HKDSE vs HKMU Virtual Card
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
HKMU Virtual Card
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Major features including: • Identify proof of HKMU staff status; • Entry into University’s campuses & library; • Use of library services; • Display of staff’s employment information; and • Access to University’s useful information such as career opportunities and staff portal.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HKMU Virtual Card at every 2 months against HKDSE's every 9 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.
HKDSE ships an update every 9 months, HKMU Virtual Card every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKDSE | HKMU Virtual Card |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Examinations And Assessment Authority | Hong Kong Metropolitan University |
In-app purchases
HKDSE
No in-app purchases
HKMU Virtual Card
No in-app purchases
