SchoolMessenger

Name: SchoolMessenger
Rating: 4.29 (4478 reviews)
Author: PowerSchool Group LLC

By: PowerSchool Group LLC

SchoolMessenger is a powerful way to stay connected to your school.

Features & Capabilities

SchoolMessenger is a comprehensive communication app designed for busy parents, students, and school staff to stay connected and engaged with their school or district.

The app features an easy-to-read inbox consolidating all SchoolMessenger notifications, including phone, email, and text messages. It supports two-way messaging between teachers, parents, and students when enabled, facilitating seamless communication. Users can scroll through notifications, customize their notification preferences, and receive push alerts to stay informed about important updates.

To use SchoolMessenger, the school or district must have an active SchoolMessenger notification service subscription with the app enabled. Users need a valid email address on file and internet access via WiFi or mobile data. The app supports Android 4.4 and higher. Note that this app is for receiving notifications and messages, not for sending broadcast messages.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Communication

By:

PowerSchool Group LLC

Downloads:

1,150,450 1.63K

Rating:

4.29

(4,478) 4 new ratings

Version:

1.10.10 Last updated: 2025-12-09

Version code:

918

Creation date:

2015-05-28

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk

Size:

25.11MB

Email:

ap*****@schoolmessenger.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-04

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 61,736 ▼ 157

Other platforms

SchoolMessenger (v1.10.10)

4.50

(801)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

PowerSchool Group LLC

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.schoolmessenger.recipient

Email:

ap*****@schoolmessenger.com

Website:

https://www.schoolmessenger.com

User Reviews

Overall, users praise the app for ease of use and quick absence reporting, and value the school notifications it provides. However, recurring issues include session/login persistence, unreliable absence reporting and message forwarding, occasional bugs and crashes, limited cross-board attendance support, and several feature requests such as dark mode and better message/group management. These recurring problems appear across multiple reviews, leading to a polarized overall sentiment.

Pros

Quick and easy to report absences and lates.
Generally reliable and easy to use for many users.
Useful for school communications and notifications when the app is functioning.
Simple and accessible for users with limited tech comfort (e.g., those with 'telephone anxiety').

Cons

Login persistence: you have to sign in repeatedly; sessions don’t stay active.
Absence reporting and messaging reliability: codes sometimes don’t show, names missing, or messages don’t forward.
Bugs and instability: the app can fail to open and password renewal/updates may not work.
Cross-board attendance reporting is limited to one school board at a time.
Missing features: dark mode, easier ways to join groups, ability to delete old messages, FAQs.