eSMS Kiosk vs Wick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Self-service check-in
- Kiosk-based operations
- Student interaction with departments
- Streamlined reception processes
- Multiple non-curated actions
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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.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | eSMS Kiosk | Wick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.2 (75 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 75 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 68 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | University of Arizona | Maximal Learning, Inc. |
Customer experience
eSMS Kiosk
Wick
In-app purchases
eSMS Kiosk
No in-app purchases
Wick
- 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









