# Wick vs GatherUWB

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Wick at 68% against GatherUWB's 0%. Wick also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (65 vs 4). GatherUWB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Wick holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wick has 65 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Wick's written reviews are positive against 0% of GatherUWB's.

Wick ships an update every 8 days, GatherUWB every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wick | GatherUWB |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews)** | [3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatheruwb/id6740762258/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **67.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) | [University Of Washington](https://appshunter.io/developer/328228464) |

## 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 |


### GatherUWB

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gatheruwb/id6740762258)

Connect with campus life at UW Bothell. Discover and register for events, join student organizations, and communicate with clubs. Stay informed about campus activities and network with fellow students.

**Highlights:** Event registration, Join student groups, Club communication, Campus engagement hub, Networking opportunities

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wick free?

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

### Is GatherUWB free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wick or GatherUWB?

Wick is rated higher. Wick averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while GatherUWB averages 3.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Wick or GatherUWB have ads?

Neither Wick nor GatherUWB shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wick or GatherUWB?

Wick ships an update every 8 days, and GatherUWB every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wick was updated on September 21, 2026 and GatherUWB on September 25, 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.*