# iClicker Student vs Coursicle

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 (#45 vs #153). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | Coursicle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) | **[4.8 (658 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursicle/id1187418307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 658 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **38.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#45** | #153 |
| Size | 52 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [Coursicle, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1187418306) |

## What reviewers say

### iClicker Student

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067)

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iClicker Pulse 6-Months | $5.99 | one-time |
| iClicker Pulse 1-Year | $8.99 | one-time |
| iClicker Pro 6-Months | $16.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 6-Month Subscription | $16.99 | one-time |
| iClicker Pro 6-Months | $25.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 1-year subscription | $25.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 2-Year Subscription | $36.99 | one-time |
| iClicker 4-Year Subscription | $51.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursicle/id1187418307)

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Free · Education, #171 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coursicle Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Coursicle Premium | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coursicle Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 #45 in the App Store charts, and Coursicle at #153. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*