# VOA vs 香港01

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VOA at 76% against 香港01's 36%. VOA also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). 香港01's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 731). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 香港01 sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. VOA asks for nothing beyond the download.

香港01 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 香港01 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 731, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of VOA's written reviews are positive against 36% of 香港01's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VOA ships an update every 2 months, 香港01 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VOA | 香港01 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (731 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voa/id632618796/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/01/id1084662006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 731 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 35.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#205** | — |
| Size | 77 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Voice of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/383845348) | [HK01 Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071376679) |

## What reviewers say

### VOA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voa/id632618796)

**Currently charting:** #205 Top Free · News (US App Store)

Access global news from one of the world's largest international media networks. Enjoy diverse content formats, including photos, videos, audio, and text. Download stories for offline access and share news easily.

**Highlights:** Photos, video, audio, and text content, On-demand podcasts and newscasts, Offline downloading of stories and media, Customizable interface, Multimedia streaming, Social media sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent news coverage
- 🌍 Wide range of international news
- 🔍 Unbiased and factual reporting
- 📱 Simple and easy-to-use app
- 🎶 Good music selection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔊 Poor audio quality
- 🌙 Lack of dark mode
- 📢 Push notifications not working
- 🤔 Perceived political bias in some reporting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching languages
- Live streaming not working
- Incompatibility with certain devices
- Unable to access content after update

**Requested features**

- Adjust playback speed
- Ability to comment on articles
- Improved sharing options
- More language support
- Customizable home screen


### 香港01

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/01/id1084662006)

Access breaking news, in-depth analysis, and diverse lifestyle content covering finance, entertainment, sports, education, travel, food, parenting, health, and technology. Personalize your feed and enjoy exclusive member benefits and event services.

**Highlights:** 24/7 real-time news updates, In-depth investigative reports, Financial market analysis, Entertainment and sports coverage, Lifestyle guides (travel, food, parenting), Personalized content recommendations, Exclusive member offers and event booking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 會員訂閱一週 | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| 會員訂閱一個月 | $0.29 | per month |
| 會員訂閱三個月 | $0.49 | per 3 months |
| 香港01「01升級版」1個月 | $4.99 | per month |
| 香港01「01升級版」12個月 | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good local news app
- 👍 Efficient and effective
- 👍 Simple and clear news reporting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and lags
- 🔊 Intrusive and loud ads
- 🔍 Overwhelming ads, not enough news
- 🔍 Ads that cannot be closed

**Reported bugs**

- Ads that cannot be closed
- App freezes and crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Larger font size option
- Landscape mode support
- Dark mode
- Improved ad management


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VOA free?

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

### Is 香港01 free?

香港01 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VOA or 香港01?

香港01 is rated higher. VOA averages 4.3 out of 5 from 731 ratings, while 香港01 averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do VOA or 香港01 have ads?

香港01 shows ads; VOA does not.

### Which is updated more often, VOA or 香港01?

VOA ships an update every 2 months, and 香港01 monthly. Most recently, VOA was updated on October 13, 2026 and 香港01 on October 14, 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.*