Blackboard

Name: Blackboard
Rating: 4.6 (441128 reviews)
Author: Anthology Inc.

By: Anthology Inc. App

Education

Overview

Version:

11.6.0

Last updated: 2026-07-15

Features & Capabilities

The Blackboard App connects you to your courses on the go. It integrates with your institution’s Blackboard platform to deliver essential tools, real-time updates, due dates, announcements, assignments, tests, and progress tracking for students.

Instructors can upload materials, manage submissions, grade on the go, send announcements, and engage with students through discussions and feedback. Access and features may vary by institution and server settings.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Anthology Inc.

Rating:

4.60

(441,128) 570 new ratings

Version:

11.6.0 Last updated: 2026-07-15

Version code:

888099755

Creation date:

2015-01-16

Compatible devices:

Size:

147.45MB

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-08-28

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 999

Other rankings

#68 in education keyword 24 ▼ 17#68 in education keyword 24 ▼ 15#79 in university keyword 18 ▼ 25

Other platforms

Blackboard (v11.6.1)

12,009,394 3.27

(104,124)

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Developed by:

Anthology Inc.

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/blackboard/id950424861

User Reviews

Users like Blackboard’s core concept and the convenience of mobile access, especially being able to stay signed in and check updates on the go. However, reviewers consistently report a buggy iOS app plagued by login friction, crashes, slow loading, and flaky content handling. Common pain points include dead or misdirected notifications, submission and file-opening failures, and UI design issues that don’t scale to small screens. Overall, the app is seen as unreliable, undermining the mobile experience despite a generally favorable view of Blackboard’s ecosystem.

Pros

On-the-go access to class content and assignments, making it convenient to study anywhere
Ability to stay logged in and quickly check updates, reducing repeated authentication
Familiar Blackboard experience that covers core features when the app works

Cons

Frequent login/authentication issues and MFA loops
App crashes or becomes unresponsive when opening assignments or graded items
Navigation/UX problems: notifications redirect to the home page, back buttons missing, and content not fitting screen
Submission and file access issues: can't submit, can't open files, or content can't load
Overall slow performance and frequent loading issues (laggy, zooming, feeds not loading)

Recent reviews

App forces me to go back to the main course selection page whenever I have material open and want to switch to another section. Why o why can’t I just go back up one level? Why does the app think it necessary to start my navigation from the very beginning? Who designed this UI?? PDFs are even worse, somehow. The overlay UI disappears entirely and all you’re able to do is scroll and zoom. No back. No home. No exit. Those buttons are gone. No amount of scrolling, talking, or uttering lines from the Dark Grimoire will get you what you need. Just exit the app and start navigating from the very beginning, again. Sigh