Comparison

eSMS Kiosk vs Wick

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

Head to head
About

eSMS Kiosk

This app provides a self-service kiosk solution for check-in operations. It allows students to perform various actions within university departments, streamlining reception and waiting area processes.

Highlights
  • Self-service check-in
  • Kiosk-based operations
  • Student interaction with departments
  • Streamlined reception processes
  • Multiple non-curated actions
Features
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eSMS/Kiosk is a mobile form factor implementation for self-service check in operations associated with eSMS. Designed as a kiosk-based option for reception or other waiting areas to provide multiple non-curated actions for students who interact with UA Departments.

About

Wick

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by syncing assignments from learning systems and calendars. It sends smart reminders and creates a clear daily plan to prevent burnout and missed deadlines.

Highlights
  • Assignment pulling from LMS
  • Calendar syncing
  • Smart text reminders
  • Daily plan creation
  • Syllabus analysis
  • Focus sessions
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Wick texts you smart reminders so you never miss a deadline. It pulls assignments from Canvas and other school systems, syncs your calendars, and builds one clear daily plan for your classes, clubs, work, and life. Built for busy students who want to make the most out of college without burning out. What Wick does best: • Automatically pulls assignments from Canvas, Moodle, and other Learning Management Systems (LMS) • Syncs with your calendars so classes, clubs, work shifts, internships, and personal events all live together • Texts you daily reminders and check-ins so you never miss homework, exams, or deadlines • Upload a syllabus and Wick pulls assignments, exams, and due dates • Builds a clear daily plan so you always know what’s next • Tracks assignments, exams, and commitments in one place • Includes focus sessions to help you get started and stay on task College life isn’t just homework. Wick is also built for students managing academics, activities, and real-life commitments – including students with ADHD who want everything organized in one place, not scattered across multiple apps. Students use Wick to: • Stay on top of assignments without stress • Catch deadlines before it’s too late • Stop checking multiple calendars and portals • Break down assignments into steps and build study plans • Get help locking in and staying focused App EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: eSMS Kiosk at 5.0 against Wick's 4.2. eSMS Kiosk also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Wick's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (75 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Wick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. eSMS Kiosk asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

eSMS Kiosk holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wick has 75 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eSMS Kiosk ships an update every 2 months, Wick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
eSMS Kiosk versus Wick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereSMS KioskWick
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings175 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB100 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperUniversity of ArizonaMaximal Learning, Inc.

Customer experience

eSMS Kiosk

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Wick

All ratings75 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral9.3%
Negative13.3%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral13.6%
Negative22.7%

In-app purchases

None

eSMS Kiosk

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Wick

Subscriptions4
  • Wick Premium – Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Wick Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Wick Premium – Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
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  • Wick Premium – Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is eSMS Kiosk free?
eSMS Kiosk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eSMS Kiosk or Wick?
eSMS Kiosk is rated higher. eSMS Kiosk averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Wick averages 4.2 from 75 ratings.
Do eSMS Kiosk or Wick have ads?
Wick shows ads; eSMS Kiosk does not.
Which is updated more often, eSMS Kiosk or Wick?
eSMS Kiosk ships an update every 2 months, and Wick every 8 days. Most recently, eSMS Kiosk was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wick on November 8, 2026.

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