HKUST Restaurant Caterer vs Parent Net
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HKUST Restaurant Caterer
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In order to ensure a safe and high-quality catering experience, Campus Service Office (CSO) conducts regular inspections and surprise checks to monitor the sanitation and hygiene standard of restaurants. This mobile application allows caterers to respond and follow up on issues reported by inspector. It is a HKUST Community App. To learn more about mobile apps in HKUST, please visit https://itsc.hkust.edu.hk/services/cyber-security/mobile-security/mobile-app-catalog .
Parent Net
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ParentNet is an online platform owned and operated by Hong Kong Educational Publishing Company Limited. Our site facilitates a convenient way to provide parenting, educational, promotion information, in order to maintain long-term relationships based on mutual trust and honesty.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Parent Net at every 2 months against HKUST Restaurant Caterer's every 12 months. HKUST Restaurant Caterer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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.
HKUST Restaurant Caterer ships an update every 12 months, Parent Net every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKUST Restaurant Caterer | Parent Net |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 months β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 β better | 11.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | Hong Kong Educational Publishing Company |
In-app purchases
HKUST Restaurant Caterer
No in-app purchases
Parent Net
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HKUST Restaurant Caterer free?
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Do HKUST Restaurant Caterer or Parent Net have ads?
Which is updated more often, HKUST Restaurant Caterer or Parent Net?
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