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-03
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kaymbu.parentapp)
- **Website:** [http://kaymbu.com](http://kaymbu.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://help.kaymbu.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004541093-Privacy-and-Security-Information](https://help.kaymbu.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004541093-Privacy-and-Security-Information)

## Description

**Kaymbu for Families** is a user-friendly Chrome extension that allows parents to easily access all school communications in one place. With this app, you can view photos, videos, messages, and other updates shared by your child's school seamlessly.

Kaymbu is a leading visual messaging and authentic assessment platform designed specifically for early childhood education. It helps educators share student portfolios, newsletters, and dynamic photo books, strengthening the connection between home and school. This extension empowers parents to stay engaged and informed about their child's development and school activities.

## Rankings

- #204,848 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.kaymbu.parentapp.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Android reviews consistently cite UI/navigation problems with the nav bar, unreliable messaging and notification delivery, and overall reliability issues (crashes/lag). Positive notes highlight easy-to-use UI and quick photo updates from caregivers. Some users also report issues exporting reports and PC access. Overall, core strengths are usability and fast caregiver updates, while the main drawbacks are Android-specific UI clashes, messaging troubles, and inconsistent notifications.

### Pros

- Easy to use / simple UI.
- Fast to install and set up.
- Quick photo updates and messages from caregivers.
- Overall positive sentiment with multiple reviews calling it excellent/easy to use.

### Cons

- Android-specific UI/navigation issues: bottom navigation bar overlaps/app controls, making the app unusable on some devices.
- Messaging problems: cannot send messages, cannot select the message body, and input can be blocked by the keyboard.
- Unreliable notifications and updates: not delivered in real time and daily updates can be missing.
- Crashes, slow performance, and the app stopping working after updates.
- Export/PC access limitations: reports can’t be downloaded from mobile and PC login can force using the mobile app.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.kaymbu.parentapp)