Comparison

Wick vs Smartly AI

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 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
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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

Smartly AI

This app uses AI to help students learn by providing interactive walkthroughs and explanations for homework problems. It offers different modes for in-depth learning or quick answer verification, covering various math and science subjects.

Highlights
  • AI-powered homework assistance
  • Interactive step-by-step problem solving
  • Study mode for in-depth learning
  • Answer mode for checking work
  • Covers Math, Physics, Chemistry, Biology
  • Adaptive explanations by grade level
Features
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Smartly AI: The Homework AI that actually helps you learn Most AI homework apps have a dirty secret: they're making students worse at learning. Copy an answer, forget it tomorrow, fail the test. Smartly is different. We built an AI tutor with one radical idea: what if a homework AI actually helped you learn? ________________________________________________________ HOW IT WORKS 1. Snap a photo of any homework problem 2. Work through interactive steps—not just read answers 3. Actually understand the material ________________________________________________________ TWO WAYS TO LEARN - STUDY MODE A detailed walkthrough that teaches you the actual problem-solving process. See the work, understand the why, practice each calculation. Perfect for learning new concepts from scratch. - ANSWER MODE Sometimes you just need to check your work. Quick, accurate answers with clear explanations. No judgment—we know the difference between learning and verifying. ________________________________________________________ SUBJECTS WE COVER - Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, Statistics) - Physics (Mechanics, Electricity, Thermodynamics) - Chemistry (Stoichiometry, Organic, Equations) - Biology (Genetics, Ecology, Anatomy) - And more... From middle school math to college calculus. Set your grade level, and explanations adapt to match. ________________________________________________________ SMARTLY PLUS (SUBSCRIPTION REQUIRED) Upgrade to Smartly Plus for premium features: • Enhanced Accuracy (MAX+) - Our cross-check system verifies answers using a second AI model for increased accuracy. (Subscription required) • Mistake Explanations - When you get a practice question wrong, get a personalized explanation of what you likely misunderstood and how to fix it. (Subscription required) • Unlimited Access - No daily limits. Learn as much as you want. (Subscription required) SUBSCRIPTION PRICING: - Yearly: $39.99/year (3-day free trial, then auto-renews) - 6 Months: $31.99/6 months (3-day free trial, then auto-renews) - Weekly: $6.99/week (3-day free trial, auto-renews) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. ________________________________________________________ WHY SMARTLY? We're students who got tired of watching AI make learning worse. No other homework solver makes sure you actually understand. Smartly is the homework app we wish existed when we were in school: one that respects your intelligence enough to make you work for it. Because the goal isn't just finishing homework. It's understanding the material (so you can pass your exams). ________________________________________________________ Smartly - The Homework AI that actually makes you smarter. ________________________________________________________ PRIVACY POLICY: https://smartlyai.app/privacy TERMS OF USE: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ CONTACT: get.smartlyai@gmail.com

Screenshots

Wick4 screens
Smartly AI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Smartly AI at 5.0 against Wick's 4.2. Smartly AI also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and ads (none vs shown). Wick's advantage is ratings volume (74 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Smartly AI sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Smartly AI 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 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Wick's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smartly AI's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wick ships an update every 9 days, Smartly AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Wick versus Smartly AI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWickSmartly AI
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (74 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB17 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMaximal Learning, Inc.Smartly Labs LLC

Customer experience

Wick

All ratings74 ratings
Positive77.0%
Neutral9.5%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive62.8%
Neutral14.0%
Negative23.3%

Smartly AI

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Wick

Subscriptions4
  • Wick Premium – Monthly1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Wick Premium – Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Wick Premium – Annual1 Month trial$39.991 Year
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  • Wick Premium – Annual7 Days trial$79.991 Year
7 purchases

Smartly AI

Subscriptions7
  • Smartly PLUS - Weekly3 Days trial$10.997 Days
  • Smartly PLUS - Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Smartly PLUS - Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Smartly PLUS - Yearly Special Offer3 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Smartly PLUS - 6 Months3 Days trial$31.996 Months
  • Smartly PLUS - Yearly$59.991 Year
  • Smartly PLUS - Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Smartly AI free?
Smartly AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wick or Smartly AI?
Smartly AI is rated higher. Wick averages 4.2 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while Smartly AI averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Wick or Smartly AI have ads?
Wick shows ads; Smartly AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Wick or Smartly AI?
Wick ships an update every 9 days, and Smartly AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wick was updated on November 4, 2026 and Smartly AI on November 5, 2026.

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