GIP Study Tour vs HKBU Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GIP Study Tour
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The Global Immersion Programme Study Tour mobile app is designed specifically to provide assistance to you during study tour. The app reminds you the items you need to bring; the itinerary and the weather forecast in one go. You can also complete the reflective learning journals through the app.
HKBU Mobile
This official university app serves as an information hub for students, staff, and visitors. It provides access to campus news, events, academic schedules, grade records, and facility booking. The app aims to connect the university community and streamline access to essential services.
- Latest News and Events
- Campus Map and Facilities
- Academic Calendar
- Grade Records
- Class Timetable
- Activity Registration
- Sports Facilities Booking
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HKBU Mobile is developed by the ITO of Hong Kong Baptist University. This official mobile app connects the University, students, staff and visitors together as an information gateway and provides latest news and events about HKBU. Key Features include: • Latest News and Events • Campus Map and Facilities • Academic Calendar • Grade Records • Class Timetable / Exam. Timetable • Financial Statements • Activity Registration • Staff Directory • Sports Facilities Booking • Student Hostel Payment • Attendance Checking • Donation and much more … We will continue to develop and improve this mobile app. If you have any enquiries, please feel free to contact us.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: GIP Study Tour at 13.0 against HKBU Mobile's 15.1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
GIP Study Tour ships an update every 3 weeks, HKBU Mobile every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GIP Study Tour | HKBU Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Metropolitan University | Hong Kong Baptist University |
In-app purchases
GIP Study Tour
No in-app purchases
HKBU Mobile
No in-app purchases
Questions
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