HNreader vs NewsPen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
HNreader
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Reader app for https://news.ycombinator.com (aka "Hacker News") with a focus on the comments. Features: - Supports sections "Top", "New", "Show" and "Ask" - Nested comments: press on a comment to reveal more entries of the discussion - Supports macOS, iOS (iPhone) and watchOS (Apple Watch) This application is Free and Open Source software (FOSS), source code is available at https://github.com/yep/HNreader
NewsPen
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Ever wondered of a News application that delivers you trends and updates according to your preferences? Hands Down, we have the best light-weight news app in the market. News Pen is a news application that curates the latest and trending news for a customized reading experience. News Pen is the top-notch choice to delve into the trending news happening around the World. News Pen curates trending news from credible Regional newspapers and showcases them as personalised shorts. Pick your interest from a broad range of trends starting from Technology, Education, Business, Lifestyle, Politics and more. With globalization and Industrial revolution taking a forefront, being updated is paramount.This application takes you closer to the fair truth via an in-depth analysis while giving paramount importance for your convenience. Stories around the world from a single source have never been better. Download News Pen and start reading trends at your fingertips With News Pen you can 1. Read fascinating news shorts and trend updates from the world of Technology, Education, Business, Lifestyle, Politics, Sports, Entertainment, Health and General news. 2. Read and share news shorts among your peers. 3. Scroll through the latest business news and lifestyle trends without compromising your credentials. 4. Enjoy customized news shorts in multiple languages. 5. Receive credible Global headlines, breaking news and real-time market trends from your regional news papers curated for a remarkable reading experience. 6. Filter the news shorts favoured for your preferences with a single tap. 7. Enjoy the Reading Experience of your favourite regional newspapers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: NewsPen at 13.0 against HNreader's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HNreader | NewsPen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jahn Bertsch | Aabasoft Technologies (India) Private Limited |
In-app purchases
HNreader
No in-app purchases
NewsPen
No in-app purchases
Questions
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