Worst Education Apps

Education apps ranked by the most negative reviews from real users on App Store and Google Play. Updated weekly.

#	App	Platform	Rating	Negative Reviews
1	Canvas by InstructureInstructure Inc.	iOS	4.7	439
2	Deepstash: Smarter Every Day!Brainstash, Inc	iOS	4.7	415
3	BigFuture SchoolThe College Board	iOS	4.6	394
4	Google ClassroomGoogle	iOS	2.0	390
5	Plant Identifier & Plant CareBraly JSC	Android	4.3	358
6	Imprint: Visual Micro LearningPolywise, Inc.	iOS	4.8	354
7	Nibble: Your Bite of KnowledgeKREMITAL LIMITED	Android	4.4	351
8	PAW Patrol AcademyPlay Piknik	Android	3.7	311
9	Remind: School CommunicationParentSquare	iOS	4.8	310
10	Zutobi: Permit & Driving PrepZutobi AB	iOS	4.7	307
11	Micro Learning - SmartyMeApexTech Ltd	iOS	4.6	305
12	Vocabulary - Learn words dailyMonkey Taps	iOS	4.8	301
13	Simply Guitar - Learn GuitarSimply Ltd	iOS	4.7	292
14	Remind: School CommunicationRemind101	Android	4.3	292
15	BigFuture® SchoolCollegeboard	Android	4.3	285
16	Babbel - Learn LanguagesBabbel	Android	4.6	283
17	Babbel - Language LearningBabbel GmbH	iOS	4.7	282
18	IXLIXL Learning	Android	4.1	281
19	ArtWorkout: Learn How to DrawAleksandr Ulitin	iOS	4.6	279
20	ParentSquareParentSquare	Android	4.4	271
21	Toca Boca Jr: Fun Kids GamesPiknik	iOS	4.0	266
22	Kahoot! Play & Create QuizzesKahoot ASA	iOS	4.6	266
23	IQ Masters - Brain GamesDeep Flow Apps	Android	4.3	246
24	Epic: Kids' Books & ReadingEpic Kids Inc.	Android	4.0	245
25	PictureThis - Plant IdentifierGlority Global Group Ltd.	Android	4.6	245
26	Canvas By InstructureInstructure	Android	4.5	242
27	Praktika – AI Language TutorPraktika.ai Company	iOS	4.8	240
28	Plant App - Plant IdentifierScaleUp	Android	4.3	231
29	Simply Draw: Learn to DrawSimply Ltd	iOS	4.7	231
30	ParentSquareParentSquare	iOS	4.6	230
31	Quizlet: More than FlashcardsQuizlet Inc	iOS	4.8	225
32	Deepstash: Smarter Every Day!Deepstash	Android	4.5	224
33	Paladin: Learn HistoryDEEPSTASH SRL	iOS	4.6	220
34	Langify - AI Language TutorAppLock Inc.	Android	4.3	218
35	PictureThis - Plant IdentifierGlority Global Group Ltd.	iOS	4.8	218
36	Simply Piano: Learn Piano FastSimply Ltd	iOS	4.7	217
37	DMV Practice Test 2026 myDMVKain Suite Pte. Ltd.	iOS	4.6	215
38	iNaturalistiNaturalist	Android	3.6	213
39	Nibble: Your Bite of KnowledgeKremital Limited	iOS	4.3	211
40	Simply Draw: Learn to DrawSimply Ltd	Android	4.7	210
41	PlantLush: Plant ID & Care ProUmut Koray Melek	iOS	4.0	207
42	PlantIn: Plant Identifier・CareVortemol Limited	iOS	4.6	204
43	Learn Fast & Speak FluentlyAykonu	Android	3.9	192
44	Vocabulary - Learn words dailyMonkey Taps LLC	Android	4.7	191
45	PragerUPragerU	Android	3.4	185
46	Knowt: AI Flashcards & NotesKnowt Inc.	iOS	4.7	184
47	Elevate - Brain Training GamesThe Mind Company	iOS	4.8	183
48	Simply Piano: Learn Piano FastSimply Ltd	Android	4.6	181
49	Speak: Language LearningSpeakeasy Labs	iOS	4.8	178
50	Headway - Daily Micro LearningBooks Made Easy Corp	Android	4.6	175

Why Education Apps Get Negative Reviews

The education category is one of the most competitive on both the App Store and Google Play. Users expect reliability, performance, and regular updates. When apps fall short, negative reviews pile up fast. This page ranks education apps by their total number of negative reviews (1-2 stars), giving you a data-driven view of which apps frustrate users the most.

Whether you're a developer avoiding common pitfalls, a product manager benchmarking competitors, or an ASO specialist looking for market gaps, this data helps you make informed decisions. Filter by country to see regional differences in user complaints.

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Worst Education Apps by Country

See country-specific rankings for the most complained-about education apps in each market.

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