POLY vs HKU SPACE Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
POLY
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POLY:U:WAY helps you find and navigate to the places you want to go in the University, and provides location-based news and notifications at PolyU campus. Install now and enjoy your visit at PolyU.
HKU SPACE Mobile
Access school information, record class attendance via QR code, and connect to online learning resources. Receive instant updates and personalized features like bookmarking courses.
- Class attendance tracking via QR code
- Access to online learning resources
- Instant push notifications for updates
- Programme and event information
- Personalized user account features
- Course bookmarking and comparison
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The Official Mobile App of HKU SPACE: School Information at Your Fingertips! Class Attendance – Scan the QR code to quickly record your class attendance and automatically save login information. Online Learning – Connect to “HKU SPACE SOUL” to access online learning resources. Push Notifications – Receive the latest updates from the HKU SPACE instantly, so you never miss any important information. Information at Your Fingertips – Access information about programmes, events, and learning centres anytime, anywhere. Personalised Features – Enjoy a personalised experience after registering an account, such as adding courses to "My Bookmarks" and ”Compare Programmes" features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HKU SPACE Mobile at every 3 weeks against POLY's every 2 months. 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.
POLY ships an update every 2 months, HKU SPACE Mobile every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | POLY | HKU SPACE Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | HKU Space |
In-app purchases
POLY
No in-app purchases
HKU SPACE Mobile
No in-app purchases
