iClicker Student vs CPP SAFE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
CPP SAFE
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CPP SAFE is the official public safety app of Cal Poly Pomona and integrates with CPP’s Safety Alert System. The app provides students, faculty, and staff with added safety and emergency preparedness on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. The app will send you important safety alerts and provide instant access to campus safety resources. CPP SAFE features include: - Safety Alerts: When the Safety Alert System is utilized during a campus emergency, the app will push safety messages to your phone. - Mobile Bluelight: Send your location to Cal Poly Pomona University Police Department (UPD) in real-time in case of a crisis. - Friend Walk: Send your location to a friend through email or SMS on your device. Once the friend accepts the Friend Walk request, you would choose a destination and your friend tracks your location in real time; they can keep an eye on you to make sure you make it safely to your destination. - Virtual WalkHome: Allow the University Police Department to monitor your walk. If you feel unsafe when on campus, you can request a Virtual WalkHome. A dispatcher on the other end will monitor your journey until you reach your destination. - Tip Reporting: Report a safety/security concern directly to Cal Poly Pomona University Police Department. - I’m OK!: Send your location and a message indicating that “I’m OK” to a recipient of your choosing. - Chat with University Police Department: Communicate with UPD at Cal Poly Pomona via chat. - Safety Toolbox: Enhance your safety with the set of tools provided in one convenient app. - Notification History: Find previous Push Notifications for this app with the date and time. - Campus Maps - Campus Map: Navigate around the Cal Poly Pomona area. - Evacuation Map: Find gathering points after an evacuation alarm has been sounded. - Transit Map: Find transit routes currently in service. - Emergency Plans: Campus emergency resources that can prepare you for disasters or emergencies. - Support Resources: Access links to safety, wellness, and support resources for students, faculty, and staff. - Safety Notifications: Receive instant notifications and instructions from the Cal Poly Pomona Safety Alert System when the system is utilized. Download today to ensure you’re prepared and BroncoReady in the event of an emergency.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CPP SAFE at none against iClicker Student's 8. CPP SAFE also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. iClicker Student sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. CPP SAFE asks for nothing beyond the download.
iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, CPP SAFE every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iClicker Student | CPP SAFE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (38K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 38K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HPHLP | Cal Poly Pomona |
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
CPP SAFE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iClicker Student
- 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
CPP SAFE
No in-app purchases









