HKDSE vs eClass Student App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HKDSE
This app provides essential information and updates for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). Candidates can access exam schedules, important dates, news, and resources for private candidates and those with special needs.
- Latest news and announcements
- Exam schedule
- Private candidates' corner
- Handbook for candidates
- Important dates and events
- Exam calendar
- Exam centres
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HKDSE mobile application is developed by the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority (HKEAA), to provide information to candidates and members of the public regarding the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE). Users will be able to get the latest news and announcements about the examination. Content and functions include: About HKDSE My Exam Schedule What’s New Private Candidates’ Corner Handbook for Candidates Important Dates & Events Exam Calendar Exam Centres DSExpress Private Candidates' Corner Useful Contacts Recognition of the HKDSE Services to Special Needs Candidates Bad Weather & Special Circumstances If you have any feedback, please email us at pa@hkeaa.edu.hk The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority www.hkeaa.edu.hk
eClass Student App
This app connects students with their school, teachers, and peers. It helps manage study plans, assignments, and schoolwork, while also providing access to school announcements and resources.
- eLearning Timetable
- eClassroom for learning materials
- eHomework submission
- Push notifications for school news
- iMail for school email
- iPortfolio for student profile
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A mobile app for students to stay connected with their school, teachers, and their fellow school friends. This is also an app for students to manage their study plan and school work. eLearning: - eLearning Timetable: keep up with your study plan with ease - eClassroom: review your learning materials and tasks - eHomework: submit your work on time - Timetable: access your lesson timetable - Weekly diary and news cutting: finish your school work in a handy way - iPortfolio: record your activities and prepare your student profile - eEnrolment: review all your extracurricular activity records - eLibrary plus: track your reading history and reserve your favourite books Student-school connection: - Push message: receive latest school notice and announcements instantly - iMail: access your school email - School calendar: view school calendar - Digital Channels: browse the photos or videos shared by school - ePOS: purchase products provided by school ---------------------------------------------------------------------- * The features mentioned above are dependent on the school’s subscription plans. ** Students will need to have the student login account assigned by their school before they can use this eClass Student App. Students can reconfirm their access right with teachers-in-charge of their school for any login issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to visit "eClass FAQ (for Students)" in order to know more about Student App, or to contact our support team through the online enquiry form. https://www.eclass.com.hk/en/eclass-faq-stu/ Support email : apps@eclass.hk
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: eClass Student App at 5.0 against HKDSE's 1.0. eClass Student App also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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.
eClass Student App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.
HKDSE ships an update every 9 months, eClass Student App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKDSE | eClass Student App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Examinations And Assessment Authority | eClass Limited |
Customer experience
HKDSE
eClass Student App
In-app purchases
HKDSE
No in-app purchases
eClass Student App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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