TheNews.im vs Hacker News
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TheNews.im
Access curated news from popular tech and design platforms in a streamlined interface. Stay updated on the latest in the industry with content from Hacker News, Dribbble, and more.
- Hacker News
- Designer News
- Product Hunt
- Dribbble
- TechCrunch
- GitHub
- Sidebar
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Get the latest Designers & Developers News with TheNews.im Using TheNews.im you can read - Hacker News - Designer News - Product Hunt - Dribbble - TechCrunch - GitHub - Sidebar on a simple and nice interface. Enjoy TheNews.im on mobile!
Hacker News
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HN Reader is a clean, fast Hacker News client built for avid HN readers. Browse the Top, New, Best, Ask HN, and Show HN feeds. Tap any story to read its full comment thread — complete with collapsible threads so you can focus on the conversations that matter. Open links in the built-in browser without leaving the app. Use the 'Reader Mode' feature to enjoy distraction-free reading experience. FEATURES - Five feeds — Top, New, Best, Ask HN, Show HN - Full comment threads with collapsible replies - Read/Unread filter to track what you've seen - Search stories powered by Algolia HN Search - Reader Mode for distraction-free reading experience - Upvote stories and save favorites (HN login optional) - Offline bookmarks — save stories without an account - Three themes — Light, Dark, and Sepia HN login is optional. Browse and bookmark without an account. Sign in with your Hacker News credentials to upvote stories and sync your favorites directly from your HN profile.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: TheNews.im at 9.0 against Hacker News's 15.1. On 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
| Parameter | TheNews.im | Hacker News |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Techno Halle | Scott Carvalho |
In-app purchases
TheNews.im
No in-app purchases
Hacker News
No in-app purchases
