Comparison

HKBU UChat vs HKUST QR Code

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

Head to head

For HKUST members & affiliates

Free

📚 Education

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About

HKBU UChat

Features

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UChat is an app for staff of Hong Kong Baptist University to communicate and collaborate over wifi, 3G, and 4G LTE

About

HKUST QR Code

This tool allows HKUST members to create secure, dynamic, and personalized QR codes. These codes can be used for access control, such as opening doors with compatible panels.

Highlights

Generate secure QR codes
Dynamic and personalized codes
Access control for HKUST members
Smartdoor Panel integration

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The HKUST QR Code is a tool designed for HKUST members (such as students and staff) to generate their own secure, dynamic and personalized QR codes that can be used for access purposes, such as opening doors with a Smartdoor Panel.

Screenshots

HKBU UChat3 screens

HKUST QR Code3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: HKBU UChat at every 3 weeks against HKUST QR Code's every 2 months. HKBU UChat also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). 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

HKBU UChat ships an update every 3 weeks, HKUST QR Code every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level

HKBU UChat versus HKUST QR Code: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	HKBU UChat	HKUST QR Code
Price	Free	Free
Positive reviews	—	0.0% of reviews
Update frequency	Every 3 weeks — better	Every 2 months
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No	No
Monetization	—	Free
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod — better	iPhone, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	136 MB	18 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Hong Kong Baptist University	The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

In-app purchases

None

HKBU UChat

No in-app purchases

None

HKUST QR Code

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HKBU UChat free?

HKBU UChat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Is HKUST QR Code free?

HKUST QR Code is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do HKBU UChat or HKUST QR Code have ads?

Neither HKBU UChat nor HKUST QR Code shows ads.

Which is updated more often, HKBU UChat or HKUST QR Code?

HKBU UChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and HKUST QR Code every 2 months. Most recently, HKBU UChat was updated on May 16, 2026 and HKUST QR Code on September 20, 2026.