NUS Hostel Dining vs Whale Tea SG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NUS Hostel Dining
This official app allows residents of university dining halls to manage their meal credits and track transactions. It provides a convenient way to scan QR codes for entry and monitor meal spending.
- QR code scanning
- Meal credit balance
- Transaction tracking
- Official dining hall app
Read full descriptionHide full description
NUS Dining is the official app to use by the residents of dining halls. Key features include: - Scan QR - Meal credit balance - Tracking meal transactions made at the dining counters.
Whale Tea SG
Read full descriptionHide full description
Enjoy your favourite drinks from Whale Tea SG with a convenient mobile ordering experience. Browse the latest menu, select your preferred outlet, customise your drinks and place your order directly through the app. Track your order status and receive updates when your drinks are ready for collection. App features include: • Browse the Whale Tea SG menu • Select your preferred outlet • Customise drinks with available options and toppings • Place orders for pickup or delivery, where available • View estimated preparation times • Track your order status • Earn and use reward points • Redeem available vouchers and promotions • View past orders and account activity • Manage your membership profile Menu items, availability, promotions, rewards and ordering methods may vary by outlet.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Whale Tea SG at every 8 days against NUS Hostel Dining'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.
NUS Hostel Dining ships an update every 2 months, Whale Tea SG every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NUS Hostel Dining | Whale Tea SG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 15.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 75 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | National University of Singapore | THE GOLDEN WHALE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. |
In-app purchases
NUS Hostel Dining
No in-app purchases
Whale Tea SG
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is NUS Hostel Dining free?
Is Whale Tea SG free?
Do NUS Hostel Dining or Whale Tea SG have ads?
Which is updated more often, NUS Hostel Dining or Whale Tea SG?
Other comparisons
