Comparison

CityStory vs HelperSelect

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

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Domestic helper and employer

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About

CityStory

Explore historical Hong Kong through augmented reality. View captivating stories and immerse yourself in the city's past. Requires a downloadable marker for AR functionality.

Highlights

Augmented reality experiences
Historical Hong Kong stories
Immersive past exploration
Downloadable AR marker

Features

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Enjoy beautiful Stories about past Hong Kong in AR. For using AR, download the Marker from following link: https://simply-xchange.com/CityStories/de/AR-Marker.aspx

About

HelperSelect

Features

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Key Features and Advantages Vast Selection: Browse a large pool of qualified domestic helpers from the Philippines, Indonesia and other countries. Direct Hire: Skip the agency and connect directly with potential helpers and employers for clear communication and faster hiring. Cost-Effective: Completely free for helpers with no placement fees involved. Skip agency fee for employers. User-Friendly: Intuitive interface for easy searching and direct contact. Reliable Matches: Detailed profiles and bookmarks to make informed decisions. Benefits for Employers Cost-Saving: Save a big amount on agency fees. Time-Saving: Quickly find and hire reliable domestic helpers. Direct Communication: Establish clear and direct communication with potential hires. Wide Selection: Access a diverse range of qualified candidates. Trustworthy: Rely on verified profiles and honest reviews. Flexible: Easily manage and adjust your hiring process as needed.

Screenshots

CityStory4 screens

HelperSelect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HelperSelect at every 8 months against CityStory's every 20 months. CityStory's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CityStory ships an update every 20 months, HelperSelect every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

CityStory versus HelperSelect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	CityStory	HelperSelect
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	0.0% of reviews	—
Update frequency	Every 20 months	Every 8 months — better
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	Free	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	15.0
Further details — not scored
Size	32 MB	67 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Christoph Scherff	Yiu Ying Ching

In-app purchases

None

CityStory

No in-app purchases

None

HelperSelect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CityStory free?

CityStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HelperSelect free?

HelperSelect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do CityStory or HelperSelect have ads?

Neither CityStory nor HelperSelect shows ads.

Which is updated more often, CityStory or HelperSelect?

CityStory ships an update every 20 months, and HelperSelect every 8 months. Most recently, CityStory was updated on October 12, 2026 and HelperSelect on October 27, 2026.