Comparison

Wick vs Linus

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

Head to head
About

Wick

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
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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/

About

Linus

This app offers a gamified approach to preparing for the new Digital SAT. It provides targeted practice for Math, Vocabulary, and Reading sections, with features like daily quests and progress tracking to make studying engaging and effective.

Highlights
  • Gamified learning with quests and streaks
  • Simulates Bluebook testing experience
  • Targeted Math, Vocabulary, and Reading practice
  • Smart study planner for bite-sized lessons
  • Instant feedback on answers
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Stop studying harder. Start studying smarter for the new Digital SAT. Linus is the SAT prep app built for how the test actually works now. Adaptive practice that mirrors the real Digital SAT format, so nothing on test day surprises you. WHY STUDENTS CHOOSE LINUS: - 250+ point score improvement guarantee - Adaptive practice that matches the real Digital SAT - Math, Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary all in one app - Personalized study plan based on YOUR test date - Gamified daily practice that actually sticks - Built specifically for the new Digital SAT format START FREE, UPGRADE WHEN YOU'RE READY Try Linus free for 3 days. Practice real SAT questions, see your score improve, then decide. No commitment until you're convinced. HOW IT WORKS Set your target score, enter your test date, and Linus builds a study plan around YOUR timeline. Whether your SAT is in 2 weeks or 6 months, Linus adapts to make every study session count. WHAT MAKES LINUS DIFFERENT Most test prep apps just throw practice questions at you. Linus tracks what you're getting wrong, adapts in real time, and focuses your study time where it matters most. It's like having a private SAT tutor in your pocket. Rated 4.8 stars by students who raised their scores. Questions? Reach us at support@linusprep.com Disclaimer: SAT and BigFuture are trademarks registered and owned by the College Board, which is not affiliated with and does not endorse this product. Bluebook is a trademark of the College Board. WEBSITE: https://linusprep.com TERMS OF USE: https://linusprep.com/legal PRIVACY POLICY: https://linusprep.com/legal/privacy

Screenshots

Wick4 screens
Linus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wick at none against Linus's shown. Wick also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Linus's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (759 vs 65). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Linus sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Linus holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Linus has 759 ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 68% and 68% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wick ships an update every 8 days, Linus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Wick versus Linus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWickLinus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (65 ratings)4.8 (759 ratings) — better
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews68.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings65759 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB93 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaximal Learning, Inc.Linus Labs, Inc.

Customer experience

Wick

All ratings65 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral7.7%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive67.6%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.6%

Linus

All ratings722 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral2.6%
Negative28.9%

Bugs and requests

Wick

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Linus

Requested features

2 requests
  • Personalized practice
  • Practice tests

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wick

Subscriptions4
  • Wick Premium – Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Wick Premium – Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Wick Premium – Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
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  • Wick Premium – Annual1 Month trial$79.991 Year
14 purchases

Linus

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Quarterly3 Days trial$24.993 Months
  • Turbo$24.991 Month
  • Turbo3 Days trial$24.991 Month
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  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Turbo Monthly3 Days trial$99.001 Month
  • Turbo Monthly3 Days trial$100.001 Month
  • Turbo$149.991 Year
  • Turbo3 Days trial$149.991 Year
  • Turbo$150.001 Month
  • Linus Premium$249.003 Months
  • Turbo Yearly3 Days trial$499.001 Year
  • Turbo$500.001 Year
  • Turbo Yearly3 Days trial$600.001 Year
One-time1
  • SAT Test Date Access$79.00

Questions

Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Linus free?
Linus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wick or Linus?
Linus is rated higher. Wick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Linus averages 4.8 from 759 ratings.
Do Wick or Linus have ads?
Linus shows ads; Wick does not.
Which is updated more often, Wick or Linus?
Wick ships an update every 8 days, and Linus every 11 days. Most recently, Wick was updated on September 25, 2026 and Linus on September 22, 2026.

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