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Canvas by Instructure

B Tier
Good · #7 of 33 · provisional
73
4.7★2.8M ratings
Freeprice
8dsince update

What is Canvas by Instructure?

Canvas by Instructure is the official learner app for Canvas courses, listed in the Education genre. It lets students view grades, track assignments and reminders, join class discussions, submit files, take quizzes, and watch videos. The listing says instructors should use the separate Canvas Teacher app for teaching and grading features.

Pricing. Canvas by Instructure is free, with no in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Students checking grades and assignment due dates
  • Learners studying on the go or without internet access
  • Students submitting files and taking quizzes for class

Screenshots

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Why this app is in B tier

Canvas by Instructure scores 73 out of 100: rating 93, rating count 100, App Store search rank 0, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and B tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

Your learning, anywhere. Stay connected to your courses with the official Canvas app for learners. Whether you’re in class, commuting, or offline, Canvas helps you stay organized and engaged. Note for instructors: For teaching and grading features, use the Canvas Teacher app. What you can do • Organize: View grades, track assignments, homework, and schoolwork; get reminders, push notifications and add customizable widgets for quick access • Engage: Send messages, join class discussions and collaborate with classmates in real time • Learn: Submit assignments, PDFs, docs, and media files for teachers to annotate in SpeedGrader, take quizzes, and watch videos on the go • Offline: Download full courses and keep studying even without internet • Integration & inclusivity: Use integrated classroom tools (LTIs), enjoy dark mode, and rely on built-in accessibility for everyone (VPAT 2.2 compliant) • Lifelong learning: Support for continuous learning, career-focused skill based learning programs, and AI-powered learning experience via Career experience Trusted by over 40 million learners worldwide.

Compare in School Planning

MeasureCanvas by InstructurePlanbook MobilePowerSchool Mobile
TierBAB
Score73 / 10080 / 10073 / 100
Rating4.7 ★4.8 ★4.6 ★
Ratings2.8M7.6K939K
Latest ratings · 180d1.9 ★ · 20 reviews—2.8 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update8d ago174d ago26d ago
PriceFreeFree + IAPFree

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Questions about Canvas by Instructure

Is this app for teachers?

No. The listing says instructors should use the Canvas Teacher app for teaching and grading features.

Can I use it without internet?

Yes. You can download full courses and keep studying even without internet access.

Does it include accessibility features?

It has built-in accessibility features, is VPAT 2.2 compliant, and offers dark mode.

Is Canvas by Instructure free?

Yes. Canvas by Instructure is free on the App Store, with no in-app purchases.

What is Canvas by Instructure good for?

Canvas by Instructure is built for students checking grades and assignment due dates, learners studying on the go or without internet access, students submitting files and taking quizzes for class. It sits in the school planning list on AppTierList.

Is Canvas by Instructure worth it?

Canvas by Instructure is B tier, ranked #7 of 33 school planning apps with a score of 73 out of 100, from a 4.7 App Store rating across 2,767,923 ratings. Good, and 6 apps rank above it.

How does Canvas by Instructure compare to Planbook Mobile?

Canvas by Instructure is B tier at 73; Planbook Mobile is A tier at 80. Planbook Mobile ranks higher. Canvas by Instructure is free, with no in-app purchases, Planbook Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is Canvas by Instructure updated?

Canvas by Instructure was updated 8 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

List
School Planning
Tier
B (Good)
Score
73 / 100
Rank in list
#7 of 33
Ranking certainty
early: few ratings or search ranks so far
Price
Free
App Store rating
4.7 out of 5
Number of ratings
2,767,923
Recent reviews
1.9 from 20 in the last 180 days
Current version
(8 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Education
Good for
Students checking grades and assignment due dates, Learners studying on the go or without internet access, Students submitting files and taking quizzes for class
Requires
iOS 18.0 or later
Size
216 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
30
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

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