Lighthouse for HK (Book 7 vs Pearson e
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Lighthouse for HK (Book 7
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This free Augmented Reality (AR) distributed app is for those who have purchased the Lighthouse for Hong Kong series Books 7–12. Augmented reality (AR) is cutting-edge technology that allows for a digitally enhanced view of the real world. It adds layers of digital information directly on top of the printed text, which can be viewed using smartphones or tables. We make use of AR technology to turn the reading of traditional print media into an interactive experience by adding resources to printed pages. Our resources include slideshows, videos, 3D models and hyperlinks to access our suggested websites in the 'Light Up the World' sections. This is an easy-to-use application. You only need to install the app, and you can open it straight away for use.
Pearson e
Access and download Pearson textbooks for offline study on tablets. Features include note-taking, voice recording, digital exercises, and classroom management tools for teachers.
- Download e-Textbooks for offline use
- Note-taking with text, voice, and drawings
- Digital exercises with auto-marking
- Interactive tools for peer evaluation
- Classroom management for teachers
- Synchronize notes across devices
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Pearson e-bookshelf enables students and teachers to access Pearson textbooks on the go. These e-Textbooks can be downloaded onto any tablet devices for offline usage, enabling users to access them in the classroom or at home, with or without Internet connection. Pearson e-bookshelf provides users with various effective teaching and learning tools such as note-taking, voice recording and digital exercises with auto-marking function. It is also equipped with interactive tools that promote peer evaluation and collaborative learning. What’s more, Pearson e-Textbook comes with the handy classroom management function that enables teachers to monitor, supervise and guide students’ learning and use of tablet devices in the classroom. Features: • Download e-Textbooks for offline usage • Add, edit, highlight and share notes (text, voice, drawings, weblinks) • Access effective learning and teaching tools specially designed for e-Textbooks • Manage students’ usage of tablet devices in the classroom • Synchronise your notes added to the e-Textbooks across different supported devices
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pearson e at every 3 months against Lighthouse for HK (Book 7's every 51 months. Lighthouse for HK (Book 7's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Lighthouse for HK (Book 7 ships an update every 51 months, Pearson e every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Lighthouse for HK (Book 7 | Pearson e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.8 GB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | POPULAR E-LEARNING (H.K.) LIMITED | Pearson Education Asia Limited |
In-app purchases
Lighthouse for HK (Book 7
No in-app purchases
Pearson e
No in-app purchases
Questions
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