# iClicker Student vs GoGaucho

The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoGaucho at 100% against iClicker Student's 17%. GoGaucho 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 24). 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. GoGaucho asks for nothing beyond the download.

GoGaucho 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 24, 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 100% of GoGaucho's.

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, GoGaucho monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | GoGaucho |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) | **[5.0 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gogaucho/id6449792730/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **100.0% 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 | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [Jackson Cooley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579219481) |

## 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


### GoGaucho

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gogaucho/id6449792730)

This campus app helps UCSB students manage their academic life. It provides access to class schedules, campus maps, and dining hall menus. Users can also receive registration reminders and view estimated wait times at dining facilities.

**Highlights:** View class schedules, Access campus maps, Check dining menus, Receive registration reminders, Estimate dining hall wait times, Share schedules

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iClicker Student free?

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

### Is GoGaucho free?

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

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

GoGaucho is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while GoGaucho averages 5.0 from 24 ratings.

### Do iClicker Student or GoGaucho have ads?

Neither iClicker Student nor GoGaucho shows ads.

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

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and GoGaucho monthly. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on October 29, 2026 and GoGaucho on October 22, 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.*