# Talkative Parents > An exclusive communication app that connects Parents and the school seamlessly. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkativeparents](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkativeparents) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.talkativeparents` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Yara Technologies (Private) Limited - **Category:** EDUCATION - **Downloads:** 28,263 - **Rating:** 1.00 / 5 (272 ratings) - **Version:** 7.0.31 - **Last updated:** 2026-08-17 - **First published:** 2015-02-13 - **Publisher country:** LK - **Size:** 65 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-26 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.talkativeparents) - **Website:** [http://www.talkativeparents.com](http://www.talkativeparents.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://www.yaratechnologies.com/privacy-policy/](https://www.yaratechnologies.com/privacy-policy/) ## Description Talkative Parents is a dedicated communication platform designed to seamlessly connect parents of school children with schools and teaching staff. It automatically sorts parents into class-specific groups, enabling efficient group chats, sharing of photos and videos, and quick real-time addressing of concerns or queries. The app also allows registered schools to send notices directly to parents, ensuring everyone stays informed. Prioritizing privacy and security, Talkative Parents does not share phone numbers or emails, and users can report suspicious activity. Designed for minimal data usage, the app ensures reliable message delivery while bringing all stakeholders of the schooling ecosystem onto a single, user-friendly platform. ## Rankings - #380,624 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID` - `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE` - `android.permission.CAMERA` - `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE` - `android.permission.READ_CALENDAR` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `android.permission.WRITE_CALENDAR` - `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT` - `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE` - `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE` - `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE` - `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS` - `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ` - `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE` - `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE` - `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE` - `com.talkativeparents.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` - `com.talkativeparents.permission.C2D_MESSAGE` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ` - `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE` ## Review summary Users find Talkative Parents helpful for school communication with responsive developers and ongoing improvements. However, frequent bugs, slow or failed message loading, and a non-intuitive messaging system hamper usability. Security and privacy concerns arise due to excessive permission requests and occasional data mix-ups. Overall, while the app is valued for keeping parents informed, it requires further enhancement and better privacy assurances to provide a reliable and user-friendly experience. ### Pros - App facilitates communication between parents and schools effectively. - Developers respond quickly and are helpful in addressing issues. - Users find the app important and useful for staying updated on school matters. - The app is simple and easy to handle. - It has shown improvements over time and has good potential. ### Cons - App suffers from frequent bugs and loading issues, making user experience frustrating. - The messaging interface is not user-friendly; lacks ability to reply directly to messages, leading to inconvenience. - There are serious concerns over data privacy due to extensive permissions like GPS and camera access without clear justification. - Some users experience login errors and incorrect display of other students' details, raising privacy and security issues. ## Similar extensions and apps - [Teach24-Parents](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.teach.parentapp) — 17 users - [School Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.leadingapps.schoolconnect) — 45 users - [Parents Connect - Messagerie](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fr.parentsconnect.mobile) — 3 users - [Gruppie Campus Connect](https://chrome-stats.com/d/school.campusconnect) — 15,168 users - [S.TECH GROUP](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nletschool.stechbhl) — 792 users - [HelloParent (For School staff)](https://chrome-stats.com/d/in.helloparent.teacher) — 39,551 users - [C4Children](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.nletschool.c4children) — 94 users - [Smart School Tech](https://chrome-stats.com/d/in.smartschooltech.erp) — 65 users - [Delighted Champs](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nletschool.delightedchamps) — 32 users - [Gruppie Campus Premium](https://chrome-stats.com/d/gruppie.gc2) — 22 users - [The Cambridge School](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.nletschool.tcs) — 2,428 users - [School PTM](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.schoolptm) — 19,822 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.talkativeparents)