Comparison

F&M's Ampersand vs Wick

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

Head to head
About

F&M's Ampersand

Features
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The official app from the Office of Student Engagement & Leadership at Franklin & Marshall College. Download to learn more about student organizations, events happening on campus, & how you can connect with your fellow Diplomats!

About

Wick

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by syncing assignments from learning systems and calendars. It sends smart reminders and creates a clear daily plan to prevent burnout and missed deadlines.

Highlights
  • Assignment pulling from LMS
  • Calendar syncing
  • Smart text reminders
  • Daily plan creation
  • Syllabus analysis
  • 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

F&M's Ampersand4 screens
Wick4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: F&M's Ampersand at none against Wick's 4. F&M's Ampersand also leads on ads (none vs shown). Wick's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.4). On price, update cadence and device support 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. F&M's Ampersand asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F&M's Ampersand ships an update every 11 days, Wick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
F&M's Ampersand versus Wick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF&M's AmpersandWick
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.2 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—75 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB100 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFranklin & Marshall CollegeMaximal Learning, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

F&M's Ampersand

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 F&M's Ampersand free?
F&M's Ampersand is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do F&M's Ampersand or Wick have ads?
Wick shows ads; F&M's Ampersand does not.
Which is updated more often, F&M's Ampersand or Wick?
F&M's Ampersand ships an update every 11 days, and Wick every 8 days. Most recently, F&M's Ampersand was updated on November 7, 2026 and Wick on November 8, 2026.

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