Comparison

Wick vs EtchNote

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

EtchNote

Transform study materials into flashcards using AI, then schedule reviews at optimal times for better retention. Supports various file types and includes image occlusion for diagrams. Ideal for students and professionals aiming to study more efficiently.

Highlights
  • AI-generated flashcards from documents
  • Spaced repetition scheduling (FSRS)
  • Image occlusion for diagrams
  • Active recall training
  • Study material organization
  • Progress tracking
Features
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UPLOAD NOTES. GET FLASHCARDS INSTANTLY. Drop in a PDF, photo, or document, and EtchNote's AI generates flashcards from your material automatically. No more spending hours making cards by hand. Supports PDF, DOCX, PPTX, images, and plain text. REVIEWS SCHEDULED AT THE PERFECT TIME EtchNote uses a new spaced repetition algorithm that targets your 90% retention zone. Each review arrives right before you'd forget, so you study less while remembering more. Intervals grow automatically as your memory strengthens. IMAGE OCCLUSION FOR DIAGRAMS Take a picture of any labeled diagram (anatomy, circuits, maps, engineering schematics), and EtchNote hides the labels and quizzes you on each one. Perfect for visual learners in medicine, nursing, science, and engineering. ACTIVE RECALL, NOT PASSIVE RECOGNITION Re-reading feels productive but fails on test day. EtchNote trains active recall — the study method proven to build real, lasting understanding. Every session makes you stronger and more confident. ORGANIZE YOUR STUDY LIFE Create decks, organize them into folders, set exam deadlines, and track your progress. Your weekly calendar shows exactly what's due so nothing slips through the cracks. BUILT FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS Whether you're in high school, med school, law school, or studying for professional certifications — EtchNote adapts to how you learn. EtchNote Pro unlocks unlimited AI flashcard generation, full spaced repetition scheduling, and image occlusion. Start with a free trial. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wick4 screens
EtchNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EtchNote at 5.0 against Wick's 4.2. EtchNote also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%). Wick's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, 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 EtchNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EtchNote 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 6, 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 EtchNote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wick ships an update every 8 days, EtchNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Wick versus EtchNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWickEtchNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (74 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings74 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size99 MB77 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperMaximal Learning, Inc.Seek Solutions LLC LLC

Customer experience

Wick

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

EtchNote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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
2 purchases

EtchNote

Subscriptions2
  • Etch Monthly Subscription1 Month trial$12.991 Month
  • Etch Annual Subscription7 Days trial$97.991 Year

Questions

Is Wick free?
Wick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EtchNote free?
EtchNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Wick or EtchNote?
EtchNote is rated higher. Wick averages 4.2 out of 5 from 74 ratings, while EtchNote averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Wick or EtchNote have ads?
EtchNote shows ads; Wick does not.
Which is updated more often, Wick or EtchNote?
Wick ships an update every 8 days, and EtchNote weekly. Most recently, Wick was updated on October 20, 2026 and EtchNote on October 9, 2026.

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