Comparison

iClicker Student vs Coursicle

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iClicker Student

Engage in class by answering instructor questions directly from your mobile device. Receive immediate feedback on your responses and compare your performance with classmates. Review past questions and answers to prepare for quizzes and exams, with all your data securely stored in the cloud.

Highlights
  • Answer instructor questions on mobile
  • Receive instant feedback
  • Compare responses to class results
  • Access saved poll questions for study
  • Cloud-based data storage
  • Supports multiple question types
Features
Currently charting
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iClicker's student app allows you to answer questions using your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Tap to provide your answer and receive instant feedback. Compare your vote to the rest of the class. After class, access the saved poll questions to study for a quiz or exam. All data is stored on the cloud so you can access it anywhere from any device. KEY FEATURES: • Free trial subscription with account creation • View your instructor’s questions as high resolution screenshots • Compare your response to the class results • Session history is stored in the cloud so you can access it anywhere • Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Numeric, and Target question types • Receive correct/incorrect feedback when your instructor grades the question • Review the questions and answers to study after class • Works alongside all iClicker remotes

About

Coursicle

This academic planner helps college students organize their coursework. It syncs with major learning platforms, provides timely reminders for assignments and classes, and offers features like professor reviews and backup schedule creation.

Highlights
  • Syncs with Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle
  • Assignment and class reminders
  • Class seat opening notifications
  • Professor reviews
  • Schedule building and backup schedules
Features
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Coursicle is an all-in-one academic planner: • Sync and color code assignments from Canvas, Blackboard, Brightspace D2L, Moodle, and more • Get reminders of upcoming classes and about all of your assignments, quizzes, projects, and exams • Get notified when classes have open seats • Read reviews of your professors • Build your schedule and create backup schedules for class registration Millions of students use Coursicle to manage classes, track assignments, and plan ahead. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: coursicle.com/terms/

Screenshots

iClicker Student4 screens
Coursicle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Coursicle at 4.8 against iClicker Student's 4.4. Coursicle also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (39% vs 17%). iClicker Student's advantage is ratings volume (37K vs 658) and chart position (#43 vs #149). On price, ads, 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. iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Coursicle sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Coursicle holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 37K ratings behind it against 658, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iClicker Student's written reviews are positive against 39% of Coursicle's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, Coursicle every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iClicker Student versus Coursicle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClicker StudentCoursicle
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (37K ratings)4.8 (658 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews38.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37K — better658
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#43 — better#149
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB33 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHPHLPCoursicle, Inc.

Customer experience

iClicker Student

All ratings36,904 ratings
Positive85.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive17.0%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.0%

Coursicle

All ratings658 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral8.0%
Negative53.4%

User reviews

iClicker Student

From 37K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 💡 Saves money compared to physical iClicker
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Reliable and works well

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 💰 Expensive subscription
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with location tracking
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues with older devices/iPads

Coursicle

From 658 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Helpful for getting into classes
  • 🚀 Notifications about class openings
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Great customer service

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive premium subscription
  • 🐛 Delayed or inaccurate notifications
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
  • 🔒 No account system to sync across devices

Bugs and requests

iClicker Student

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Logging out and back in causes data loss
  • Location tracking not working properly
  • Questions not appearing or disappearing during class
  • Frequent disconnections and sign-out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add push notifications for when questions are available
  • Show correct answers after questions are answered
  • Display countdown timer for questions
  • Allow deleting of courses added accidentally
  • Provide subscription options based on semester length

Coursicle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Classes shown as open when they are actually full
  • App crashes or freezes when trying to add classes
  • Referral system not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to track classes for multiple semesters
  • More customizable notification settings
  • Schedule planning and visualization tools
  • Support for summer courses

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iClicker Student

One-time8
  • iClicker Pulse 6-Months$5.99
  • iClicker Pulse 1-Year$8.99
  • iClicker Pro 6-Months$16.99
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  • iClicker 6-Month Subscription$16.99
  • iClicker Pro 6-Months$25.99
  • iClicker 1-year subscription$25.99
  • iClicker 2-Year Subscription$36.99
  • iClicker 4-Year Subscription$51.99
6 purchases

Coursicle

Subscriptions2
  • Coursicle Premium$4.991 Month
  • Coursicle Premium$29.991 Year
One-time4
  • Premium4 variants$4.99
  • Premium8 variants$6.99
  • Premium2 variants$9.99
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  • Coursicle Premium$99.99

Questions

Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Coursicle free?
Coursicle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or Coursicle?
Coursicle is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Coursicle averages 4.8 from 658 ratings.
Do iClicker Student or Coursicle have ads?
Neither iClicker Student nor Coursicle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or Coursicle?
iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and Coursicle every 8 days. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on September 24, 2026 and Coursicle on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, iClicker Student or Coursicle?
iClicker Student currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Coursicle at #149. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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