# Blackboard Connect for iPhone

> Education

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id404071446](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id404071446)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id404071446`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** finalsite
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 2.00 / 5 (22 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.28
- **Last updated:** 2017-02-02
- **First published:** 2010-11-20
- **Size:** 5.84 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackboard-connect-for-iphone/id404071446)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.finalsite.com/privacy-policy](https://www.finalsite.com/privacy-policy)

## Description

Description Notes about Blackboard Connect for iPhone

This app is available for use by all current Blackboard Connect client organizations. Blackboard Connect account enablement is required. This is a Blackboard Connect administrative user application and is not intended for message recipients.

If you have any questions, please email support@blackboardconnect.com. 

The Blackboard Connect iPhone App combines the power and versatility of the iPhone with Blackboard Connect’s easy-to-use mass notification services. Users can create, schedule, and send messages directly from their iPhones and compatible Apple devices.

Messages can be targeted to one or more groups or to an entire community. Status reporting quickly informs users when their messages have been delivered, and a single “Send a Message” button ensures that organization leaders can easily and remotely stay in contact with their communities. 

Key Features & Benefits: 
• Simple message delivery from an iPhone using a one-button sending feature 
• Instant dial-in voice messaging (not available for iPad or iPod Touch). 
• Review scheduled and sent messages 
• Control message delivery schedules, message types, and device modes 
• Send to targeted recipient groups 
• Quickly copy message content between modes (voice, TTS, email, SMS) 
• Review delivery details and reports 

Additional Requirements: 
• WiFi or data plan for Internet access is required. 
• Telco carrier voice plan required for dial-in messaging card access.

Downloading or using this app indicates consent to the terms and privacy information at
http://www.blackboard.com/footer/terms-of-use.aspx

## Review summary

User feedback highlights strong mobile admin capabilities for Blackboard Connect—recording messages, composing emails/SMS, scheduling delivery, and reusing saved templates from the web—delivered in a simple, on-the-go workflow. However, frequent mobile login failures, iOS compatibility problems, and disruptive auto-logout during message creation undermine reliability. Scheduling issues, notably the time zone defaulting to Pacific with no easy change, add to the frustration. Overall, the app shows high potential for admins but needs stability and better cross-device reliability.

### Pros

- Mobile admin with full functionality: record live messages, type emails/SMS, schedule, and reuse saved website messages.
- Easy to use with a quick, few-taps workflow for admins.
- Admins can log in with the same web credentials and access everything on mobile.
- On-the-go messaging makes it easy to quickly create and send emergency communications.

### Cons

- Mobile login often fails; credentials work on web but not in the app.
- App may not open or run after iOS updates; compatibility issues occur.
- Crashes during message creation and auto-logout cause loss of unsaved work.
- Scheduling is hampered by a Pacific-only time zone that can't be changed.

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