Comparison

Loper vs Wick

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

Head to head
About

Loper

This app simplifies the college search and application process. It helps users discover suitable schools, organize application requirements, and access helpful resources. Users can track deadlines, compare colleges, and share their progress with others.

Highlights
  • Personalized school matching
  • Comprehensive college research
  • Customizable application checklists
  • Progress sharing with mentors
  • Bite-sized educational guides
  • Community access for learners
Features
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A smarter way to plan for college and apply with confidence. Loper is a free app that helps you explore schools, build your college list, and stay on top of every step in the application process — all without the stress. From figuring out what you want in a school to tracking deadlines and essays, Loper gives you a clear, personalized path forward. What you can do with Loper: - Get matched with schools that fit you. Answer a few quick questions and discover colleges based on your interests, goals, and preferences. - Do your research — all in one place. Browse school profiles, compare options, and learn what makes each campus unique — without jumping between tabs or spreadsheets. - Track every requirement, deadline, and essay. Loper builds a custom checklist for every college on your list, so nothing falls through the cracks. - Share your progress. Send a snapshot of your top schools and preferences to parents, counselors, or mentors with one tap. - Learn as you go. Access bite-sized guides on essays, financial aid, and more — right when you need them. What Users Are Saying: "I honestly just downloaded the app like 10 minutes ago because it seemed like something that would help me. I've been stuck at a dead end not knowing where to start to look for schools. This is perfect! It explains everything I have questions about, like what different campuses are like and what resources they could have and much more.” “This is such an amazing app to help take stress away from the college hunt. There are so many different sources to search for schools now a days and an app that puts it in one place and gamifies the process is a win for students everywhere” Join a Community of Learners! Don’t just take our word for it—join hundreds of thousands of students already using Loper to find their perfect college match! As a Loper user, you’ll gain access to a support network, exclusive college application resources, and a community of students just like you navigating this complex process. Download Loper now and start your personalized college search today! Your future is waiting!

About

Wick

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by syncing calendars, pulling assignments from learning systems, and sending smart reminders. It creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused on tasks, preventing burnout.

Highlights
  • Syncs with Canvas and other LMS
  • Integrates with personal calendars
  • Sends smart reminders for deadlines
  • Builds a daily plan
  • Tracks assignments and exams
  • Includes 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

Loper4 screens
Wick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Loper at 4.8 against Wick's 4.2. Loper also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Wick's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, review sentiment, device support 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. Loper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Loper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loper has 3.4K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of Loper's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Loper ships an update every 3 weeks, Wick every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Loper versus Wick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoperWick
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (3.4K ratings) — better4.2 (74 ratings)
Positive reviews60.2% of reviews62.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.4K — better74
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB100 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperLoper, Inc.Maximal Learning, Inc.

Customer experience

Loper

All ratings3,359 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews98 reviews
Positive60.2%
Neutral11.2%
Negative28.6%

Wick

All ratings74 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.3%

Bugs and requests

Loper

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Start exploring button not working
  • Inability to enter graduation year
  • Verification code not being sent
  • Prompts and matches not loading properly

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add graduate school search options
  • Provide more detailed college information
  • Improve algorithm to better match user preferences
  • Expand college options beyond just private schools

Wick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Loper

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 Loper free?
Loper 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, Loper or Wick?
Loper is rated higher. Loper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.4K ratings, while Wick averages 4.2 from 74 ratings.
Do Loper or Wick have ads?
Wick shows ads; Loper does not.
Which is updated more often, Loper or Wick?
Loper ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wick every 9 days. Most recently, Loper was updated on November 3, 2026 and Wick on November 4, 2026.

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