Hackery vs Hackers for Hacker News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hackery
This app offers a clean and distraction-free way to read Hacker News stories. It prioritizes content visibility with large headlines and integrates with Safari's Reader Mode for an optimal reading experience on iPhone and iPad.
- Distraction-free reading experience
- Large, bold headlines
- Safari Reader Mode integration
- iPad and split-screen support
- Clean and simple interface
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A clean, fast Hacker News client for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro. Stay in the Loop Browse the latest Hacker News stories in a clean, card-based layout. See scores, comment counts, and authors instantly. Tap any story to read in Safari's reader mode. Never Lose a Story Swipe to save stories for later. Your bookmarks sync across all your devices via iCloud, so you never lose track of what you want to read. Follow the Conversation Follow conversations with nested, threaded comments. Links are tappable and underlined. Discussions load in pages so the app stays fast, even on long threads. Keep It Civil On-device comment moderation powered by Apple Intelligence lets you filter out noise and focus on quality discussions. Adjust the sensitivity to your comfort level. Easy on the Eyes Easy on the eyes, day or night. Hackery follows your system appearance with a carefully crafted dark theme. https://hackery.timshim.com
Hackers for Hacker News
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Use Hackers to get the latest technology news, exciting discussions, and innovative ideas. What is Hacker News? * Technology News Hacker News brings together the latest news, articles, and discussions about technology and startups. You can share and discuss information about the latest tech trends and emerging companies. * Code, Design & Development With a focus on programming, design, and software development, it's a place for exchanging technical insights and ideas. You can also seek feedback and advice on your own projects. * Curated Content & Discussion Quality of user submissions is highly valued - articles and links are rated by the community. Top-rated posts rise to the top, making it an invaluable resource for tech enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to discover new knowledge and insights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hackers for Hacker News at none against Hackery's 1. Hackers for Hacker News also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). Hackery's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Hackery sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Hackers for Hacker News asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hackery ships an update every 5 months, Hackers for Hacker News every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hackery | Hackers for Hacker News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Tim Shim | Justin Xin |
In-app purchases
Hackery
- Buy me a coffee$4.99
Hackers for Hacker News
No in-app purchases
Questions
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