# HanmiRadio vs PCT NOW

The clearest difference is rating: PCT NOW at 5.0 against HanmiRadio's 4.4. PCT NOW also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). HanmiRadio's advantage is ratings volume (114 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

PCT NOW holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HanmiRadio has 114 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

HanmiRadio ships an update every 5 weeks, PCT NOW fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HanmiRadio | PCT NOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanmiradio/id1034209771/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pct-now/id1524677880/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **114** | 3 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 92 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Korean American Radio Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1034209770) | [Portland Chinese Times, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524677882) |

## What reviewers say

### HanmiRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hanmiradio/id1034209771)

Listen to live and recorded Korean-American radio broadcasts, engage with the community through social media integration, and interact with the station via reporter features and polls. Stay updated on news, programs, and contests.

**Highlights:** Live audio streams, Downloadable recorded shows (podcasts), Integrated social media feeds (Facebook, Twitter), Radio Reporter feature for user submissions, Notifications for news and contests, Interactive flash polls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PCT NOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pct-now/id1524677880)

This app provides Chinese-language news coverage for the Portland area, covering local, national, and international events. It aims to engage the Chinese community in American political, cultural, and business activities, with over sixty free distribution points.

**Highlights:** Local Chinese news coverage, US and world news updates, Promotes community engagement, Free distribution points, Archive from 1997

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HanmiRadio free?

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

### Is PCT NOW free?

PCT NOW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, HanmiRadio or PCT NOW?

PCT NOW is rated higher. HanmiRadio averages 4.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while PCT NOW averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do HanmiRadio or PCT NOW have ads?

HanmiRadio shows ads; PCT NOW does not.

### Which is updated more often, HanmiRadio or PCT NOW?

HanmiRadio ships an update every 5 weeks, and PCT NOW fortnightly. Most recently, HanmiRadio was updated on November 6, 2026 and PCT NOW on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*