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	RoadReadySafe Roads Alliance, Inc.	iOS	1.9	492
2	Canvas by InstructureInstructure Inc.	iOS	4.7	437
3	BigFuture SchoolThe College Board	iOS	4.6	394
4	Google ClassroomGoogle	iOS	2.0	390
5	PlantIn Plant Identifier, CarePlantIn	Android	4.0	387
6	Deepstash: Smarter Every Day!Brainstash, Inc	iOS	4.7	379
7	HelloTalk - Language LearningHELLOTALK FOREIGN LANGUAGE EXCHANGE LEARNING TALK CHAT APP	iOS	4.6	374
8	Plant Identifier & Plant CareBraly JSC	Android	4.4	353
9	Nibble: Your Bite of KnowledgeKREMITAL LIMITED	Android	4.4	351
10	Imprint: Visual Micro LearningPolywise, Inc.	iOS	4.8	341
11	Zutobi: Permit & Driving PrepZutobi AB	iOS	4.7	320
12	PAW Patrol AcademyPlay Piknik	Android	3.6	312
13	Remind: School CommunicationParentSquare	iOS	4.8	310
14	Vocabulary - Learn words dailyMonkey Taps	iOS	4.8	307
15	Babbel - Language LearningBabbel GmbH	iOS	4.7	301
16	PlantLush: Plant ID & Care ProUmut Koray Melek	iOS	4.0	294
17	Micro Learning - SmartyMeApexTech Ltd	iOS	4.6	294
18	Remind: School CommunicationRemind101	Android	4.3	293
19	Plant App - Plant IdentifierScaleUp	Android	4.2	292
20	Simply Guitar - Learn GuitarSimply Ltd	iOS	4.7	292
21	Navigate360 StudentEAB Global, Inc	iOS	2.3	286
22	BigFuture® SchoolCollegeboard	Android	4.3	285
23	IXLIXL Learning	Android	4.1	281
24	ArtWorkout: Learn How to DrawAleksandr Ulitin	iOS	4.6	279
25	Lernix - AI Language TutorAppLock Inc.	Android	4.0	276
26	Epic: Kids' Books & ReadingEpic Kids Inc.	Android	3.9	275
27	Babbel - Learn LanguagesBabbel	Android	4.6	271
28	ParentSquareParentSquare	Android	4.3	268
29	USCCA Concealed Carry AppThe USCCA	Android	3.9	267
30	Kahoot! Play & Create QuizzesKahoot ASA	iOS	4.6	266
31	Deepstash: Smarter Every Day!Deepstash	Android	4.5	265
32	Simply Draw: Learn to DrawSimply Ltd	iOS	4.7	263
33	Toca Boca Jr: Fun Kids GamesPiknik	iOS	4.0	257
34	IQ Masters - Brain GamesDeep Flow Apps	Android	4.3	254
35	PictureThis - Plant IdentifierGlority Global Group Ltd.	Android	4.6	254
36	DMV Practice Test 2026 myDMVKain Suite Pte. Ltd.	iOS	4.6	246
37	Praktika – AI Language TutorPraktika.ai Company	iOS	4.8	240
38	Canvas By InstructureInstructure	Android	4.5	236
39	ParentSquareParentSquare	iOS	4.6	232
40	PictureThis - Plant IdentifierGlority Global Group Ltd.	iOS	4.8	231
41	Quizlet: More than FlashcardsQuizlet Inc	iOS	4.8	224
42	Paladin: Learn HistoryDEEPSTASH SRL	iOS	4.6	220
43	Simply Piano: Learn Piano FastSimply Ltd	iOS	4.7	217
44	iNaturalistiNaturalist	Android	3.6	213
45	Nibble: Your Bite of KnowledgeKremital Limited	iOS	4.3	211
46	SkyView® LiteTerminal Eleven LLC	iOS	4.5	208
47	Duolingo: Language LessonsDuolingo	iOS	4.7	201
48	Learn Fast & Speak FluentlyAykonu	Android	3.9	192
49	Vocabulary - Learn words dailyMonkey Taps LLC	Android	4.7	191
50	Pimsleur \| Language LearningSimon & Schuster	Android	4.2	189

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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