smartUSTStaff vs HKUST Path Advisor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
smartUSTStaff
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We would like to extend our warmest welcome to you at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology(HKUST), one of the top universities in Hong Kong and Asia, and wish you a very pleasant living, studying and researching here. To support smart campus, "smartUST Mgt." App aims at providing you an exciting lifestyle with seamless connections to every aspect of the university, like activities, events, facilities, housing, services, and special offering. Download "smartUST Mgt." App now and start to discover and experience. "smartUST Mgt." is one of the Cloud-based Interactive Communities(CIC) designed and developed by CardApp Limited, a Hong Kong based Internet company focusing on smart community solution development and operation.
HKUST Path Advisor
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Viewing and searching locations on path advisor, querying the ways to get to different destinations and viewing some campus information in the Path Advisor App. The app can be used when there is no internet.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: smartUSTStaff at every 3 months against HKUST Path Advisor's every 12 months. smartUSTStaff also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
smartUSTStaff ships an update every 3 months, HKUST Path Advisor every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | smartUSTStaff | HKUST Path Advisor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months β better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CardApp Limited | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology |
In-app purchases
smartUSTStaff
No in-app purchases
HKUST Path Advisor
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is smartUSTStaff free?
Is HKUST Path Advisor free?
Do smartUSTStaff or HKUST Path Advisor have ads?
Which is updated more often, smartUSTStaff or HKUST Path Advisor?
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