HNreader vs Writy.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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
Writy.
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Writy. is your go-to app for all things tech-related. Stay ahead of the curve and never miss a beat with our comprehensive coverage of the latest technology news, trends, and innovations from around the globe. From breakthrough gadgets to cutting-edge advancements, we bring you the most relevant and engaging tech news in a user-friendly format.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Writy. at 11.0 against HNreader's 17.6. 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.
| Parameter | HNreader | Writy. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Jahn Bertsch | IT HUB-JETISU DIGITAL, TOO |
In-app purchases
HNreader
No in-app purchases
Writy.
No in-app purchases
