HKEPC IRF vs Newsygroup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HKEPC IRF
This app enhances the browsing experience for HKEPC content, offering features like content filtering, improved image uploads with automatic compression, and streamlined navigation. It also integrates YouTube playback and sharing options.
- Content filtering and enhancement
- Improved image upload experience
- Automatic image compression to 150kB
- 3D Touch cursor support
- Integrated YouTube playback
- Sharing options to social platforms
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HKEPC IRF 是一個可持續發展的免費瀏灠 HKEPC 的工具，簡單地每天使用就是支持 IR 發展。 包括： * 「IR 內容設定」功能 - 過濾或加強 HKEPC 內容 * 大幅改善上傳圖片的體驗 * 自動壓縮任何圖片到 150kB （HKEPC 的上傳限制） * 正式支援 3D Touch 移動輸入 Cursor * 「更多功能」彈出式界面以原生界面取代 * 加入「分享到...」功能 - 用戶可以自由選擇「複制到剪貼薄」、「在 Chrome 打開」或「分享到其它社交平台例如 Telegram, WhatsApp」 * 重新設計「主題列表」界面 * 重新設計「帖子頁面」界面 * 重新設計「頁面控制器」 * 重新設計「發送短消息對話」界面 * 自動插入 Youtube 播放元件 * 自動開啟 YouTube App 更新不能盡錄，詳情可參閱 「關於 -> 更新日誌 」或直接購買 HKEPC IR 獲得最理想體驗！ 本程式不會記錄任何登入名稱或密碼，作者亦不會為本程式做成的直接或間接損失負上任何責任，用家需自行承擔風險，敬請留意！
Newsygroup
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Read the news. Discover the community! Newsygroup is a text-based newsgroup reader, loaded all topics you interested. From world news to personal stories, fashions, dining and much more. Just tap on the topic and everything is loaded. Tap to see all others comments at once. Your favorite topic is not listed? No problems. There are thousands of newsgroups on the Internet. Just tap "+" button to find out more topics. Experienced newsgroup user? Try the all new way for reading newsgroup! Just forget about tree view. The new tile list makes you reading articles more easily. Still prefer traditional style? No problems. Classic Mode take you back to Outlook Express like style. Newsygroup is smart enough to filter text and image from a long article. Starting from now, reading newsgroups can't be easier! Highlight: Dark Mode Spotlight Search In-app notification when receive reply Post maximum 20 photos at once (require server support) Tap to expand entire article - A quick way to peek entire message Filter repeated message automatically Block article / sender - Block any unwanted articles, images and senders Support animated GIF Mark all article as read Support iPad Split View/Slide Over Classic Mode - Outlook Express like three-pane view Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HKEPC IRF at 13.0 against Newsygroup's 15.0. 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. HKEPC IRF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Newsygroup sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HKEPC IRF ships an update every 2 weeks, Newsygroup every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HKEPC IRF | Newsygroup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Lo Yue Hei | Arnold Tang |
In-app purchases
HKEPC IRF
- IR Silver$5.99
Newsygroup
- Newsy Plus Subscription1 Month trial$0.991 Month
