VTC@HK vs SOUL 3.0
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VTC@HK
This official app provides the latest information, news, and events for a vocational training council. It offers access to IT services, course details, library resources, and personalized timetables for students and staff.
- News and events updates
- Course information
- Library access
- Class and exam timetables
- Student e-Card
- Alumni privileges
- Staff contact information
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VTC@HK is the official app developed by Vocational Training Council (VTC) to provide the latest information, news and events about VTC, as well as to facilitate students and staff accessing various IT services. Functions for General Public, Students and Staff: - News, keep in touch of what’s happening in VTC. - Highlight & Events - Notification - Info Corner - Study, check the courses offered by VTC. - S6 Student Admission - Library, access to the library system. - VTC App & Website List - Enquiry & Support, give us comments on the mobile apps. Functions for VTC students only: - Class and Exam Timetable, check your Class timetable just like in MyPortal. - Print Quota Balance - Class Attendance Record - Timetable Reminder - Student e-Card Functions for VTC alumni only: - Alumni Privilege - BEA Alumni VISA Card Functions for VTC staff only: - Contacts - Teaching Staff Timetable - One-Time Password - Staff e-Card The VTC@HK will be upgraded with more functions in the near future, please enjoy using it to stay tuned with VTC and experience new IT service. The app was developed by the Information Technology Office of VTC. Should you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us at ito-helpdesk@vtc.edu.hk.
SOUL 3.0
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SOUL 3.0 is a complete e-learning solution provided by HKU SPACE. It is an important part of the School's commitment to providing quality teaching and learning support to instructors and learners with the latest technology in education. SOUL 3.0 serves as a one-stop portal allowing the learners and instructors to access online courses as well as other e-learning resources. It supports collaborative learning, and enhances community building and interactions between teachers and students. Learners are provided with opportunities to share information, ideas and learning resources while teachers are equipped with different teaching tools to promote collaborative learning. HKU SPACE SOUL is a mobile client for the SOUL 3.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: VTC@HK at every 3 weeks against SOUL 3.0's every 9 months. SOUL 3.0's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VTC@HK ships an update every 3 weeks, SOUL 3.0 every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VTC@HK | SOUL 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 6.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 147 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Vocational Training Council | HKU Space |
In-app purchases
VTC@HK
No in-app purchases
SOUL 3.0
No in-app purchases
