A Hackney Autobiography vs Hackney VS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A Hackney Autobiography
Explore Hackney's creative and radical history through immersive audio tours and artist illustrations. Discover untold stories and unique cultural landmarks of London's dynamic borough.
- Immersive Audiotours
- Artist Illustrations
- GPS Technology
- Explore Food Cultures
- Sonic Bus Journeys
- Over 50 Sketches
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A hackney autobiography puts Hackney’s creative and radical past on the map. Plot a course through untold stories from London’s most dynamic borough, guided by artist’s illustrations, poetic Sat Nav and GPS technology. Explore the food cultures & frontlines of Dalston, birth & madness in Homerton, or a lost Island near Rectory Road. Take a sonic bus journey with the singing strikers of Well Street. A hackney autobiography features 4 immersive Audiotours & over 50 Sketches published or inspired by the Centerprise Co-operative (1971–1993).
Hackney VS
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The Hackney VS app gives you access to a library of interactive courses that you can use wherever you are. Only download this app if you have login details from Hackney Virtual School. Once logged in, you can download publications and start learning straight away on your device. Complete short courses on a wide range of topics and use the built-in tracking to see how you have progressed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Hackney VS at every 7 months against A Hackney Autobiography's every 31 months. 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.
A Hackney Autobiography ships an update every 31 months, Hackney VS every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | A Hackney Autobiography | Hackney VS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 31 months | Every 7 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | millipedia Limited | Anspear Ltd |
In-app purchases
A Hackney Autobiography
No in-app purchases
Hackney VS
No in-app purchases
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