Comparison

iClicker Student vs Transact eAccounts

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

Transact eAccounts

Manage your campus accounts on the go. View balances, track transactions, and add funds easily. At participating institutions, use your digital ID for access and payments.

Highlights
  • View account balances
  • Track recent transactions
  • Add money to accounts
  • Digital ID in Apple Wallet
  • Report lost/found cards
  • Multi-factor authentication
Features
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For users at participating campuses and institutions, eAccounts mobile makes it easy to view account balances, add money and track recent transactions. At select campuses, users can now add their ID card to Wallet to access places like your residence hall, the library, and events; or pay for laundry, snacks, and dinners using their iPhone and Apple Watch. Key Features & Benefits: • View account balances • Track recent transactions • Add money to accounts using Apple Pay or a previously-saved payment method • Add your ID card to Apple Wallet (select campuses) • Barcode (select campuses) • Report cards lost or found • Multi Factor Authentication • App Shortcuts • Change PIN Requirements: • Campus or institution must subscribe to eAccounts service • Campus or institution must enable mobile features to provide access to users • Wi-Fi or cellular data plan for Internet access Contact your campus ID card office to check availability.

Screenshots

iClicker Student4 screens
Transact eAccounts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Transact eAccounts at none against iClicker Student's 8. Transact eAccounts also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (40% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Transact eAccounts asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Transact eAccounts holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37K and 49K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of iClicker Student's written reviews are positive against 40% of Transact eAccounts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, Transact eAccounts monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
iClicker Student versus Transact eAccounts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClicker StudentTransact eAccounts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (37K ratings)4.8 (49K ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings37K49K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#43 — better#94
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHPHLPTransact Campus, LLC

Customer experience

iClicker Student

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

Transact eAccounts

All ratings48,559 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral8.8%
Negative51.2%

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

Transact eAccounts

From 49K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great technology
  • 🚀 Convenient
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 👍 Accessible
  • 👍 Helpful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛 Unreliable
  • 🐛 Slow
  • 🐛 Buggy
  • 🐛 Glitchy

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

Transact eAccounts

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Cannot add card to wallet
  • Login/authentication issues
  • Incorrect balance display
  • Grayed out main screen after login
  • Inability to find/select school

Requested features

3 requests
  • Allow for two accounts under the same institution
  • Add option to edit payments within the app
  • Improve wallet integration

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
None

Transact eAccounts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Transact eAccounts free?
Transact eAccounts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or Transact eAccounts?
Transact eAccounts is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Transact eAccounts averages 4.8 from 49K ratings.
Do iClicker Student or Transact eAccounts have ads?
Neither iClicker Student nor Transact eAccounts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or Transact eAccounts?
iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and Transact eAccounts monthly. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on September 24, 2026 and Transact eAccounts on September 24, 2026.
Which is more popular, iClicker Student or Transact eAccounts?
iClicker Student currently peaks at #43 in the App Store charts, and Transact eAccounts at #94. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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