# Socrative Student vs iClicker Student

The clearest difference is rating: iClicker Student at 4.4 against Socrative Student's 2.3. iClicker Student also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 631) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Socrative Student's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and review sentiment (41% vs 17%). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Socrative Student asks for nothing beyond the download.

iClicker Student holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 37K ratings behind it against 631, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Socrative Student's written reviews are positive against 17% of iClicker Student's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Socrative Student ships an update every 5 months, iClicker Student every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Socrative Student | iClicker Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socrative-student/id477618130/reviews) | **[4.4 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 631 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | **40.9% of reviews** | 17.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#46** |
| Size | 8 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Showbie Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/523263741) | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) |

## What reviewers say

### Socrative Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socrative-student/id477618130)

Engage in formative assessments with interactive quizzes, polls, and games. Students join classrooms using a code to answer questions and track their understanding. No student accounts are required.

**Highlights:** Interactive quizzes and polls, Open-ended questions with voting, Exit tickets for end-of-class review, Space Race game mode, Class, question, and student reports, Multiple choice and True/False questions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app for learning
- 🚀 Helpful for class discussions
- 💡 Nice Doctor Who references

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🤯 Causes frustration and stress

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes frequently
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- Incorrect grading and score reporting

**Requested features**

- Add ability to see missed questions
- Improve support for older devices
- Add more question types beyond multiple choice


### iClicker Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iClicker Pulse 6-Months | $5.99 | one-time |
| iClicker Pulse 1-Year | $8.99 | one-time |
| iClicker Pro 6-Months | $16.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 6-Month Subscription | $16.99 | one-time |
| iClicker Pro 6-Months | $25.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 1-year subscription | $25.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 2-Year Subscription | $36.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 4-Year Subscription | $51.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Socrative Student free?

Socrative Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is iClicker Student free?

iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Socrative Student or iClicker Student?

iClicker Student is rated higher. Socrative Student averages 2.3 out of 5 from 631 ratings, while iClicker Student averages 4.4 from 37K ratings.

### Do Socrative Student or iClicker Student have ads?

Neither Socrative Student nor iClicker Student shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Socrative Student or iClicker Student?

Socrative Student ships an update every 5 months, and iClicker Student every 6 weeks. Most recently, Socrative Student was updated on September 24, 2026 and iClicker Student on September 26, 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.*