# Wick vs Linus

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wick | Linus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews) | **[4.8 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-digital-sat-prep/id6740494483/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **759** |
| Positive reviews | 67.6% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 92 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) | [Linus Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790246412) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Linus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/linus-digital-sat-prep/id6740494483)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Quarterly | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Turbo | $24.99 | per month |
| Turbo | $24.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Turbo Monthly | $99.00 | per month |
| Turbo Monthly | $100.00 | per month |
| Turbo | $149.99 | per year |
| Turbo | $149.99 | per year |
| Turbo | $150.00 | per month |
| Linus Premium | $249.00 | per 3 months |
| Turbo Yearly | $499.00 | per year |
| Turbo | $500.00 | per year |
| Turbo Yearly | $600.00 | per year |
| SAT Test Date Access | $79.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💪 Perfect app
- 👍 Nice game
- 👍 Enjoyable!
- 👍 Best SAT app
- 👍 Easily the BEST FREE SAT Resource out there!

**Requested features**

- Personalized practice
- Practice tests


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*