Installing the mobile app
How to get OptiLearn on your phone or tablet
OptiLearn has a native mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones. It's built for students, parents, and teachers — you can browse courses, watch lesson videos, take quizzes, submit assignments, and get notifications when grades are posted.
The app uses the same account you already have on the web — there's nothing new to sign up for.
Where to get it
The app is in late-stage development and isn't on the App Store or Google Play yet. When it launches, this page will link directly to both stores. For now, your institution's admin can distribute early-access builds through TestFlight (iOS) or internal Play Console testing (Android).
When the app is live, you'll find it under:
- iOS — search "OptiLearn" in the App Store
- Android — search "OptiLearn" in the Google Play Store
Or use these direct links once published:
apps.apple.com/app/optilearnplay.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.opticrm.optilearn
Supported devices
| Platform | Minimum version |
|---|---|
| iOS | iOS 14 or later — iPhone 6s and newer |
| Android | Android 7 (API 24) or later |
| iPad | iPadOS 14 or later |
The app is portrait-first — most screens are designed for phone use. PDF reading and video watching work in either orientation.
How much space does it take?
- iOS — ~80 MB download, ~120 MB installed
- Android — ~40 MB download, ~80 MB installed
Offline lesson downloads take additional space. The app will warn you before a download if you're below 500 MB of free storage.
What data does it use?
The app downloads course content on-demand — video lessons and PDFs are the bulk of the data. If you're on a metered connection (mobile data), you can turn on Wi-Fi only downloads in Settings to prevent accidental large downloads.
Text lessons, quizzes, and most screens use very little data — under 100 KB each.
Permissions it asks for
On first launch the app requests permission for:
- Notifications — so you can be alerted when assignments are graded, new announcements are posted, or live sessions are about to start. Optional — you can deny this and everything else still works.
- Camera / Photos — only when you upload an assignment file. Declined by default until you actually tap the upload button.
- Storage — Android only — needed to save PDF downloads for offline reading.
The app does NOT request:
- Location
- Contacts
- Microphone (unless you're in a live session with a mic)
Keeping it updated
Enable auto-updates in the App Store / Play Store and the app will stay current automatically. On cold start the app checks its version against the server — if your build is below the minimum supported version, you'll be prompted to update before continuing.
What's next?
Once you've installed the app, head to Signing in to learn how to log in with your institution account.