Overview

Rating:
4.80 −1
(5,124)
Version:
8.2611.1
Last updated: 2026-07-08
Ranking
#25,904 ▼ 631
Overall

Features & Capabilities

The TalkingPoints TEACHERS extension empowers educators to reach every family, regardless of language, by sending text messages translated into 100+ languages. Translation blends human and machine work to ensure accurate, timely communication.

Key features include one-to-one, group, or class-wide messaging; privacy by messaging through the app (not sharing personal numbers); support for attachments like photos, videos, polls, and files; and prescheduling to reach families when they’re available. The service is free for teachers in the U.S. and Canada.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
TalkingPoints Corp
Rating:
4.80
(5,124)
1 ratings
Version:
8.2611.1 Last updated: 2026-07-08
Version code:
887962662
Creation date:
2017-03-17
Compatible devices:
Size:
53.20MB
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-07-19
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Contact the developer

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Developed by:
TalkingPoints Corp
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/teachers-talkingpoints/id1205379492
Website:
http://www.talkingpts.org

User Reviews

Users praise TalkingPoints for translating messages into families’ languages, scheduling reminders, handling multiple classes and guardians without exposing personal numbers, and its generally easy-to-use interface. However, many reviews repeatedly report reliability problems: frequent crashes or the app won’t load, inconsistent push notifications and missing messages in group conversations, and ordering issues when sending multiple announcements. Additional common complaints include strict 24-hour limits per class, media delivery glitches, and login/authentication hassles (SSO and verification). Overall, strong benefits exist, but reliability gaps hinder use.
Pros
  • Built-in translation of messages to families' home languages, aiding non-English communication.
  • Scheduling messages in advance, helping keep families informed without last-minute reminders.
  • Support for multiple classes/groups and multiple guardian contacts without exposing personal numbers.
  • Text-based communication that doesn't require families to install a separate app, preserving privacy and convenience.
  • Overall ease of use and a clear interface that many teachers find effective for parent-teacher communication.
Cons
  • Frequent crashes or the app won’t open/load, disrupting daily use.
  • Unreliable notifications and inconsistent message delivery to all guardians in group threads.
  • Group message visibility issues where some guardians miss messages or context isn’t shared.
  • Limits and ordering issues: 5 announcements per 24 hours (and per class) and long messages splitting or losing order when scheduled.
  • Authentication/login problems (random logouts, verification delays, SSO problems) and other login reliability issues.
Recent reviews
In theory I love this app. But over half of the times I go to open it it says there are technical difficulties and it can’t open but to use the desktop version. Also for the 3rd time in 3 months of using it it has stopped sending me notifications that I received a message from a parent. So I have no idea. If it worked like it should, it would be great.
by Cr*****, 2025-11-19

Awesome!
by Mi*****, 2025-08-26
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