# Bold.org vs Wick

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bold.org at none against Wick's 4. Bold.org also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (95% vs 63%). Wick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wick sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Bold.org asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bold.org holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bold.org has 3.2K ratings behind it against 74, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Bold.org's written reviews are positive against 63% of Wick's.

Bold.org ships an update weekly, Wick every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bold.org | Wick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (3.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030/reviews)** | [4.2 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.2K** | 74 |
| Positive reviews | **95.4% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#79** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bold.org](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730731181) | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) |

## What reviewers say

### Bold.org

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldorg-scholarships/id6477827030)

**Currently charting:** #79 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

Discover and apply for thousands of scholarships directly from your phone. This platform offers exclusive opportunities, smart matching, and a streamlined application process. Earn rewards for engagement and receive direct scholarship disbursements.

**Highlights:** Thousands of exclusive scholarships, Smart scholarship matching, No-essay scholarship options, One-tap application, Direct scholarship disbursement, Bold Points rewards program

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Apple Wallet, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Easy to earn cash back
- 🏆 Helpful for scholarships
- 💳 Convenient debit card
- 💸 Rewards for spending
- 🤑 Ability to pay off student loans

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow to redeem points
- 🔍 Lack of transparency on scholarships
- 🤖 Automated responses from support
- 🔒 Difficulty managing settings
- 💱 Limited cash back options

**Reported bugs**

- Account login issues
- Glitches with point redemption
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Apply for scholarships directly in the app
- More frequent point updates
- Ability to dispute charges
- Daily login bonus in the app
- Dark mode option


### Wick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778)

This app helps students manage their academic and personal lives by automatically pulling assignments from learning systems and syncing calendars. It sends smart text reminders for deadlines and creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused.

**Highlights:** Automatic assignment import from LMS, Calendar syncing for all events, Smart text reminders for deadlines, Syllabus upload for assignment extraction, Clear daily plan generation, Assignment and commitment tracking, Focus sessions for productivity

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $39.99 | per year |
| Wick Premium – Annual | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bold.org free?

Bold.org is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Wick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Bold.org or Wick?

Bold.org is rated higher. Bold.org averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.2K ratings, while Wick averages 4.2 from 74 ratings.

### Do Bold.org or Wick have ads?

Bold.org shows ads; Wick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Bold.org or Wick?

Bold.org ships an update weekly, and Wick every 8 days. Most recently, Bold.org was updated on October 26, 2026 and Wick on October 24, 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.*