# iClicker Student vs Study Surfers

The clearest difference is rating: Study Surfers at 5.0 against iClicker Student's 4.4. Study Surfers also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 17%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). iClicker Student's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37K vs 7). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Study Surfers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Study Surfers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iClicker Student has 37K ratings behind it against 7, 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 50% of Study Surfers's.

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, Study Surfers every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | Study Surfers |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-surfers/id6752008601/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 241 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [Henry Hinman Whittle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837850814) |

## What reviewers say

### iClicker Student

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Free · Education (US App Store)

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


### Study Surfers

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/study-surfers/id6752008601)

This app transforms study notes into an engaging endless runner game. Use AI to generate custom quizzes from any topic, test your knowledge to increase speed, and compete for high scores. Customize your character with earned in-game currency.

**Highlights:** AI-generated custom quizzes, Endless runner gameplay, Speed increases with correct answers, Character customization, High score competition, Unlockable outfits and accessories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iClicker Student free?

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

### Is Study Surfers free?

Study Surfers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or Study Surfers?

Study Surfers is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Study Surfers averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do iClicker Student or Study Surfers have ads?

Study Surfers shows ads; iClicker Student does not.

### Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or Study Surfers?

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and Study Surfers every 3 days. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on September 30, 2026 and Study Surfers on August 23, 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.*