# Linkbus vs Wick

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Linkbus at 100% against Wick's 63%. Linkbus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Wick's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (72 vs 10). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Linkbus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Linkbus holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wick has 72 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Linkbus's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wick's.

Linkbus ships an update every 4 months, Wick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Linkbus | Wick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkbus/id1531257573/reviews)** | [4.3 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Michael Carroll](https://appshunter.io/developer/1531257575) | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) |

## What reviewers say

### Linkbus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linkbus/id1531257573)

Get real-time bus schedules for the College of St. Benedict and Saint John's University. This lightweight app automatically fetches the latest information to ensure accuracy. Developed with the community in mind, it provides a convenient way to track campus transportation.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus schedule, Automatic data fetching, Accurate and up-to-date information, Lightweight and fast, Community-focused development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Wick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778)

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by automatically pulling assignments from learning systems and syncing calendars. It sends smart text reminders for deadlines and creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused.

**Highlights:** Automatic assignment import from LMS, Calendar syncing for all events, Smart text reminders for deadlines, Syllabus upload for assignment extraction, Clear daily plan generation, Assignment and commitment tracking, Focus sessions for productivity

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Linkbus free?

Linkbus 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, Linkbus or Wick?

Linkbus is rated higher. Linkbus averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Wick averages 4.3 from 72 ratings.

### Do Linkbus or Wick have ads?

Neither Linkbus nor Wick shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Linkbus or Wick?

Linkbus ships an update every 4 months, and Wick every 8 days. Most recently, Linkbus was updated on September 28, 2026 and Wick on October 13, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*