# iClicker Student vs Lagoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lagoon at 100% against iClicker Student's 17%. Lagoon also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). iClicker Student's advantage is ratings volume (38K vs 4). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Lagoon 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 4, 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 Lagoon's.

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, Lagoon weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iClicker Student | Lagoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (38K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iclicker-student/id899690067/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagoon-ucsb-campus/id6760681142/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 16.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HPHLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/395949292) | [Safahi Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1605865839) |

## What reviewers say

### iClicker Student

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

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


### Lagoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagoon-ucsb-campus/id6760681142)

This app helps UCSB students organize their college life by consolidating class schedules, dining hall information, campus events, and social connections. It offers features for planning your week, connecting with classmates, and staying updated on campus happenings in a user-friendly interface.

**Highlights:** Class scheduling and quarter planning, Finals tracking, Home Screen widgets, Friend connections and study groups, Dining hall menus, Campus event browsing, Daily Nexus news reader

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iClicker Student free?

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

### Is Lagoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iClicker Student or Lagoon?

Lagoon is rated higher. iClicker Student averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38K ratings, while Lagoon averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iClicker Student or Lagoon have ads?

Neither iClicker Student nor Lagoon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iClicker Student or Lagoon?

iClicker Student ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lagoon weekly. Most recently, iClicker Student was updated on November 11, 2026 and Lagoon on November 5, 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.*