# AWS Console vs HK Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: AWS Console at 4.7 against HK Mobile's 3.7. AWS Console also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6.1K vs 3). HK Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 18.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HK Mobile sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AWS Console asks for nothing beyond the download.

AWS Console holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AWS Console has 6.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 42% of AWS Console's written reviews are positive against 50% of HK Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AWS Console ships an update every 3 weeks, HK Mobile every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AWS Console | HK Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (6.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-console/id580990573/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-mobile/id6503262108/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.1K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 42.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 176 MB | 175 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **12.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMZN Mobile LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/297606954) | [Stratis Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733417992) |

## What reviewers say

### AWS Console

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aws-console/id580990573)

Manage and monitor your AWS resources from your mobile device. Receive push notifications for important updates, view dashboards with real-time data, and perform select actions on your cloud infrastructure.

**Highlights:** View and manage AWS resources, Push notifications for services, Resource monitoring dashboard, View configuration details and metrics, Perform select actions on resources, Biometric authentication for login

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access to AWS services
- 💡 Federated login support
- 🔒 Biometric authentication
- 🚀 Quick access to billing and cost management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy login process
- 🔒 Lack of support for hardware security keys
- 🔋 Frequent need to re-authenticate
- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🚫 Limited functionality compared to web console

**Reported bugs**

- Instances status not updating properly
- Inability to copy/paste in CloudShell
- Blank screens and login issues
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add support for more AWS services (e.g. Lightsail, CloudWatch, Lambda)
- Improve CloudShell usability and integration
- Allow editing of resources (e.g. Route 53, security groups)
- Implement push notifications for alerts and alarms
- Provide option to save login credentials or use Face ID/Touch ID


### HK Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-mobile/id6503262108)

Manage your Heroku environment on the go. This app allows you to create, administer, and monitor Heroku Apps, Teams, and Spaces. Stay updated on alerts, usage, and billing directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Manage Heroku Apps, Teams, and Spaces, Monitor App, Team, Space, and Platform Events, View detailed Heroku Usage & Billing, Edit app settings and add-ons, Mobile-first interface

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $83.90 | per year |
| One-time lifetime access | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AWS Console free?

AWS Console is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HK Mobile free?

HK Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AWS Console or HK Mobile?

AWS Console is rated higher. AWS Console averages 4.7 out of 5 from 6.1K ratings, while HK Mobile averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do AWS Console or HK Mobile have ads?

Neither AWS Console nor HK Mobile shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AWS Console or HK Mobile?

AWS Console ships an update every 3 weeks, and HK Mobile every 4 weeks. Most recently, AWS Console was updated on September 28, 2026 and HK Mobile on September 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*