Comparison

i vs Clicker Talk

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

i

Features
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i-Click allows you to control your world wirelessly via the iClick or iControl hardware products available from Pretorian Technologies. The iClick hardware allows you to switch one or two mains appliances on and off, such as lamps, fans and food processors. iControl is for battery powered products such as switch adapted toys. One or two buttons are shown on screen and their colour and appearance may be changed to suit individual requirements. You can also replace each button with a photograph taken right from your iPad to give the buttons increased relevance. You can even add some text to each button. The app is fully accessible using iOS Switch Control. Choose from the following modes: Direct- touch and the appliance comes on- release and the appliance turns off. Use for appliances that shouldn’t be continuously energised such as food mixers. Latched- touch one and the appliance comes on- touch again and it turns off. Use for appliances that may need to be on for extended periods such as lamps. Timed- touch to turn on for a given amount of time between 1 second and 250 minutes. Co-operative Direct- for two users. Both on-screen buttons must be touched for the appliance to turn on. Great for teaching co-operation. Co-operative Latched- for two users. Both on-screen buttons must be touched for the appliances to turn on and then back off again. Co-operative Timed- for two users. Both on-screen buttons must be touched for the appliances to turn on for a timed period. On/Off- for either one or two users. Button 1 turns on the appliances and button 2 turns them off again. You could, for example, have a photo of a lamp turned on for button 1 and turned off for button 2. Please note that you will need the hardware products to be able to make use of this app. More information can be found at www.pretorianuk.com/output-devices

About

Clicker Talk

This app helps students of all abilities develop speaking and listening skills. It offers various activities to build vocabulary, confidence, and comprehension, making it ideal for English language learners and those who struggle with writing.

Highlights
  • Develop vocabulary and confidence
  • Boost core language knowledge
  • Offer alternative paths to success
  • Create a classroom of storytellers
  • Access hundreds of ready-made activities
  • Create custom activities
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Boost speaking and listening skills across the curriculum with Clicker Talk, designed for students of all abilities. Continuously developed by Crick Software for over 25 years, the Clicker product range is used in schools around the world. DEVELOP VOCABULARY AND BUILD CONFIDENCE Clicker Talk gives children the opportunity to explore new vocabulary, demonstrate their knowledge and rehearse their ideas for writing. It’s particularly effective for those who struggle to express themselves in written form, and for English language learners. Clicker Talk is also a great way for teachers to collect evidence of students’ speaking and listening attainment. BOOST CORE LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE Listen and Say activities enable younger learners and emergent English speakers to familiarise themselves with core vocabulary. On each page, children click on the picture to listen to the word or phrase and then record, rerecording as many times as they like. All recordings are collated for review once all pages are completed. OFFER ALTERNATIVE PATHS TO SUCCESS Many children in our classrooms have great ideas and knowledge but struggle to express these in their writing. Talk About activities help to break down barriers to literacy and offer children an alternative way to demonstrate their understanding. The activities provide teachers with a valuable record of children’s comprehension of key topics and concepts. CREATE A CLASSROOM OF STORYTELLERS Tell the Story activities break storytelling down into manageable steps, helping children to practice and internalise story patterns and language and to understand narrative ‘building blocks’. These activities are perfect for exploring a sequence of events or the steps of a process, such as making a sandwich or the life cycle of a plant. ACCESS HUNDREDS OF READY-MADE ACTIVITIES Choose from a huge selection of activities on LearningGrids, our online library accessed from within the app. Activities cover a wide variety of curriculum topics across different levels. Or create your own in seconds using the included curriculum picture library or any photos. PART OF CRICK SOFTWARE’S CLICKER FAMILY Based in the UK and US, Crick Software has a worldwide reputation for quality educational software for students of all abilities. To find more Clicker Apps, search for Crick Software in the App Store or visit the Crick Software website.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: i at none against Clicker Talk's 1. i also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). Clicker Talk's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 75 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Clicker Talk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. i asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

i ships an update every 75 months, Clicker Talk every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
i versus Clicker Talk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClicker Talk
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 75 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPretorian TechnologiesCrick Software

In-app purchases

None

i

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Clicker Talk

One-time1
  • Clicker Talk Single User$350.00

Questions

Is i free?
i is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Clicker Talk free?
Clicker Talk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do i or Clicker Talk have ads?
Neither i nor Clicker Talk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, i or Clicker Talk?
i ships an update every 75 months, and Clicker Talk every 5 months. Most recently, i was updated on October 29, 2026 and Clicker Talk on October 11, 2026.

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