# HK LegCo vs 香港01

The clearest difference is rating: 香港01 at 4.6 against HK LegCo's 2.0. 香港01 also leads on ratings volume (4.8K vs 1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). HK LegCo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, 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. HK LegCo asks for nothing beyond the download.

香港01 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 香港01 has 4.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of HK LegCo's written reviews are positive against 36% of 香港01's.

HK LegCo ships an update every 5 months, 香港01 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HK LegCo | 香港01 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-legco/id809570248/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/01/id1084662006/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [香港特別行政區立法會 / Legislative Council of HKSAR](https://appshunter.io/developer/809570251) | [HK01 Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1071376679) |

## What reviewers say

### HK LegCo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hk-legco/id809570248)

Stay informed with live updates on council meetings, publications, and press releases. Personalize your experience with bookmarking and easily share information. Receive push notifications for the latest news and unread messages.

**Highlights:** Live council meeting information, Push notifications for updates, Bookmark lists for personalization, Information sharing capabilities, Picture-in-picture for webcasts, Brand-new design

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 HK LegCo free?

HK LegCo 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, HK LegCo or 香港01?

香港01 is rated higher. HK LegCo averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 香港01 averages 4.6 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do HK LegCo or 香港01 have ads?

香港01 shows ads; HK LegCo does not.

### Which is updated more often, HK LegCo or 香港01?

HK LegCo ships an update every 5 months, and 香港01 monthly. Most recently, HK LegCo was updated on October 8, 2026 and 香港01 on October 20, 2026.

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