SchoolMessenger

Name: SchoolMessenger
Rating: 4.5 (802 reviews)
Author: PowerSchool Group LLC

By: PowerSchool Group LLC App

Education

Overview

Version:

1.10.10

Last updated: 2025-12-10

Ranking

#65,997 ▼ 121

Overall

Features & Capabilities

SchoolMessenger is a powerful school communications app for busy parents, students, and staff. It brings all notifications into an easy inbox and supports two-way teacher-parent-student messages when enabled by the school or district.

Key features include a scrollable notification view, detailed notification preferences, and push alerts to keep everyone informed. Note: the app is not for broadcasting messages; if you need to send broadcasts, use the SchoolMessenger Admin sender app. Requirements include a SchoolMessenger subscription, a valid email on file, and internet access.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Communication

By:

PowerSchool Group LLC

Rating:

4.50

(802)

Version:

1.10.10 Last updated: 2025-12-10

Version code:

879984895

Creation date:

2015-04-15

Compatible devices:

Size:

42.78MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-24

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 65,997 ▼ 121

Other platforms

SchoolMessenger (v1.10.10)

1,159,021 4.29

(4,489)

For Developers

Monetize with App Pass Boost with Extension Booster

Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Apple app. Please use these information below to contact the Apple app developer.

Developed by:

PowerSchool Group LLC

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schoolmessenger/id978894818

Website:

https://www.powerschool.com/solutions/communication/

User Reviews

SchoolMessenger serves as a centralized hub for school communications and can be very helpful for reporting absences and staying informed. However, many users report reliability problems: unread badges that won’t clear, inconsistent notifications, and limited absence options (full-day only, issues with multiple children). Additional pain points include slow performance and frequent sign-outs, plus difficulty changing districts. Overall, it’s valuable when it works, but ongoing reliability and usability gaps hinder consistent use.

Pros

Centralized hub for all school communications and updates.
Helpful for reporting absences and attendance-related notices when the feature works.
Easy-to-use navigation and quick access to messages.
Keeps families informed with timely updates and notifications.
Useful for staying connected with teachers and the school.

Cons

Unread message badges and read status don’t clear reliably; no 'mark all as read' option.
Notifications are unreliable; some users report missed or delayed messages.
Absence reporting is limited (full-day only) and may not support multiple children or half-days.
Stability issues: slow performance, frequent sign-outs or crashes.
Inability to change districts within the app; district management/configuration is problematic.

Recent reviews

Cannot get into my account at all! I don’t receive emails for the MFA. Yes, I check my spam and my trash folders. Yes, I have reviewed my email account settings to ensure that no one is blocked from sending me messages. Super frustrating!