# iClicker Student vs GryphLife

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GryphLife at 86% against iClicker Student's 17%. GryphLife also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). iClicker Student's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

GryphLife holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 38K ratings behind it against 3, 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 86% of GryphLife's.

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, GryphLife every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | GryphLife |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gryphlife/id1528379637/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [University of Guelph](https://appshunter.io/developer/490139835) |

## 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


### GryphLife

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gryphlife/id1528379637)

This app connects you to the University of Guelph community, helping you manage your schedule, discover events, and access campus resources. Stay informed with important notifications and find your way around campus with an integrated map.

**Highlights:** Event discovery and reminders, Calendar for classes and assignments, Campus community wall, Groups and clubs information, Campus services directory, Push notifications for alerts, Campus map with navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iClicker Student free?

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

### Is GryphLife free?

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

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

GryphLife is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while GryphLife averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do iClicker Student or GryphLife have ads?

Neither iClicker Student nor GryphLife shows ads.

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

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and GryphLife every 5 weeks. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on October 26, 2026 and GryphLife on October 24, 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.*