# iClicker Student vs Second Course

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Course at 100% against iClicker Student's 17%. Second Course also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). iClicker Student's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (37K vs 2). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Second Course 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 2, 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 Second Course's.

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, Second Course every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and July 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | Second Course |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-course/id6754541212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **37K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 52 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [Daniel Self](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848744695) |

## What reviewers say

### iClicker Student

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

**Currently charting:** #48 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


### Second Course

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-course/id6754541212)

Discover free food events on your college campus. Receive alerts for snacks, meals, and desserts, claim your portion, and pick it up. It's also a tool for organizations to attract members and for universities to address food insecurity and waste.

**Highlights:** Free food alerts, Claim food portions, Event notifications, Food waste reduction, Food security improvement, Campus-wide availability

**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 Second Course free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or Second Course?

Second Course is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 37K ratings, while Second Course averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iClicker Student or Second Course have ads?

Second Course shows ads; iClicker Student does not.

### Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or Second Course?

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and Second Course every 3 weeks. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on September 29, 2026 and Second Course on July 17, 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.*