Comparison

Chegg Study vs iClicker Student

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

Head to head
About

Chegg Study

This app provides homework help and personalized study support for millions of students across 80 subjects. Access millions of explained solutions, flashcards, and expert Q&A to master tough concepts and prepare for exams. Utilize AI-powered solutions for quicker assistance.

Highlights
  • Step-by-step explained solutions
  • Flashcards for subjects
  • Expert Q&A responses
  • Homework question scanner
  • AI-powered solutions
  • 24/7 study help
Features
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Get ready for exam season with the Chegg Study® app. Used by millions of students, the Chegg Study app is the homework helper which offers school help and personalized support for each of your courses—from homework to exam prep, study your courses inside-out and learn your own way. Tap into our huge library of millions of fully explained, step-by-step solutions, and flashcards for subjects including Math, English, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, and more. Get school help for 80 subjects and hundreds of courses and flashcards. The Chegg Study app is the homework helper that has you covered for your toughest concepts, classes, and assignments, for school. Now with AI solutions backed by experts you can get your homework help even quicker and boost your education using the latest technology. Get 24/7 study help and expert Q&A responses. Snap or scan a pic of any homework question and submit it with our question scanner to our Chegg experts. You will get detailed solved answers in as little as 30 minutes.* Get unstuck and be your own problem solver, learn about tough concepts with detailed explanations, solutions, and answers provided. Search our library of over 60 million fully solved homework questions. See how to solve them with our question scanner feature. Take control of your education and learn at your own rate and in your own style. With Chegg there are a variety of ways to study your courses so you can learn and have fun at the same time! The fine print: Your Chegg Study subscription will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within the 24 hours prior to the end of your current subscription period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. For bug reports and general feedback, email cheggstudy.appsupport@chegg.com or tweet @Chegg #iOSapp. Privacy Policy: https://www.chegg.com/en-US/privacypolicy Terms of use: https://www.chegg.com/en-US/termsofuse End User License Agreement : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Experts’ response time for answers and solutions varies by question and subject. Average response time is 46 minutes. **Available for select problems only.

About

iClicker Student

Engage in class by answering instructor questions directly from your mobile device. Receive immediate feedback on your responses and compare your performance with classmates. Review past questions and answers to prepare for quizzes and exams, with all your data securely stored in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Answer instructor questions on mobile
  • Receive instant feedback
  • Compare responses to class results
  • Access saved poll questions for study
  • Cloud-based data storage
  • Supports multiple question types
Features
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iClicker's student app allows you to answer questions using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Tap to provide your answer and receive instant feedback. Compare your vote to the rest of the class. After class, access the saved poll questions to study for a quiz or exam. All data is stored on the cloud so you can access it anywhere from any device. KEY FEATURES: • Free trial subscription with account creation • View your instructor’s questions as high resolution screenshots • Compare your response to the class results • Session history is stored in the cloud so you can access it anywhere • Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Numeric, and Target question types • Receive correct/incorrect feedback when your instructor grades the question • Review the questions and answers to study after class • Works alongside all iClicker remotes

Screenshots

Chegg Study4 screens
iClicker Student4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chegg Study at 4.7 against iClicker Student's 4.4. Chegg Study also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (205K vs 37K). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. Chegg Study sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chegg Study holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chegg Study has 205K ratings behind it against 37K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Chegg Study's written reviews are positive against 17% of iClicker Student's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chegg Study ships an update every 3 weeks, iClicker Student every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Chegg Study versus iClicker Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChegg StudyiClicker Student
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (205K ratings) — better4.4 (37K ratings)
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews — better17.0% of reviews
Number of ratings205K — better37K
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#60#29 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChegg, Inc.HPHLP

Customer experience

Chegg Study

All ratings204,681 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews922 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral7.2%
Negative73.0%

iClicker Student

All ratings36,904 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.0%

User reviews

Chegg Study

From 205K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for homework and studying
  • 👍 Provides step-by-step solutions
  • 💡 Useful for visual learners

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Incorrect or incomplete answers
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Account suspension issues
  • 🤯 Frustrating device management
  • 🕰️ Slow response times

iClicker Student

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Saves money compared to physical iClicker
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iPads

Bugs and requests

Chegg Study

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Repeated account suspensions without justification
  • Inability to cancel subscription easily
  • Blurry image uploads
  • Inconsistent login behavior across devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Increase monthly question limit
  • Allow more than 2 registered devices
  • Improve customer support response times
  • Add ability to comment on answers

iClicker Student

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Logging out and back in causes data loss
  • Location tracking not working properly
  • Questions not appearing or disappearing during class
  • Frequent disconnections and sign-out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add push notifications for when questions are available
  • Show correct answers after questions are answered
  • Display countdown timer for questions
  • Allow deleting of courses added accidentally
  • Provide subscription options based on semester length

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Chegg Study

Subscriptions4
  • Chegg Study3 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Chegg Study7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Chegg Study2 variants$15.991 Month
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  • Chegg Study Basic$15.991 Month
8 purchases

iClicker Student

One-time8
  • iClicker Pulse 6-Months$5.99
  • iClicker Pulse 1-Year$8.99
  • iClicker Pro 6-Months$16.99
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  • iClicker 6-Month Subscription$16.99
  • iClicker Pro 6-Months$25.99
  • iClicker 1-year subscription$25.99
  • iClicker 2-Year Subscription$36.99
  • iClicker 4-Year Subscription$51.99

Questions

Is Chegg Study free?
Chegg Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Chegg Study or iClicker Student?
Chegg Study is rated higher. Chegg Study averages 4.7 out of 5 from 205K ratings, while iClicker Student averages 4.4 from 37K ratings.
Do Chegg Study or iClicker Student have ads?
Neither Chegg Study nor iClicker Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chegg Study or iClicker Student?
Chegg Study ships an update every 3 weeks, and iClicker Student every 6 weeks. Most recently, Chegg Study was updated on September 25, 2026 and iClicker Student on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, Chegg Study or iClicker Student?
Chegg Study currently peaks at #60 in the App Store charts, and iClicker Student at #29. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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