# Hong Kong e vs 香港巴士

The clearest difference is rating: 香港巴士 at 4.5 against Hong Kong e's 2.9. 香港巴士 also leads on iOS requirement (12 vs 15.0). Hong Kong e's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

香港巴士 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 6 respectively.

Hong Kong e ships an update fortnightly, 香港巴士 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hong Kong e | 香港巴士 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hong-kong-e-channel/id1590998870/reviews) | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6474665012/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 42 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Immigration Department](https://appshunter.io/developer/578918013) | [婧嘉 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622970998) |

## What reviewers say

### Hong Kong e

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hong-kong-e-channel/id1590998870)

This app allows eligible Hong Kong residents to enroll in a contactless e-Channel service. Generate a QR code on your phone for faster, more convenient, and hygienic immigration clearance by using facial verification without touching shared equipment.

**Highlights:** Enroll in contactless e-Channel service, Generate encrypted e-Channel QR code, Facial verification for immigration, Reduce contact with shared equipment, Faster and more convenient clearance, Requires "iAM Smart" app for registration

**In-app purchases:** none


### 香港巴士

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6474665012)

This app provides real-time bus arrival information for various Hong Kong bus operators. It offers route browsing, service times, and the ability to save favorite stops for quick access. All data is sourced from DATA.GOV.HK.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus arrival predictions, Comprehensive route information, Support for multiple bus operators, Favorite stop saving, Clear display of routes and service times

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hong Kong e free?

Hong Kong e is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 香港巴士 free?

香港巴士 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hong Kong e or 香港巴士?

香港巴士 is rated higher. Hong Kong e averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while 香港巴士 averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Hong Kong e or 香港巴士 have ads?

香港巴士 shows ads; Hong Kong e does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hong Kong e or 香港巴士?

Hong Kong e ships an update fortnightly, and 香港巴士 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Hong Kong e was updated on November 3, 2026 and 香港巴士 on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*