Comparison

RTHK On The Go vs Neway

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

Head to head
About

RTHK On The Go

Access live radio channels, breaking news with text and photos, and a vast library of audio and video podcasts. Discover curated RTHK programs and activities, and share content easily across social networks.

Highlights
  • Live radio streaming
  • Instant news updates
  • Extensive podcast library
  • Curated program recommendations
  • Offline listening/viewing
  • Social sharing
Features
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"RTHK On The Go" key features: 1. Brand New RTHK On The Go: One App for All RTHK Radio & TV programmes. 2. Live broadcasts, Catch-up, Weather and Traffic. All in One App. 3. Sign up now! Enjoy programme catch up, personalised playlist and subscription. 4. Enhanced Catch-up Experience: Playback anytime with Resume Memory, Speed Control and more. 5. Effortless Live Listening and Viewing. Check out our clearer channel schedules. Copyright Radio Television Hong Kong owns the copyright of all the above contents. Such contents are available solely for private or domestic viewing or listening by members of the public. Use of such contents for any other purposes is strictly prohibited. Archive service will be available for programmes broadcast in the past 12 months, subject to copyright restrictions. RTHK reserves the right to make the final decision. Accessibility Statement We have incorporated appropriate accessibility features in this app. For any requests regarding this application, please contact webmaster@rthk.gov.hk

About

Neway

Control your karaoke experience, manage song selections, and access promotions. Save favorite songs, customize playback, and view outlet information. Exclusive membership features are available for K-Fun members.

Highlights
  • Seamless karaoke control
  • Effortless song selection
  • Playback management
  • Audio customization
  • Personalized favorites
  • Outlet information and booking
Features
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Neway App: Your Enhanced Karaoke Experience The official Neway App, presented by Neway Karaoke Box, consolidates the functionalities of "Neway Remote" and "Neway K-Fun" into a single, streamlined mobile application. This powerful tool allows you to effortlessly control your karaoke experience, stay informed about our latest promotions, and manage your K-Fun rewards at your convenience. Key Features: Promotions & Updates: · Access the latest promotional offers and company news directly within the app. Seamless Karaoke Control: · Connect your mobile device to the karaoke room system to unlock a comprehensive suite of control features: · Effortless Song Selection: Search and select songs and artists directly from your device. · Playback Management: Control playback with options to stop, play, resume, or restart selected karaoke tracks. · Audio Customization: Switch between vocal and shuffle modes as desired. · Queue Management: Efficiently manage your song selections. · Personalized Favorites: Save preferred songs and artists to "My Favorites" for quick access and enqueue them with a single tap. · Regional Content: Easily switch between song databases for Hong Kong, Macau, and Malaysia. My Favorites: · Organize your preferred songs into custom categories. · Instantly view all songs by your favorite artists. · Review your song selection history. Outlet Information & Booking: (Online booking currently available for Hong Kong users only) · View the latest promotions and pricing for Neway Karaoke Box outlets. · Make online reservations for our karaoke locations. Neway K-Fun Membership: (Exclusive to Hong Kong members) · Access your K-Fun membership details and current status. · Browse and redeem K-Fun rewards (redirects to an external browser). · View and utilize your e-coupons. Additional Functionality: · Personalize your karaoke session by sending custom text messages or greetings for display on the karaoke room's TV screen. System Requirements: · This application requires iOS 18.2 or later. Please note that some features may have specific OS or device compatibility.

Screenshots

RTHK On The Go4 screens
Neway4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Neway at 58% against RTHK On The Go's 42%. RTHK On The Go's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). 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

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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RTHK On The Go versus Neway: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRTHK On The GoNeway
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (45 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews41.6% of reviews58.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRadio Television Hong KongNeway Karaoke Box Ltd.

Customer experience

RTHK On The Go

All ratings45 ratings
Positive68.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews173 reviews
Positive41.6%
Neutral13.3%
Negative45.1%

Neway

Written reviews74 reviews
Positive58.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative35.1%

Bugs and requests

RTHK On The Go

Reported bugs

16 issues
  • App crashes when opening news feed
  • App crashes when selecting live radio
  • Podcast functionality not working
  • Downloaded podcasts disappearing after updates
  • Instant news crashes the app
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  • Streaming stops unexpectedly during playback
  • Audio stream crashes after updates
  • App freezes on iOS 8 and iOS 9
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 6 Plus
  • Screen rotation bugs during video playback
  • Connection drops on 3G networks
  • Buffering issues on 3G/4G connections
  • App crashes on iPhone 4 with iOS 7.1.2
  • Crashes when browsing news while listening
  • Radio signal keeps dropping
  • Pausing and lagging during playback

Requested features

12 requests
  • iPad native version with optimized layout
  • Program archive and replay functionality
  • Background playback support
  • Auto-reconnect after signal loss
  • Program schedule display
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  • Comments section for articles
  • English language support and content
  • Download progress indicators
  • Simultaneous podcast episode downloads
  • HD version for iPad
  • DAB channel integration
  • Live TV streaming capability

Neway

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

RTHK On The Go

No in-app purchases

None

Neway

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RTHK On The Go free?
RTHK On The Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Neway free?
Neway is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RTHK On The Go or Neway have ads?
Neither RTHK On The Go nor Neway shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RTHK On The Go or Neway?
RTHK On The Go ships an update every 3 months, and Neway every 3 months. Most recently, RTHK On The Go was updated on November 10, 2026 and Neway on November 1, 2026.

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