Comparison

MWCS vs eLogbook 2

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

Head to head
About

MWCS

Features
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Minor alteration and addition works in private buildings can be carried out safely and lawfully through simplified requirements of the Minor Works Control System (MWCS)*. This App provides 3 quick search methods to enable users to identify the correct class/type/item number/description of the proposed minor works. Based on this information, users may then choose suitable building professional / registered building contractor to carry out the works. Users may also learn more about the required procedures for carrying out minor works, the Household Minor Works Validation Scheme / Validation Scheme for Unauthorised Signboards, using this App. *The MWCS is implemented by the Buildings Department under the Buildings Ordinance.

About

eLogbook 2

Features
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eLogbook2 allows vehicle users to input their trip. Users of eLogbook2 are required to login to use the system. The trip records will then be uploaded, and it allows users to review the records with the eLogbook2 app.

Screenshots

MWCS4 screens
eLogbook 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eLogbook 2 at monthly against MWCS's every 4 months. MWCS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MWCS ships an update every 4 months, eLogbook 2 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MWCS versus eLogbook 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMWCSeLogbook 2
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size154 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBuildings Department, HKSARGThe Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited éŠ™æžŻäž­èŻç…€æ°Łæœ‰é™ć…Źćž

In-app purchases

None

MWCS

No in-app purchases

None

eLogbook 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MWCS free?
MWCS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eLogbook 2 free?
eLogbook 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MWCS or eLogbook 2 have ads?
Neither MWCS nor eLogbook 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MWCS or eLogbook 2?
MWCS ships an update every 4 months, and eLogbook 2 monthly. Most recently, MWCS was updated on October 29, 2026 and eLogbook 2 on October 25, 2026.

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