SmartHike vs HS Living
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartHike
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SmartHike combines advanced AI and AR technology to enhance your hiking adventures like never before. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced trekker, SmartHike offers personalized route suggestions, real-time safety alerts, and AR-powered trail navigation to keep you on track and safe. Stay informed about weather changes, wildlife, and trail closures while connecting with a supportive community of hikers to share your experiences. With detailed maps, elevation profiles, and smart planning tools, SmartHike makes every step of your journey smarter, safer, and more enjoyable. Download SmartHike now and elevate your outdoor experience!
HS Living
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Established in 1948, the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS) provides quality housing for the people of Hong Kong. Grounded in the Society’s social mission and its long-standing tradition of housing innovation, HKHS aims to develop a public-access mobile “super app” single platform called “HS Living” that brings smart living to residents, visitors and retailers across its residential estates and retail properties. The app combines a variety of estate services, facility controls, community interaction and retail loyalty into a one app, empowering residents, visitors, and retailers alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HS Living at 15.1 against SmartHike's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SmartHike ships an update every 3 weeks, HS Living monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartHike | HS Living |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 73 MB | 70 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 417 TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | Hong Kong Housing Society |
In-app purchases
SmartHike
No in-app purchases
HS Living
No in-app purchases
