HPR vs Kii A Loaa
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HPR
Listen to live public radio streams with DVR-like controls, explore on-demand programs from various providers, and bookmark favorite content. Search for stories, set alarms, and share programs with ease.
- Live streaming with pause and rewind
- On-demand program access
- Search for stories and programs
- Bookmark live or on-demand content
- Integrated program schedules
- Sleep timer and alarm clock
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HPR App: The HPR Public Radio App allows you to listen to HPR live, pause and rewind the live audio, and view the program schedule all at once! You can explore On Demand content, search for stories, bookmark a story for later, and wake up to HPR with the alarm clock! Live Streaming • DVR-like controls (pause, rewind, and fast forward). You can pause the live stream to have a conversation and pick up right where you left off! Or rewind to catch a comment you just missed! • Listen to live streams from HPR even while traveling! Start the app and your favorite station starts playing – no clicks to start listening. • Integrated program schedules for every station. You can display up to three of your favorites at a time or flick once to see the schedules for all of your favorite stations. • One click stream switching – flip over to the program you noticed on another stream with a single click. • Listen to HPR in the background while browsing the web or catching up on your emails! On Demand • Access public radio programs from multiple content providers (NPR, BBC and HPR) easily and quickly. • DVR-like controls. Pause, rewind and fast forward your program with ease. • When listening to national programs, individual story segments (when available) are listed so you can review and choose one or listen to the entire program. • Easy to access past programs. • The HPR Public Radio App displays the web page associated with the program or story segment you are listening to On Demand so you can explore for more information. Radio Bookmarks • Save what you were listening to (Live or On Demand) so you can replay, follow-up, or share it later by simply clicking “Bookmark”. • Compatible with the popular Radio Bookmark device (www.radiobookmark.com). Search • The unique “Search Public Radio” feature finds stories or programs across hundreds of stations and web pages and makes it easy to play instantly. Additional features • Easily share stories and programs with family and friends via the “Share” button. • A built in Sleep Timer and Alarm Clock allows you to go to sleep and wake up to your favorite station. The HPR Public Radio App is brought to you by the people at HPR and Public Media Apps. We work to provide our valued listeners with great solutions to find what you want, when you want it, and where you want it. Please support HPR Public Radio by becoming a member today! http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org http://www.publicmediaapps.com
Kii A Loaa
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Kii A Loaa are public, augmented reality experiences inviting participants to deepen their appreciation of Native Hawaiian perspectives through a series of digital encounters designed to rethink and reimagine the significance of contemporary monuments or kii. Produced by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, each experience is created by a team of professional theatre makers, visual artists, composers, filmmakers, designers and programmers, led by Native Hawaiian storyteller Moses Goods. Each experience lasts roughly 15 minutes and includes immersive sound, video, 3D animation, music, hula and interactive elements. Experiences can be accessed by downloading this application on either a cell phone or tablet and then scanning an image located on a plaque at the base of two statues both located in downtown Honolulu, the Queen Lili‘uokalani statue located between Iolani Palace and the Hawai‘i State Capitol and the King Kamehameha statue at Aliolani Hale. The Monuments Queen Liliuokalani Statue Queen Liliuokanlani was the last monarch of the Kingdom of Hawaii and this statue of her is often adorned with lei brought by people seeking to honor her memory. The experience is centered on the question, “What is your relationship to the Queen?” Four animated lei unlock stories told by four individuals from various points in time. As each character presents their lei to the statue their unique relationship to the Queen herself is revealed. King Kamehameha Statue King Kamehameha became the first monarch of Hawaii when he unified the islands, and this statue is one of the most recognizable monuments in Hawaii. Taking place along the perimeter of the statue, this experience leads users on a journey through thousands of years of history, exploring the Hawaiian perspective on the creation of an image. From traditional carving practices to literal depictions made with modern techniques this experience invites viewers to consider the question “What is one’s responsibility when creating an image?” In a place where hundreds of thousands of photos are taken every year this journey investigates what that might mean within Hawaiian culture today. We hope to add more places and perspectives in the near future! Recommendations for best viewing: • The experience is accessible by either a smart phone or tablet. • Earphones or Earbuds for better quality audio. • Downloading the app can happen at any point prior to the experience but only activates at the proper location. • Both experiences require about 15 minutes and are fully accessible to wheelchairs. People who have trouble walking will be able to adjust or abbreviate the experience. • Sunscreen, a hat or umbrella as experiences are outdoors. Learn More: For a complete list of credits, sponsors and more about the creative team https://membership.htyweb.org/kii-a-loaa/ Check out our Privacy Policy https://membership.htyweb.org/kii-a-loaa-privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Kii A Loaa at every 4 days against HPR's every 3 months. Kii A Loaa also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). 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.
HPR ships an update every 3 months, Kii A Loaa every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HPR | Kii A Loaa |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (238 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 238 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 300 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Hawaii Public Radio | Honolulu Theatre for Youth |
Bugs and requests
HPR
Reported bugs
10 issues- App stops playing after 10-15 minutes and requires restart
- Random disconnections and cutouts during streaming
- Crashes when attempting to access certain content
- Overly sensitive touch controls causing unintended navigation
- Streaming lag and sync issues between live and app
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- App fails to load or play content approximately 25% of the time
- Dual audio playback when switching between streaming and live
- Frequent gaps in music playback on HPR-2
- App boots user off mid-segment without saving position
- String button sometimes unresponsive requiring app reinstall
Requested features
10 requests- Dark mode for nighttime listening
- Improved car-friendly interface
- Song title display in now-playing bar
- Better accessibility to archived driveway moments
- Remember last listening position
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- Reduce sensitivity of touch controls
- Add newscast button like NPR app
- Move HPR1/HPR2 selector to bottom of interface
- Include URL links for social media sharing
- Reduce commercial interruptions
Kii A Loaa
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HPR
No in-app purchases
Kii A Loaa
No in-app purchases









