Comparison

iClicker Student vs myPurdue

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
Currently charting
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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

myPurdue

This app connects you to Purdue University, offering personalized campus information and a streamlined user experience on your mobile device. It's your pocket guide to all things Purdue, accessible anytime, anywhere.

Highlights
  • Personalized myPurdue content
  • Enhanced mobile user experience
  • Access to Purdue University information
  • Connect to campus resources
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
Features
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myPurdue: Your Purdue Campus in Your Pocket Stay connected to Purdue University, anytime, anywhere. The myPurdue mobile app is your go-to for all things Purdue. The myPurdue mobile application delivers your personalized myPurdue content to your mobile device. While myPurdue is also accessible via your mobile browser, the application provides a better user experience for your device. Download myPurdue today and make your Purdue experience even better!

Screenshots

iClicker Student4 screens
myPurdue4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iClicker Student at 4.4 against myPurdue's 2.8. iClicker Student also leads on ratings volume (37K vs 5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). myPurdue's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8). On price, ads and device support 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. myPurdue asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iClicker Student holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 37K ratings behind it against 5, 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 myPurdue's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, myPurdue every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
iClicker Student versus myPurdue: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriClicker StudentmyPurdue
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (37K ratings) — better2.8 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews17.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#21 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB32 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHPHLPPurdue University

Customer experience

iClicker Student

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

myPurdue

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

myPurdue

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

myPurdue

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iClicker Student free?
iClicker Student is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is myPurdue free?
myPurdue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or myPurdue?
iClicker Student is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while myPurdue averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.
Do iClicker Student or myPurdue have ads?
Neither iClicker Student nor myPurdue shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or myPurdue?
iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and myPurdue every 5 months. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on September 24, 2026 and myPurdue on September 21, 2026.

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