Comparison

Young Scot vs Hello Student App

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

Head to head
About

Young Scot

This app offers young people in Scotland access to discounts, rewards, and essential services on the go. It features a digital card for in-store offers and allows users to earn points for positive activities and prizes. Developed with direct input from its target audience, it aims to help users thrive.

Highlights
  • Access hundreds of discounts
  • Interactive map for local offers
  • Earn points for positive activities
  • Apply for Young Carers Package
  • Order replacement National Entitlement Card
  • Digital card for in-store discounts
  • Receive opportunity notifications
Features
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At Young Scot, we support young people in Scotland to thrive and make the most of life! This app provides an easy and accessible way for 12 to 26-year-olds to enjoy the benefits of our Young Scot services on the go. We developed our app with direct input from young people to ensure it meets your needs. Discounts Access hundreds of in-store and online discounts. Use the ‘Near Me’ interactive map to find offers local to you and throughout Scotland. Rewards Earn points by taking part in positive activities and enter to win exciting prizes! Entitlements Apply for the Young Carers Package and other packages. Replacement Young Scot National Entitlement Card If you’ve linked your card and your details are the same, order a replacement through the app. Digital card Use your digital card to access in-store discounts (keep using your physical card for free bus travel and PASS proof of age). Notifications Be notified about new and exciting opportunities straight to your phone. Can be disabled at any time. The app is available for 12 to 26-year-olds throughout Scotland. You will sign up for a mygovscot myaccount and be asked to link your Young Scot National Entitlement Card.

About

Hello Student App

Streamline your student living experience with this comprehensive platform. Manage payments, book amenities, submit maintenance requests, and stay connected with your community and onsite team. All your essential student accommodation needs in one convenient app.

Highlights
  • Manage tenancy payments
  • Book communal spaces
  • Submit maintenance requests
  • View and sign documents
  • Communicate with onsite team
  • Track parcel deliveries
  • Community bulletin board
  • RSVP to events
Features
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The Hello Student App, your all-in-one platform designed to make student living easier and more organised. Whether it's managing bills, booking amenities, or staying up to date with community events, this app has everything you need in one place. Key features of the app: - Manage payments: Make tenancy instalment payments through the app. Track your payments and stay on top of your upcoming payments with ease. - Book amenities: Need to reserve a study room or communal space? Easily book amenities through the app and get quick and simple booking confirmation. - Raise maintenance requests: Got something that needs fixing? Submit maintenance requests directly through the app and keep track of the status of your repairs. - Sign and view key documents: View and sign important documents such as your tenancy agreement, all from the convenience of your device. - Communicate with the onsite team: Have a question or need assistance? Message your onsite team directly through the app for quick and easy communication. - Track parcel deliveries: Waiting for a delivery? Use the app to view and track parcel arrivals so you know when to collect your parcel from the front office or post lockers. - Bulletin board: Stay connected with your community! Post, comment, and engage with other students by sharing updates or starting discussions on the app’s bulletin board. - RSVP to events: Discover and RSVP to exclusive and open-invite events within your accommodation. Stay in the loop and never miss out on the fun. - Stay updated with announcements: Receive the latest news and updates from your Hello Student team, from site announcements to maintenance notices, right on your phone. - The Hello Student App is designed to simplify your student living experience, helping you stay organised and connected throughout your tenancy. Manage everything from payments to maintenance requests, all in one convenient place.

Screenshots

Young Scot4 screens
Hello Student App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Young Scot at 5.0 against Hello Student App's 4.5. Young Scot also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Young Scot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Young Scot ships an update every 2 months, Hello Student App every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Young Scot versus Hello Student App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYoung ScotHello Student App
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings44
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImprovement Service CompanyYardi Systems, Inc.

Customer experience

Young Scot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.7%

Hello Student App

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Young Scot

No in-app purchases

None

Hello Student App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Young Scot free?
Young Scot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hello Student App free?
Hello Student App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Young Scot or Hello Student App?
Young Scot is rated higher. Young Scot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hello Student App averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Young Scot or Hello Student App have ads?
Neither Young Scot nor Hello Student App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Young Scot or Hello Student App?
Young Scot ships an update every 2 months, and Hello Student App every 10 months. Most recently, Young Scot was updated on October 14, 2026 and Hello Student App on October 4, 2026.

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