HKUST Alumni vs iPolyU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HKUST Alumni
Access your Alum eCard for exclusive campus and alumni entrepreneur offers. Apply for library and sports services directly through the app and use your mobile eCard for seamless access.
- Digital Alum eCard
- Campus offers access
- Alumni entrepreneur deals
- Library service application
- Sports service application
- Mobile eCard for access
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Through this app, alumni can easily get their Alum eCard which will serve as the photo ID for enjoying fabulous offers on campus and those from our alumni entrepreneurs. What’s more, alumni can use this app to apply for library and sports services. Upon successful application, you can simply show the eCards on your mobile to access these services.
iPolyU
Stay updated with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's latest news, events, and publications. Access campus information, including dining options and maps, all from your mobile device.
- Latest news and developments
- University newsletter and magazine
- Upcoming events calendar
- Video channel
- Campus eatery information
- Campus navigation map
- Useful contact directory
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Follow the latest news about The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) through this newly launched iPolyU mobile app! iPolyU offers a convenient platform for the PolyU community and visitors to stay connected with PolyU developments in the palm of their hands! Major Features: ---------------------------- News – Follow the latest news and developments at PolyU Publications – Read the most recent University newsletter and magazine Events – Check out upcoming events Video Channel – Watch new videos from PolyU PolyU in the News – Get notified on media coverage about PolyU Catering – Discover campus eateries and opening hours Map – Enjoy easy navigation of the campus Useful Contacts – Search for useful and emergency contact details
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HKUST Alumni at 13.4 against iPolyU's 15.1. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for HKUST Alumni against 5.0 for iPolyU. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
HKUST Alumni ships an update every 3 months, iPolyU every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKUST Alumni | iPolyU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Customer experience
HKUST Alumni
iPolyU
In-app purchases
HKUST Alumni
No in-app purchases
iPolyU
No in-app purchases
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