Comparison

iClicker Student vs UCSC Pisa Class Search

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

UCSC Pisa Class Search

Easily search the UC Santa Cruz course catalog using subject codes, class codes, or keywords. View detailed course information directly within the app. Optimized for a simple, native user experience.

Highlights
  • Search course catalog
  • Filter by subject, code, or keyword
  • View full course details
  • Native user interface
  • Direct link to Pisa for details
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Search UCSC's course catalog with a simple, native UI! Type in a subject code, class code, or keyword to find all matching courses, and tap to open the full details in Pisa.

Screenshots

iClicker Student4 screens
UCSC Pisa Class Search4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: UCSC Pisa Class Search at 5.0 against iClicker Student's 4.4. UCSC Pisa Class Search also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and device support (3 vs 1). iClicker Student's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. UCSC Pisa Class Search asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

UCSC Pisa Class Search 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, UCSC Pisa Class Search every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iClicker Student versus UCSC Pisa Class Search: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClicker StudentUCSC Pisa Class Search
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (38K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings38K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHPHLPAdvaith Jagathesan

Customer experience

iClicker Student

All ratings37,721 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.0%
Negative11.3%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive16.8%
Neutral4.9%
Negative78.4%

UCSC Pisa Class Search

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

UCSC Pisa Class Search

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
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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

UCSC Pisa Class Search

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UCSC Pisa Class Search free?
UCSC Pisa Class Search is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or UCSC Pisa Class Search?
UCSC Pisa Class Search is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while UCSC Pisa Class Search averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iClicker Student or UCSC Pisa Class Search have ads?
Neither iClicker Student nor UCSC Pisa Class Search shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or UCSC Pisa Class Search?
iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and UCSC Pisa Class Search every 4 months. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on November 6, 2026 and UCSC Pisa Class Search on November 3, 2026.

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