Comparison

MERS.HK vs EdCity Student

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

Head to head
About

MERS.HK

This app provides students and teachers with an optimized experience for accessing and interacting with e-learning resources. Users can annotate screenshots, seamlessly connect with other educational tools, and enjoy a locked rotation for comfortable viewing.

Highlights
  • Optimized viewing and access to e-learning resources
  • Screenshot annotation and sharing
  • Seamless integration with other MERS apps
  • Automatic rotation lock for comfortable use
  • Designed for MERS e-Learning in Schools partners
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MERS.HK MERS.HK is aiming to give students and teachers the best possible user experience designed for optimal use of the e-learning resources developed by Modern Educational Research Society, Ltd (MERS). Features: β€§ Provides students and teachers with the best viewing and accessing results when they use MERS resources. β€§ Allows users to take a screenshot on which they can make notes, draw or write remarks. Screenshots can be uploaded to Camera Roll or Share to other Apps. β€§ e-Learning activities are seamlessly connected to other apps developed by MERS for effective learning. β€§ Rotation is automatically locked, in line with the content and interface design of the materials for best viewing. * Only available for e-Learning in Schools partners of MERS.

About

EdCity Student

Features
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The EdCity Student App is the perfect companion for boosting learning outcomes. It not only helps students study more efficiently but also fosters meaningful family interactions, positively guiding them on a rewarding educational journey. β€’ Study Cards: With ready-made or customised study cards, students can easily take charge of their learning, making it fun and manageable to explore new topics or review what they have learned. β€’ Praises: Students can send supportive messages and recognition to their parents through the app, helping to foster a positive environment in the face of challenges. β€’ Thankful Moments: Share photos and messages on the family communication platform to celebrate and cherish the special moments shared together. Download the app today to make your learning experience more efficient and enjoyable!

Screenshots

EdCity Student4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EdCity Student at monthly against MERS.HK's every 5 months. EdCity Student also leads on device support (3 vs 1). MERS.HK's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MERS.HK ships an update every 5 months, EdCity Student monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
MERS.HK versus EdCity Student: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMERS.HKEdCity Student
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews40.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better15.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size2 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModern Educational Research Society, LTDHong Kong Education City Limited

In-app purchases

None

MERS.HK

No in-app purchases

None

EdCity Student

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MERS.HK free?
MERS.HK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EdCity Student free?
EdCity Student is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MERS.HK or EdCity Student have ads?
Neither MERS.HK nor EdCity Student shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MERS.HK or EdCity Student?
MERS.HK ships an update every 5 months, and EdCity Student monthly. Most recently, MERS.HK was updated on November 1, 2026 and EdCity Student on November 12, 2026.

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