Comparison

HKDSE vs eClass Parent App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Latest news and announcements
  • Exam schedule
  • Private candidates' corner
  • Handbook for candidates
  • Important dates and events
  • Exam calendar
  • Exam centres
Features
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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

About

eClass Parent App

This app bridges the gap between parents and schools, offering tools to monitor academic progress, manage school communications, and track student activities. It provides features like homework updates, attendance alerts, and payment processing to enhance parental involvement in a child's education.

Highlights
  • eLearning Timetable
  • eHomework progress tracking
  • eAttendance alerts
  • ePayment for school fees
  • Direct messaging with teachers
  • School calendar access
  • Student profile enrichment
Features
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A mobile app that connects parents with schools. It also enables parents to support their children more effectively. Support your children: - eLearning Timetable: assist your children in keeping up with their study plan - eHomework: know your children's learning progress from daily homework - eLibrary plus: reserve interesting books for young children - eAttendance: get noted when your children arrive or leave school safely - eEnrolment: register your children in their favorable activities - iPortfolio: support your children to enrich their student profile Parent-school communication: - eNotice: receive and sign school notices - ePayment: settle payments required by the school - Apply for leave: submit leave applications - Group message: message and chat with teachers - 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. ** Parents will need to have the parent login account assigned by their children’s school before they can use this eClass Parent App. Parents can reconfirm their access right with the school for any login issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Feel free to visit "eClass Parents Website" in order to know more about Parent App, or to contact our support team online. https://parents.eclass.com.hk/ Support email : apps@eclass.hk

Screenshots

HKDSE4 screens
eClass Parent App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eClass Parent App at every 5 weeks against HKDSE's every 9 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HKDSE ships an update every 9 months, eClass Parent App every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HKDSE versus eClass Parent App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHKDSEeClass Parent App
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB94 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHong Kong Examinations And Assessment AuthorityeClass Limited

Customer experience

HKDSE

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

eClass Parent App

All ratings14 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

HKDSE

No in-app purchases

None

eClass Parent App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HKDSE free?
HKDSE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eClass Parent App free?
eClass Parent App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HKDSE or eClass Parent App have ads?
Neither HKDSE nor eClass Parent App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HKDSE or eClass Parent App?
HKDSE ships an update every 9 months, and eClass Parent App every 5 weeks. Most recently, HKDSE was updated on September 8, 2026 and eClass Parent App on September 15, 2026.

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