Comparison

iClicker Student vs GetDefensive

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
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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

GetDefensive

Features
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GetDefensive – Texas Defensive Driving Dismiss your Texas traffic ticket and move on fast. GetDefensive makes it simple to complete your state-approved defensive driving course right from your phone. Trusted Since 2000 We have been offering traffic safety courses online for over 25 years and have graduated millions of students. Finish Fast. Stay in Control. Complete your course on your schedule Start, stop, and resume anytime Pick up right where you left off Designed to help you finish without frustration Texas Approved. Court Accepted. Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Accepted across Texas courts Meets all state requirements for defensive driving More Ways to Save and Complete Requirements Insurance Discount Course Qualify for up to 10% off your auto insurance State-approved and easy to complete Texas Adult Driver Education Complete your Texas Adult Drivers Ed requirement in the same app Approved for first-time adult drivers (18+) Simple to Follow. Easy to Complete. Short, structured lessons Video and interactive content No confusing material or unnecessary steps Available in English and Spanish Pass and Done. We Handle the Rest. Completion certificate processed quickly Free certificate delivery included Optional same-day processing available Learn Anywhere Take your course wherever it works for you Your progress is always saved Switch devices anytime without losing your place Why Drivers Choose GetDefensive Millions of students completed Lowest price allowed by Texas law Real customer support with no long wait times

Screenshots

iClicker Student4 screens
GetDefensive4 screens

Verdict

The call

iClicker Student and GetDefensive are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 GetDefensive sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, GetDefensive monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iClicker Student versus GetDefensive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClicker StudentGetDefensive
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (37K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings37K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHPHLPCyberActive

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

GetDefensive

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
Show 5 more
  • 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
14 purchases

GetDefensive

One-time14
  • Get Defensive Course$5.00
  • Get Defensive Course$10.00
  • Course Renewal$12.49
Show 11 more
  • Course Renewal$14.49
  • Course Renewal$15.00
  • Course Renewal$17.49
  • Get Defensive Course$20.00
  • Get Defensive Course$25.00
  • Get Defensive Course$28.95
  • Get Defensive Course$29.99
  • Get Defensive Course$30.00
  • Get Defensive Course$40.00
  • Course Renewal$45.00
  • Get Defensive Course$49.00

Questions

Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GetDefensive free?
GetDefensive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iClicker Student or GetDefensive have ads?
Neither iClicker Student nor GetDefensive shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or GetDefensive?
iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and GetDefensive monthly. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on October 18, 2026 and GetDefensive on October 10, 2026.

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