# SpeakUp vs iClicker Student

The clearest difference is rating: SpeakUp at 5.0 against iClicker Student's 4.4. SpeakUp also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). iClicker Student's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

SpeakUp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 38K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SpeakUp ships an update every 2 months, iClicker Student every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SpeakUp | iClicker Student |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakup/id526063560/reviews)** | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **38K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 16.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Seance Association](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040938554) | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) |

## What reviewers say

### SpeakUp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/speakup/id526063560)

This app facilitates engaging Q&A sessions by allowing audiences to submit and rate questions. Speakers can then identify and address the most relevant inquiries, improving audience participation and interaction.

**Highlights:** Audience question submission, Question rating system, Speaker question prioritization, Enhanced audience participation, Interactive Q&A sessions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### iClicker Student

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

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 SpeakUp free?

SpeakUp 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, SpeakUp or iClicker Student?

SpeakUp is rated higher. SpeakUp averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while iClicker Student averages 4.4 from 38K ratings.

### Do SpeakUp or iClicker Student have ads?

Neither SpeakUp nor iClicker Student shows ads.

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

SpeakUp ships an update every 2 months, and iClicker Student every 6 weeks. Most recently, SpeakUp was updated on October 11, 2026 and iClicker Student on October 28, 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.*