# iClicker Student vs CourseMIRROR

The clearest difference is rating: iClicker Student at 4.4 against CourseMIRROR's 3.0. iClicker Student also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). CourseMIRROR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. CourseMIRROR asks for nothing beyond the download.

iClicker Student holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 37K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of CourseMIRROR's.

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, CourseMIRROR monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | CourseMIRROR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursemirror-v2/id1506495976/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **16.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [Muhsin Menekse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506495975) |

## What reviewers say

### iClicker Student

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

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


### CourseMIRROR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coursemirror-v2/id1506495976)

This app helps students reflect on their learning experiences in real-time using their mobile devices. It also assists instructors in understanding student reflections through natural language processing.

**Highlights:** In-situ learning reflection, Mobile device support, Instructor reflection capture, Natural language processing, Student progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iClicker Student free?

iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CourseMIRROR free?

CourseMIRROR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or CourseMIRROR?

iClicker Student is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while CourseMIRROR averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iClicker Student or CourseMIRROR have ads?

Neither iClicker Student nor CourseMIRROR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or CourseMIRROR?

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and CourseMIRROR monthly. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on October 17, 2026 and CourseMIRROR on October 3, 2026.

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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.*