m.HKUST vs iPolyU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
m.HKUST
Access essential university information on the go, including news, events, campus maps, and course details. Explore virtual reality tours, faculty profiles, and library resources. Stay updated on sports, dining, and transportation services.
- University news and events
- Campus maps and VR tours
- Course and faculty information
- Library catalog access
- Sports and dining updates
- Admission and transport details
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m.HKUST is a 'must have' for all tech-savvy students, faculty and friends of HKUST. It gives you mobile access to all the information you need at a sweep of a finger. Features: News - Newsworthy stories and events at HKUST Events - Information for HKUST seminars, activities, exhibitions and ceremonies Videos - For access of HKUST video contents anytime, anywhere Photos - A mobile collection of images of HKUST Maps - Help find your way to the university and get around the campus. Campus VR - A virtual reality tour of campus sites and scenic spots at HKUST Faculty - HKUST Faculty Profiles Courses - Search courses available at HKUST MOOCs - Access the promotional videos of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) developed by HKUST. These online courses are offered through the Coursera and edX platform Library - Search the catalog, view your library record and check library information Sports - Keep track of and participate in major sports events at HKUST Dining - HKUST dining information and service hours Admission - Handy information for admission at HKUST Calendar - A month by month mobile overview of HKUST events and activities Path Advisor - Advise the easiest way to move around on campus Transport - Information of shuttle bus services and public transportation around campus Contacts - Enquiry phone number and website of schools, departments and offices
iPolyU
Stay updated with The Hong Kong Polytechnic University's latest news, events, and publications. Access campus information, including dining options and maps, all from your mobile device.
- Latest news and developments
- University newsletter and magazine
- Upcoming events calendar
- Video channel
- Campus eatery information
- Campus navigation map
- Useful contact directory
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Follow the latest news about The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) through this newly launched iPolyU mobile app! iPolyU offers a convenient platform for the PolyU community and visitors to stay connected with PolyU developments in the palm of their hands! Major Features: ---------------------------- News – Follow the latest news and developments at PolyU Publications – Read the most recent University newsletter and magazine Events – Check out upcoming events Video Channel – Watch new videos from PolyU PolyU in the News – Get notified on media coverage about PolyU Catering – Discover campus eateries and opening hours Map – Enjoy easy navigation of the campus Useful Contacts – Search for useful and emergency contact details
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iPolyU at 5.0 against m.HKUST's 1.0. m.HKUST's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
iPolyU holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
m.HKUST ships an update every 7 months, iPolyU every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | m.HKUST | iPolyU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | The Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
Customer experience
m.HKUST
iPolyU
In-app purchases
m.HKUST
No in-app purchases
iPolyU
No in-app purchases
