Comparison

iStudent 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

iStudent

Securely take classroom quizzes and assignments with this companion app. Download quizzes using a code, complete them within a time limit, and submit answers easily. Ideal for various learning environments.

Highlights
  • Join quizzes with access codes
  • Complete assignments within time limits
  • Rich interactive question types
  • Built-in quiz timer with auto-submission
  • Secure answer submission
  • View quiz history and records
Features
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Take classroom quizzes securely and easily with iStudent. iStudent is the companion app for iTeacher, allowing students to download quizzes using a quiz access code, complete assignments within a teacher-defined time limit, and submit answers securely. Perfect for classrooms, tutoring centers, training programs, homeschooling, and remote learning. Features Join Quizzes Easily • Enter a quiz code provided by your teacher • Use a secure quiz key to unlock quizzes • Download quizzes instantly from the server • Access quizzes anywhere with internet access Rich Interactive Questions • Multiple choice questions • True or false questions • Short answer questions • Image-based questions • Audio and voice questions Built-in Quiz Timer • Countdown timer for timed quizzes • Automatic submission when time expires • Visual progress tracking • Resume unfinished quizzes when allowed Secure Quiz Delivery • Encrypted quiz packages • Protected content access • Secure answer submission • Student-friendly and easy to use Quiz History • View completed quizzes • Access submission records • Track participation history • Save completed work locally Designed for Students • Clean and simple interface • Optimized for iPhone and iPad • Large readable text • Easy navigation and controls Whether you're learning in a classroom, at home, or remotely, iStudent makes taking quizzes fast, secure, and stress-free. Download iStudent today and start learning smarter.

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

iStudent4 screens
iClicker Student4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iStudent at none against iClicker Student's 8. iStudent also leads on device support (3 vs 1). iClicker Student's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). On price, ads 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. iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. iStudent asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iStudent ships an update every 7 months, iClicker Student every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iStudent versus iClicker Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriStudentiClicker Student
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (38K ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews16.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—38K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlteru Inc.HPHLP

Customer experience

iStudent

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

iClicker Student

All ratings37,721 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.4%

Bugs and requests

iStudent

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

None

iStudent

No in-app purchases

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 iStudent free?
iStudent is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iStudent or iClicker Student have ads?
Neither iStudent nor iClicker Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iStudent or iClicker Student?
iStudent ships an update every 7 months, and iClicker Student every 6 weeks. Most recently, iStudent was updated on October 23, 2026 and iClicker Student on October 28, 2026.

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