# Bloomz: For Teachers & Schools

> Parent messaging, calendar ++

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id690437499](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id690437499)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id690437499`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bloomz Inc
- **Category:** Education
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (12,632 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2013-09-01
- **Size:** 88 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bloomz-for-teachers-schools/id690437499)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.bloomz.net/privacypolicy/](https://www.bloomz.net/privacypolicy/)

## Description

Bloomz is an all-in-one app for parent communication that saves teachers time while building a supportive classroom community. It supports secure messaging, photo sharing, calendar management, event signups, volunteer coordination, and Student Timelines for sharing student work.

Parents join for free, receive notifications by SMS, push, or email, and can read posts in 80 languages. Bloomz enables safe family collaboration for playdates, carpools and more, with privacy controls that keep teacher–parent contact within the app.

## Rankings

- #15,710 — Overall
- #66 — class

## Review summary

User reviews show Bloomz is plagued by instability (crashes, slow loads, login issues), unreliable notifications, and worsening UI/UX after recent updates (notably AI features). Users struggle with navigation and finding past messages, and many object to paying for a service that is perceived as unreliable. A minority note it once worked well, but the overall sentiment is that reliability and usability have declined.

### Pros

- Some aspects are great and the app has been used for years by families and schools.
- Historically, Bloomz worked well for classroom communications (teacher-to-parent updates).
- When functioning properly, it provides a centralized platform for school-related updates.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes, slow loading, and login/logout issues.
- Inconsistent and unclear notifications, including not indicating who a message is from and difficulty locating unread messages.
- Major UI/UX regressions after updates, especially with AI features, making posting and media sharing buggy.
- Poor navigation and accessibility, with difficulty finding past messages and small font/reading issues.
- Subscription costs and perceived loss of value due to ongoing reliability problems.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id690437499)