# Hong Kong Toolbar vs RSS Video Player

The clearest difference is rating: RSS Video Player at 3.9 against Hong Kong Toolbar's 3.4. RSS Video Player also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Hong Kong Toolbar's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (65 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RSS Video Player sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hong Kong Toolbar asks for nothing beyond the download.

RSS Video Player holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hong Kong Toolbar has 65 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Hong Kong Toolbar's written reviews are positive against 21% of RSS Video Player's.

Hong Kong Toolbar ships an update monthly, RSS Video Player every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hong Kong Toolbar | RSS Video Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hong-kong-toolbar/id463715309/reviews) | **[3.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-video-player/id885311320/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | **21.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 105 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Commercial Radio Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/338703235) | [Phi Long](https://appshunter.io/developer/885311323) |

## What reviewers say

### Hong Kong Toolbar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hong-kong-toolbar/id463715309)

Access live radio broadcasts, instant news updates, and exclusive audio content from a media company. Enjoy highlighted program archives, interviews, and trending topics on demand.

**Highlights:** Live radio programs (FM 881, FM 903, AM 864), Instant news updates, Traffic and financial news, Program archives and interviews, Audio columns and hot topics

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth playback
- 💡 Overseas listening support
- 👍 Works well on iOS 5

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🔋 Battery drain
- 📺 Lack of landscape mode
- 💤 Frequent buffering/disconnections
- 📢 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after updates
- Unable to connect to live radio
- Playback stops unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Support for CarPlay
- Landscape mode for iPad
- Improved stability and reliability


### RSS Video Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rss-video-player/id885311320)

Play videos directly from RSS video feeds using this player. It supports background playback, allowing you to enjoy content while using other apps. Easily access and manage your favorite video feeds.

**Highlights:** Play videos from RSS feeds, Supports RSS 2.0 media enclosure tag, Background playback, Access sample RSS feed, Manage video feeds

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| 3-Months Subscription (Best Value) | $4.99 | per 3 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast loading
- 👍 Convenient for overseas users
- 👍 Works well with Chromecast

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Ads cause app to freeze or close
- 🐛 Landscape mode not working
- 🐛 Casting/Chromecast functionality broken
- 🐛 Unable to add/edit channels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Ads causing issues
- Landscape mode not working
- Chromecast/casting broken
- Channel management problems

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Landscape mode
- Ability to add/edit channels
- Restore download functionality
- Improve favorites/bookmarks management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hong Kong Toolbar free?

Hong Kong Toolbar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RSS Video Player free?

RSS Video Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hong Kong Toolbar or RSS Video Player?

RSS Video Player is rated higher. Hong Kong Toolbar averages 3.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while RSS Video Player averages 3.9 from 10 ratings.

### Do Hong Kong Toolbar or RSS Video Player have ads?

Hong Kong Toolbar shows ads; RSS Video Player does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hong Kong Toolbar or RSS Video Player?

Hong Kong Toolbar ships an update monthly, and RSS Video Player every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hong Kong Toolbar was updated on November 1, 2026 and RSS Video Player on November 6, 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.*