HNreader vs Tech Forum
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
Tech Forum
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Welcome to The Tech.Forum, your premier destination for global business networking and matchmaking. Our mobile application provides a gateway to a world of opportunities, offering access to upcoming webinars, virtual and hybrid events, and a vast database of industry experts and speakers. Join us to expand your professional network, gain invaluable insights, and propel your business to new heights.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Tech Forum at fortnightly against HNreader's every 27 months. Tech Forum also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 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.
HNreader ships an update every 27 months, Tech Forum fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HNreader | Tech Forum |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 27 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jahn Bertsch | Eutech GmbH |
In-app purchases
HNreader
No in-app purchases
Tech Forum
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HNreader free?
Is Tech Forum free?
Do HNreader or Tech Forum have ads?
Which is updated more often, HNreader or Tech Forum?
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