# Wick vs Spartan Shield

The clearest difference is rating: Spartan Shield at 5.0 against Wick's 4.2. Spartan Shield also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Wick's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Spartan Shield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wick has 74 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wick | Spartan Shield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (74 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wick-study-planner-plus-canvas/id6737233778/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-shield-ycp/id6753820918/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **74** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 100 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maximal Learning, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704003424) | [York College of Pennsylvania](https://appshunter.io/developer/494033314) |

## 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 syncing calendars, pulling assignments from learning systems, and sending smart reminders. It creates a clear daily plan to stay organized and focused on tasks, preventing burnout.

**Highlights:** Syncs with Canvas and other LMS, Integrates with personal calendars, Sends smart reminders for deadlines, Builds a daily plan, Tracks assignments and exams, Includes focus sessions

**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 |


### Spartan Shield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spartan-shield-ycp/id6753820918)

This app provides students, faculty, and staff with enhanced safety on campus. It offers emergency alerts, direct access to campus safety resources, and tools to report concerns or share your location.

**Highlights:** Emergency contacts, Real-time location sharing, Friend Walk safety feature, Report safety concerns, Live chat with campus safety, Campus maps and transit routes, Offline emergency plans

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wick free?

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

### Is Spartan Shield free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Wick or Spartan Shield?

Spartan Shield is rated higher. Wick averages 4.2 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Spartan Shield averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Wick or Spartan Shield have ads?

Wick shows ads; Spartan Shield does not.

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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.*