# iDev vs HackerNoon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HackerNoon at 73% against iDev's 0%. HackerNoon also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). iDev's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iDev sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. HackerNoon asks for nothing beyond the download.

iDev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HackerNoon has 21 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of iDev's written reviews are positive against 73% of HackerNoon's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iDev | HackerNoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idev-developer-news/id1116036626/reviews)** | [4.7 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackernoon/id6447998105/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **21** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **72.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nguyen Khai](https://appshunter.io/developer/834963947) | [HackerNoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1588140053) |

## What reviewers say

### iDev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idev-developer-news/id1116036626)

Stay updated with the latest in iOS development. Access news, podcasts, videos, courses, and trending libraries. Prepare for interviews with curated questions and design blogs.

**Highlights:** Latest iOS development news, Curated podcasts and videos, Online courses for skill improvement, Popular libraries and GitHub trending, Interview preparation questions, Design, marketing, and business blogs, WWDC summaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $7.49 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $99.99 | one-time |


### HackerNoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hackernoon/id6447998105)

Access a vast library of technology articles, tutorials, and perspectives on programming, startups, AI, and blockchain. Listen to stories on the go, create personalized playlists, and engage with a vibrant tech community. Discover recommendations tailored to your interests and build your profile.

**Highlights:** Audio player for stories, Cross-device access, Original and user-generated content, Personalized playlists, Community engagement and discussions, Personalized recommendations, User profiles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iDev free?

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

### Is HackerNoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iDev or HackerNoon?

iDev is rated higher. iDev averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while HackerNoon averages 4.7 from 21 ratings.

### Do iDev or HackerNoon have ads?

iDev shows ads; HackerNoon does not.

### Which is updated more often, iDev or HackerNoon?

iDev ships an update every 2 months, and HackerNoon every 2 months. Most recently, iDev was updated on September 22, 2026 and HackerNoon on September 22, 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.*