HKDSE vs HKBU CIE
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
HKBU CIE
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This is an official mobile app of College of International Education, Hong Kong Baptist University. Stay connected to CIE on-the-go: read up-to-date news, browse recent events going on around campus, learn more about programmes, check out the latest photos and videos about CIE and realize campuses and services provided. Key features: ‧Programmes – Search for the information of Associate Degree and Undergraduate programmes ‧Admissions – Learn more about the admission requirements and access online application ‧College News & Events – Read the latest campus news and browse a wide variety of upcoming events ‧Gallery – Watch CIE videos highlighting college life, and look through college events and campus photos ‧Alumni – Stay connected with CIE’s alumni activities ‧CIE Students – Login to receive the latest and important college notices, and access personal email ‧Campuses & Services – Highlight important campus facilities and services ‧Weather & Special Arrangement – Get weekly forecast and check classes and exams arrangements in times of adverse weather ‧Contact Us – Find contact information and campus buildings ‧Share – Share the app through Email, Facebook, Whatsapp and Wechat About CIE Established in 2000, the College of International Education (CIE) is a self-funded unit of the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), offering full-time Associate Degree and Undergraduate Programmes at both the HKBU Kowloon Tong and Shatin Shek Mun campuses. The CIE, managed by the School of Continuing Education (SCE) which is one of the seven Faculties/School of HKBU, currently enrolls about 5,000 students and is committed to sustaining the University’s mission of providing quality whole-person higher education with a Christian heritage.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HKDSE at every 9 months against HKBU CIE's every 84 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, HKBU CIE every 84 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | HKDSE | HKBU CIE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Every 84 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Examinations And Assessment Authority | Hong Kong Baptist University |
In-app purchases
HKDSE
No in-app purchases
HKBU CIE
No in-app purchases









