HKDSE vs SOUL 3.0
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
SOUL 3.0
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SOUL 3.0 is a complete e-learning solution provided by HKU SPACE. It is an important part of the School's commitment to providing quality teaching and learning support to instructors and learners with the latest technology in education. SOUL 3.0 serves as a one-stop portal allowing the learners and instructors to access online courses as well as other e-learning resources. It supports collaborative learning, and enhances community building and interactions between teachers and students. Learners are provided with opportunities to share information, ideas and learning resources while teachers are equipped with different teaching tools to promote collaborative learning. HKU SPACE SOUL is a mobile client for the SOUL 3.0
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Verdict
HKDSE and SOUL 3.0 are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKDSE | SOUL 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Examinations And Assessment Authority | HKU Space |
In-app purchases
HKDSE
No in-app purchases
SOUL 3.0
No in-app purchases
