Mobile Application development for education sector: What Students and Teachers Want in 2025

The digital learning has evolved over the last few years, driven by the continuous advancements of technology and the world’s demand towards online and hybrid education, especially after the pandemic of COVID-19. 

As we step into 2025, educational mobile applications will continue to be a must for students and their teachers.  To stand out, developers should understand the specific needs and expectations of their target audience. 

In this blog post, we’ll explore what students and teachers want to have in their educational mobile applications, offering insights for developers and businesses that are looking to create a meaningful and effective learning experience.

 

1. Personalized learning journey

Students and teachers are always looking for platforms or mobile apps that creates a sense of personalization to an individual learner’s needs. AI integrated apps or platforms provides suggestions based on the user’s behaviour and preferences. 

Teachers, on the other hand, value tools that allow them to customize lesson plans and provide targeted support to different learners based on their level, performance, and the capacity they could take.

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

• AI algorithms that assess a student’s strengths and weaknesses.
• Recommendations for tailored content based on progress.
• Customizable quizzes, flashcards and assignments for teachers.

2. Gamification and Interactive Elements

One of the most interesting learning methods for students is when they learn in form of a game or through activities. Learning is not about textbooks and pens; students tend to like gamification and interactive elements. Gamification is a powerful motivator in 2025 for students that are drawn to mobile apps and are heavy consumers to mobile phones and game mobile apps. 

Interactive mobile app elements such as quizzes, level badges, leaderboards, and storytelling can transform hard subjects into exciting ones and enhance the student’s overall learning experiences though mobile applications.

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

• Progress tracking through badges and levels.
• Interactive simulations and role-playing scenarios.
• Collaborative games that promote teamwork among students.

5. Mobile apps should function offline

Although internet access is inevitable and is available globally, connectivity remains an issue or a challenge in some regions. 

Mobile applications that are developed specifically for education sector and for learning purposes should be available to function offline without internet connectivity.

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

• Offline access to downloaded lessons and resources.
• Lightweight versions of apps for devices with limited storage.

6. Data Privacy and Security measures

Data privacy is an important factor to consider in the mobile app development, as students, teachers, and any user in general prioritizes apps that protect their information and takes security measures. 

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

 

• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data related to students like personal information and from the teacher’s and school’s side.
• Parental controls and teacher oversight for younger students.

7.  Communication Tools

Education is based on the communication between the students/learners and their teachers, so educational mobile applications should include features that facilitate the communication and collaboration between teachers with students and the student’s group communication with each other. 

The goal is to recreate the classroom’s collaborative environment in the digital space.

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

• Real-time chat and video conferencing.
• Shared workspaces for group projects.
• Teacher dashboards for monitoring and providing feedback.

8. Focus on integrating STEAM Education

In 2025, the focus on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education continues to grow. Apps that offer tools for coding, design, and problem-solving will be successful. 

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

• Virtual labs for experiments and simulations.
• Coding challenges and tutorials for various programming languages.
• Tools for art and design projects, such as 3D modelling.

10. Sustainability and Eco-Friendliness

It’s 2025, students are becoming more environmentally conscious than ever. Educational apps that reflect these values resonate strongly with younger audiences.

Recommended features to include in the mobile app:

• Features that highlight eco-friendly practices, such as paperless classrooms.
• Partnerships with organizations supporting sustainability.

Conclusion:

Creating an educational mobile application in 2025 will require a deep understanding of the students and teacher’s needs, current demand, and trends. Focus on personalization, gamification of the learning process, including educational facilitators like interactive and personalized quizzes and flashcards, and apps that facilitates the virtual communication between students and teachers. 

These features will create a love for learning and will encourage users to continue using the app and reduce bounce rates. Engage with your audience, listen to their needs, and adapt your app accordingly to stay ahead in this competitive space.